Oscars 2026: What the Stars Will Eat and Drink at the Governors Ball (PHOTOS)

Mar 10, 2026 3:49pm PT Oscars 2026: What the Stars Will Eat and Drink at the Governors Ball By Marc Malkin Plus Icon Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events marcmalkin Latest ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams to Attend Oscars 48 minutes ago David Furnish on Elton John Oscar Party, Using Drones to Help Treat People With HIV and the Rocket Man’s Health: ‘He’s Keeping Busy and Moving Forward’ 2 hours ago Oscars 2026: The Ultimate Party Guide With Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Teyana Taylor and More 1 day ago See All This year’s Governors Ball, following the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, will offer Wolfgang Puck’s signature menu items like chicken pot pie and Oscar-shaped smoked salmon crackers. However, the evening will feature some new additions, including a sushi and salmon station with five chefs preparing handrolls, nigiri and crispy rice cakes. For dessert, there will be an apple strudel prepared by a recipe from Puck’s own mother, as well as an ice cream station. “We’re using a new ice cream machine,” said Puck’s son and co-chef, Byron Puck. “It’s hard when you’re doing ice cream or sorbets or gelatos for 1,500 people. You bring it out and it’s usually like a rock because it’s so cold and has to last throughout the night. This machine keeps it cold and turns the ice cream so you end up getting a nice, consistent silky texture – and it’s from scratch!” This year marks the 32nd time Puck has catered the ball. He makes sure that all dietary needs are taken care of on the big night. He recalled Joaquin Phoenix arriving at the gala after winning the best actor Oscar in 2020 for his work in “Joker.” “We took Joaquin and his whole team into the kitchen, but then he tells me, ‘We are vegans,’ Puck said. “I said, ‘You know what, we have you covered.’ So we fed them all of our vegan dishes and he said, ‘This is the best vegan restaurant in the world.’ We are very proud of that.” Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon return as the official wines of the Acade...