THE 2024 MET GALA MENU: A FAIRY-TALE KIND OF MEAL – The Met Gala is not merely an event; it’s a cultural phenomenon, an annual gathering of fashion’s elite to celebrate creativity, artistry, and style. However, and because celebrities also have to eat, beyond the extravagant gowns and dazzling red carpet moments, another aspect of the Met Gala deserves attention: the meticulously curated menu.
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THE 2024 MET GALA MENU
A FAIRY-TALE KIND OF MEAL
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Just like the fashion showcased at the Gala, the food served is always on the theme, adding an extra layer of storytelling and immersion to the event.
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Giving Sleeping Beauty Good Reasons to Reawake
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For the 2024 Met Gala, themed “Sleeping Beauty: Reawakening Fashion“, caterer Olivier Cheng took inspiration from the beloved fairytale to craft a menu worthy of a children’s storybook. His goal was to create a menu that felt as romantic as it was ethereal while highlighting the best seasonal ingredients. Drawing from the lush gardens and palaces of Sleeping Beauty’s fantasy world, Cheng wrote a whole culinary fairytale.
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The first dish served was a spring vegetable salad with elderflower foam, raspberry vinaigrette, and olive crumble resembling soil, complete with butterfly-shaped croutons. Cheng found inspiration in Aurora’s “reawakening” after 100 years of deep sleep, selecting early spring vegetables symbolizing the first growth after a long winter.
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For the main course, guests were treated to a filet of beef topped with a tortellini rose, floating on a pine needle and mushroom “moat.” This culinary castle pays homage to the exhibit itself, which features over 270 nature-inspired pieces. Floral accents, including burgundy roses and English ivy, adorned the tables, adding to the enchanting ambiance.
And what fairytale-inspired meal would be complete without dessert? A not-so-poison apple, crafted from almond cremeux and bright red mirror glaze, served on a walnut-flavored “leaf,” offered a flavorful nod to the famous point in Snow White’s story.
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In essence, the Met Gala menu is not just about nourishment; it’s an integral part of the Gala experience, adding depth, whimsy, and creativity to an already magical evening. Through carefully curated dishes that reflect the theme of the event, guests embark on a culinary journey that is as enchanting as the fashion displayed on the red carpet.
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