The 98th Oscar Governor’s Ball is a culinary delight await the nominees and recipients. Wolfgang Puck returns with favorites, Smoked Salmon Oscar Lavosh, and new delights at the sushi bar. Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat bring the sweet delights. This will be an intimate evening.
98th Oscar Governor’s Ball Menu
Tray Passed
- Caesar Steak Tartare On Endive Leaf
White Anchovies, Sourdough, Aged Parmesan - Bay Scallop Crudo
Sugar Snap Peas, Yuzu, Shallot Gremolata - Signature Spicy Tuna Tartare
Sesame Miso Cone - Mini Wagyu Cheeseburger
House Remoulade, Cherry Tomato, Cornichon - Yukon Gold Fritter
Aioli, Caviar - Hunan Eggplant (Vegan)
Seared Rice Cake - Smoked Salmon Oscar Lavosh Dill Crème Fraîche, Caviar
- Tempura Snow Peas Stuffed With House Ricotta (Vegetarian)
- Roaming Savory Cannolis
Yukon Gold Potato Purée, Caviar, Trout Roe, Crispy Shallots, Shaved Chives
Passed Small Plates
Cold
- Crab Chawanmushi
Dashi Custard, Dungeness Crab Salad, Pickled Radish, Chive Oil - Spring Gazpacho (Vegan)
Green Vegetables, Marcona Almonds, Spanish Olive Oil, Puffed Rice - Torched Miso Hamachi Nigiri, Toro, Citrus & Cucumber
Yuzu Kosho
Hot
- Pommes Darphin & Caviar
Lacy Potato Cakes, Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Trout Roe - Artichoke Agnolotti (Vegetarian)
Meyer Lemon Brown Butter Sauce - Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
- Aged Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese (Vegetarian)
- Wild Mushroom Bolognese (Vegan)
Housemade Extruded Pasta
Grazing Station
Cheese & Charcuterie
- Assorted Domestic & Imported Cheeses (Vegetarian)
- Di Stefano Nodini Knots (Vegetarian)
- Marinated Artichokes, Tomatoes & Olives (Vegan)
- Assorted Charcuterie
- Vegan Cheeses (Vegan)
- Seasonal Crudités (Vegan)
- Raclette With Assorted Crostini (Vegetarian)
- Fava Bean Hummus Dip (Vegan)
- Assorted Artisanal Breads (Vegetarian)
- Cornichons (Vegan)
- Assorted Pickled Vegetables (Vegan)
- Assorted Mustards (Vegan)
- Artisanal Jams (Vegan)
- Honeycomb (Vegetarian)
- Pesto (Vegetarian)
- Romesco (Vegetarian)
Small Plates Stations
Izakaya
- Mini Okonomiyakis
Kewpie Mayo, Bonito Flakes, Furikake - Chicken & Scallion Yakitori
Chicken Cracklings - King Trumpet “Scallop” Yakitori (Vegan)
Chili Garlic Crunch - French Onion Dumpling (Vegetarian)
- Confit Duck Potstickers
Rhubarb Sweet & Sour - Smoked Beef Short Rib
Bao Bun, Chinese Mustard - Spring Vegetable Egg Rolls (Vegetarian)
Thai Basil Pistou - Chinois-Style Rice Paper Spring Rolls (Vegan)
Candied Cashews, Crispy Wontons, Ginger-Lemongrass Dipping Sauce
Wood Fired Pizza Oven
- Caesar Chicken Pizza
Tangy Chicken, Caesar Vinaigrette, Shaved Parmesan - Greek Vegetable Pizza (Vegetarian)
Artichokes, Castelvetrano Olives, Kalamata Olives, Spinach, Feta - Cacio E Pepe (Vegetarian)
Egg Yolk Jam - Classic Margherita (Vegetarian)
- Grilled Vegetable Pizza With Pesto (Vegan)
Wagyu & Steak Frites Carving Station
- Miyazaki Farms Japanese Wagyu
- Snake River Farms American Wagyu Tomahawks
- Salmon En Croûte
- French Fries (Vegan)
- Sweet Potato Fries (Vegan)
Sauces
- Béarnaise (Vegetarian)
- Bordelaise
- Chimichurri (Vegan)
- Horseradish Crème (Vegetarian)
Slider Bar
- Dry-Aged Ribeye Sliders “In-N-Out Style”
- Thai Town Hot Dog
Thai Sausage, Milk Bread Roll, Nam Prik, Chili Herb Salad - Zabouton Pastrami
Mini French Roll, Bavarian Mustard, House Pickles - Fried Cod Slider On Brioche
Caviar Tartar Sauce - Vegan Slider On Pretzel Roll (Vegan)
Onion Jam - Pickled Tempura Onion Rings (Vegan)
Handroll & Sushi Bar
- Spicy Ahi Tuna Hand Roll
- Salmon Hand Roll
- Endive & Daikon Handroll (Vegan)
- Hamachi Sashimi
- Toro Sashimi
- Salmon Belly Sashimi
- Soy Egg Nigiri (Vegetarian)
- Lotus Root Nigiri (Vegan)
