For the 15th consecutive year, Chef Wolfgang Puck will create and execute the menu for the 81st Academy Awards Governors Ball, the official celebration immediately following the Oscar Awards presentation.
“The Governors Ball is the highlight of the season,” said Puck. “Our menu will have star-quality ingredients each dish showcasing the essence of seasonal flavor. With locally grown, sustainable and organic ingredients, guests will enjoy an award-worthy culinary experience.”


The menu was created by Puck and chefs Lee Hefter and Matt Bencivenga with desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Sherry Yard.

Menu for the 81st Annual Academy Awards® Governors Ball

Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

• Mini Kobe Burgers with Aged Cheddar and Remoulade
• Spicy Tuna Tartare in a Sesame Miso Cone
• Wasabi Pea Crusted Crab Cake with Mango and Thai Basil
• Smoked Salmon Pizza with Caviar and Dill Creme
• Black Truffle & Ricotta Cheese Pizza
• Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce
• Chicken Pot Stickers with Ginger Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce

Sushi & Seafood Station

• Rolls- Tuna, Vegetable, California, Unagi | Nigiri- Shrimp, Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon
• Sashimi- Tuna, Salmon, Snapper, Hamachi
• Soy, Wasabi, and Pickled Ginger
• Poached Shrimp, Lobster Tails, Crab Legs, Oysters, Mussels
• Mustard Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, Wasabi Apple Mignonette

Dinner

• Asian Vegetable Salad with Maine Lobster, Caviar and Ginger White Soy Vinaigrette
• Smoked Salmon Oscar, Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls, Bruschettas
• Pumpkin Coconut Soup with Chicken , Shrimp, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Green Onions

• Slow Braised Asian Spiced Short Rib with Spring Vegetable Risotto

Vegetarian Option

• Spring Vegetable Risotto with Black Winter Truffles

Dessert

• Chocolate Bento Box Surprise