In Hollywood, the spectacle isn't confined to the red carpet or the acceptance speeches. An equally serious affair unfolds inside the ballroom: the culinary experience crafted for the industry's biggest stars. The menu for the 2024 Golden Globes ceremony has been revealed, and it is a masterclass in luxury, indulgence, and branding perfectly suited for a night celebrating cinematic excess.
The Bubbly Flow: Champagne on Demand
No major awards show is complete without the constant clink of champagne flutes. This year, the Golden Globes ensured guests would never face an empty glass. Bottles of Moët & Chandon were placed directly on the tables, creating an effortlessly glamorous self-service bar. The stars had casual access to both the Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut and the Rosé Impérial throughout the evening, ensuring every celebratory toast and reaction was well-lubricated. For those mindful of pacing, Saratoga spring water was also provided, a nod to the need for hydration amidst the bubbles.
A Culinary Powerhouse Takes the Stage
The dinner service followed the golden rule of celebrity events: presentation is paramount. Taking command of the kitchen for the third year in a row was Nobu, the iconic restaurant chain synonymous with the global elite. As reported by The Daily Mail, this partnership has now become a Globes tradition. The legendary chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, often called the event's unofficial culinary face, personally presented the dishes ahead of the ceremony.
The menu was a delight for seafood aficionados. It featured elegant nigiri selections brushed with soy, showcasing premium cuts of salmon, tuna, and Japanese sea bream. This was sushi designed as art, destined to be captured on camera before being enjoyed in a single, exquisite bite.
Decadent Finale and Public Participation
Awards season is a time for stars to momentarily set aside strict diets, and the dessert course embraced this spirit of decadence. Guests were treated to a layered creation of white chocolate mousse and pistachio sponge, elevated with an earthy note from matcha cake. The pièce de résistance was a shiny, edible coin stamped with the Golden Globes symbol, making it the perfect Instagrammable moment.
The glamour wasn't locked inside the Beverly Hilton. In a clever move, several Nobu restaurants offered special Globes-inspired takeaway menus in the lead-up to the event. This allowed the public to sample a slice of awards-night indulgence, sans the designer gowns and paparazzi flashbulbs.
Compared to the notoriously sparse offerings at some past awards shows, the 2024 Golden Globes feast was notably generous and thoughtful. Attendees were treated to a proper meal, ensuring the celebration of cinema was accompanied by full stomachs, sparkling glasses, and very little room for complaint.
