Wolfgang Puck Prepares Massive Oscars Afterparty Feast

Celebrity chef to cater the 32nd annual Governors Ball following the Academy Awards ceremony.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and his team will once again cater the famous Governors Ball following the Oscars ceremony, preparing a huge feast for the approximately 1,500 guests from the film industry. The menu features a mix of comfort foods and international flavors, including chicken pot pie, smoked salmon pizza, macaroni and cheese, and miniature Wagyu beef burgers.

Why it matters

The Oscars Governors Ball is one of the most high-profile events in Hollywood, and Puck's catering has become a tradition that is eagerly anticipated by the stars. The menu is designed to appeal to celebrities looking for simple but well-prepared dishes after the long awards ceremony.

The details

Puck and his team of over 300 staff members will prepare hundreds of pizzas, thousands of pasta dishes, and thousands of chocolate Oscar desserts decorated with edible 24-karat gold. They will use approximately 200 pounds of dry-aged ribeye steak, 300 pounds of smoked salmon, and 500 pounds of wild mushrooms, as well as large amounts of rice, cheese, and pasta.

  • The Oscars ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2026.
  • The Governors Ball afterparty will immediately follow the Oscars ceremony.

The players

Wolfgang Puck

A celebrity chef who has catered the Governors Ball following the Oscars ceremony for the past 32 years.

Ray Dolby Ballroom

The venue in Los Angeles where the Governors Ball is held each year.

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What they’re saying

“The key is using fresh ingredients and focusing on flavor rather than making the meals too complicated.”

— Wolfgang Puck, Celebrity Chef

The takeaway

The Oscars Governors Ball afterparty is a highly anticipated event in Hollywood, and Wolfgang Puck's catering has become a tradition that showcases his ability to create a menu that appeals to the discerning tastes of the film industry's elite.