Oscars 2018: What They Ate

LA-based chef Wolfgang Puck again fed the world's biggest celebrities on Oscars night this year, cooking at the famous Governors Ball for an amazing 24th year in a row. 

The Ball, which immediately follows the Academy Awards, now in its 90th year, is a chance for the assembled megastars to let their hair down after the marathon of the Awards themselves and in recent years has done away with the sit down meal to try and encourage more of a party spirit. 

According to Food and Wine, the menu this year included a few classics such as Oscar-shaped cracker topped with smoked salmon and caviar, a black truffle chicken pot pie and a baked mac 'n' cheese, a few returning dishes from last year's menu, such as taro root tacos, and new dishes such as tartare of Miyazaki Wagyu topped with togarashi, a kind of Japanese spice mix, and twice baked potatoes, again topped with caviar. Take a look at some pics below. 

By all accounts the pot pie and the mac 'n' cheese are particular favourites. It wasn't all smiles however, when Best Actress Frances McDormand temporarily had her award stolen from a table. 

Wolfgang Puck wasn't the only famous chef in town however: Joan Roca was there to oversee El Celler de Can Roca's menu for Elton John's post-Oscars party in honour of the Elton John Aids Foundation. 

 

Getting ready for Governors Ball. Stay tuned. I will be posting behind scene moments. #food #party #wolfgangpuck

A post shared by Wolfgang Puck (@chefwolfgangpuck) on Mar 2, 2018 at 10:23am PST

 

Preparing for the Governors Ball with my son @byronpuck. Stay tuned for more behind the scenes moments! We are getting excited ?

A post shared by Wolfgang Puck (@chefwolfgangpuck) on Mar 2, 2018 at 1:53pm PST

 

It’s Oscar Sunday! You'll find us with the #WPCatering team in Hollywood for the #Oscars90 & Governors Ball! Good luck to the team and all the nominees! Follow @wpcatering #?⭐️

A post shared by Compass Group USA (@compassgroupusa) on Mar 4, 2018 at 11:15am PST

 

Caviar Parfait with 24k Gold, Oysters, and Sea Urchin, Egg, Dashi Ikura... . . . . . . . . . #oscars #oscars2018 #oscars90 #academyawards #wolfgangpuck #wolfgangpuckcatering #caviar #uni #oysters #egg #seaurchin #hollywood #losangeles #eaterla #foodie #foodporn #hangrytraveler

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Had a great time at the Oscars last night, it was a success! Congrats @realgdt. (Photo credit: @alexberliner) . . . . . . #oscars2018 #oscars #wolfgangpuck #redcarpet

A post shared by Wolfgang Puck (@chefwolfgangpuck) on Mar 5, 2018 at 4:40pm PST

 

@wpcatering at the #governorsball has some decadent offerings like this potato ? filled with mashed potatoes and topped with caviar ?? #oscars #wolfgangpuck #caviar #potatoes ?Governors’s Ball, Hollywood . . . . . #njfood #infatuationnyc #njfoodies #instafood #eeeeeats #nomnom #eater #buzzfeedfood #instayum #foodiegram #haveforkwilltravel #eattheworld #njfoodie #njfood #jcfood #jcfoodie #carbs #nycfoodinsta #nycfoodponyceeeeeatsrn #nycfoodie #nycfood #infatuationla

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Our Executive Sushi Chef Hiroyuki Fujino is joining @chefwolfgangpuck and the @wpcatering team tonight at the 90th Academy Awards, where he is serving his spectacular sushi creations to Oscar attendees. Join Chef Fuji at Five Sixty to dine like a star, and enjoy his sushi firsthand! ?

A post shared by Five Sixty By Wolfgang Puck (@fivesixtydallas) on Mar 4, 2018 at 7:01pm PST

 

Wolfgang Puck cooking up a storm for the Governors Ball after the Oscars! The menu looks amazing! I wish I could get my hands on some of the Kobe beef he is preparing for all the stars! ? . . . #oscars #oscars2018 #oscarsfood #governorsball #foodie #foodblog #wolfgangpuck #celebritychef #afterparty

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#oscars#pastry#wolfgangpuck#gettingolder

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