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Wolfgang Puck is in full preparation mode for one of Hollywood's most exclusive events. The legendary Austrian chef, now 76 years old, is gearing up to cater the 32nd annual Governors Ball, the Academy's official after-party following the Oscars ceremony, which takes place this Sunday, March 16th. According to multiple entertainment news outlets including ABC News and National Today, Puck and his son Byron are assembling an impressive team of over 300 staff members, including 75 savory chefs and 45 pastry chefs, to serve approximately 1,500 to 1,600 guests at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles.
The menu this year is nothing short of spectacular. ABC News reports that Puck is pulling out all the culinary stops with an 84-item menu featuring everything from his famous smoked salmon Oscar to Japanese Wagyu steak frites, sushi prepared by five dedicated chefs, wood-fired pizzas, and comfort food favorites like chicken pot pie and macaroni and cheese. According to ABC News, when Puck first introduced the mac and cheese years ago, even Barbra Streisand couldn't resist, eating three servings. For dessert, guests will enjoy his mother's apple strudel with caramel sauce, tiramisu, freshly baked Madeleines, and of course, dark chocolate mini Oscar statuettes.
This year brings fresh additions to the traditional menu. According to El País, the Puck team is introducing a live izakaya station featuring custom sushi and Italian gelato machines. The scope of ingredients is staggering, with preparations including hundreds of house-made pizzas, thousands of pasta dishes, 200 pounds of dry-aged ribeye steak, 300 pounds of smoked salmon, and 500 pounds of wild mushrooms, according to National Today.
Puck's son Byron, 31, who learned his craft at the acclaimed El Celler de Can Roca in Spain, is actively involved in this year's preparations. According to ABC7, Byron is particularly proud of the agnolotti with artichoke and truffles he's preparing. The elder Puck explained to Good Morning America that most Oscar attendees arrive famished after the ceremony, making comfort food a crucial element of the evening's success.
This event represents the continuation of Puck's remarkable three-decade relationship with the Academy, a partnership that has made him a true celebrity chef and cemented his legacy in Hollywood history. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production.
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