See the food and cocktail menu at the 2026 Oscars after-party

The 98th annual Academy Awards are on Sunday, and after the coveted Oscars are bestowed upon A-listers, it'll be time for Hollywood's biggest stars to eat, drink and celebrate.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:56am

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The 2026 Governors Ball menu features dishes created by Wolfgang Puck Catering, including signature items like spicy tuna tartare, mini wagyu cheeseburgers, and truffle chicken pot pie. Tequila Don Julio will provide the cocktails, with drinks like the Best in Show and The Sequel mixing the brand's tequilas with unique ingredients.

Why it matters

The Governors Ball is the official Oscars after-party, where Hollywood's elite gather to celebrate the biggest night in film. The menu and cocktails served at this exclusive event provide a glimpse into the extravagant indulgences enjoyed by the stars.

The details

Wolfgang Puck Catering will prepare the Governors Ball feast, using high-quality ingredients like 600 pounds of house-smoked salmon, 352 pounds of Japanese Miyazaki Farms A5 beef wagyu, and 30 pounds of Kaluga caviar. The menu will feature signature dishes like spicy tuna tartare, mini wagyu cheeseburgers, and truffle chicken pot pie. For dessert, guests will enjoy apple strudel with caramel sauce and marzipan ice cream, as well as Puck's signature chocolate Oscar statues covered in edible 24-carat gold. Tequila Don Julio will provide the cocktails, with drinks like the Best in Show and The Sequel mixing the brand's tequilas with unique ingredients like Italian Aperitif, Oaxacan coffee cold brew, and vanilla bitters.

  • The 98th annual Academy Awards are on Sunday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Wolfgang Puck

A renowned chef who will oversee the food preparation for the 2026 Governors Ball.

Byron Lazaroff-Puck

Wolfgang Puck's son and a chef who will contribute to the Governors Ball menu.

Charles Joly

A mixologist who will helm the cocktail program for the 2026 Governors Ball.

Lorenzo Antinori

The co-founder of the acclaimed Hong Kong-based Bar Leone, which was crowned the No. 1 bar in the world in 2025, and who will contribute to the cocktail program for the 2026 Governors Ball.

Tequila Don Julio

The tequila brand that has been tapped for the ninth year to create the cocktails for the Governors Ball.

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The takeaway

The Governors Ball menu and cocktail program showcase the extravagance and attention to detail that goes into catering Hollywood's biggest night. From the high-quality ingredients to the innovative drink recipes, the event promises to deliver a truly indulgent experience for the A-list attendees.