- Ahi Tuna Nigiri
- Salmon Nigiri
- Sea Bream Nigiri
- Tempura Shrimp Roll
Crispy Rice Cakes
- Spicy Tuna Tartare
- Braised Mushroom Tartare (Vegan)
- Salmon Tartare
Oscar Gold Spraying Station
- 64% Manjari Dark Chocolate Pops (Vegan)
- 46% Bahibe Milk Chocolate Pops (Vegetarian)
- 35% Blond Dulcey Pops (Vegetarian)
- Matcha Chocolate Pops (Vegetarian)
Patisseries Station
Madeleines & Tiramisu
- Pistachio & Raspberry
- Ube & Black Sesame
- Black Forest
- Strawberry & Vanilla
- Guava & Cream Cheese
- Coffee-Infused Chocolate-Coated Hollow Crispy Cake
- Raspberry, Rose Water & Lychee Swirl
Cut-To-Order Cakes
- Traditional Apple Strudel
Marzipan Gelato, Salted Caramel Sauce - Mixed Berry Kardinalschnitte Long Cake
- Citrus-Inspired Kardinalschnitte Long Cake
- Traditional Orange, Mandarin & Chocolate Sachertorte
Madeleines
- Tahitian Vanilla Madeleines
Gold Chocolate Shell, Crispy Rim - Raspberry & Rose Water Madeleines
- Lemon & Blueberry Madeleines
Macaron Towers
- Pistachio
- Raspberry
- Orange
- Chocolate
Layers Of Tiramisu
Selection Single Origin Coffee, Cocoa Powders, Light Mascarpone
Gelato Station
- “Oscars Special” 50 Bean Vanilla Gelato (Vegetarian)
Gold Leaves - Harry’s Berries Strawberry Sorbet (Vegan)
- Marzipan Gelato (Vegetarian)
Available in cups or freshly made wafer cones with assorted toppings and sauces.
Chocolate Station — Decadence
- 1 Bite Upside-Down S’mores
- Dark Chocolate Oscars
- Chocolate Éclairs
- Chocolate Mousse Trio
- Long Chocolate-On-Chocolate Entremets (Cut-To-Order)
Dark Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate “Trees,” Hanging Chocolate Walnuts - Hazelnut Gianduja
Caramelized Crispy Hazelnuts
CANELÉS BAILLARDRAN
Bordeaux custard cakes featuring a deeply caramelized, crunchy crust and a soft, chewy vanilla-rum center
Servings 12
Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 Grams whole milk 50g dark rum 2 cups
- 2 Vanilla beans
- 250 Grams Sugar 1¼ cups
- 125 Grams AP flour 1 Cup
- 2 Egg yolks
- 2 Large eggs
- 50 Grams Melted butter 3½ Tbsp
- 50 Grams Rum 3½ Tbsp
Instructions
- 1. Add milk and vanilla beans (including pod) to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Set aside to cool to a lukewarm temperature.2. In a bowl, mix sugar and flour. Add eggs and egg yolks to mixture and whisk until fully combined.3. Remove vanilla bean pods, and add warm milk mixture until fully combined.4. Add melted butter and rum to the mixture, whisk until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally 48 hours. Note: The batter can rest for up to 5 days; a longer rest time will improve the final product.5. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 385°F, pour into canelé mold and, bake for 40 minutes, until golden brown
Notes
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Governor’s Ball Facts
Date of the first Governors Ball :
March 26, 1958, following the 30th Academy Awards presentation. Held at the
Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Grand Ballroom
Number of past Governors’ Balls: 66
Number of times there has not been a Governors Ball (since 1958) :
2 (40th and 93rd Academy Awards) – cancellations due to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
assassination and the COVID-19 pandemic
Size of the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood: 25,090 square feet
The 98th Oscars®, set for March 15, 2026, with Conan O’Brien returning as host, promises a celebration of cinema’s most compelling work from 2025. at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. This will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu, and will air live in more than 200 territories worldwide.
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