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Met Gala Dinner: An Edible Art Exhibition
5 May
Summary
- The Met Gala dinner featured a three-course meal inspired by gardens.
- Dishes were named 'the garden,' 'the statue,' and 'the silhouette.'
- Desserts referenced iconic fashion pieces from designers like McQueen and Dior.
The Met Gala's dining experience this year transcended traditional fashion, becoming an edible art exhibition. Designer Raúl Àvila drew inspiration from Northern Italian gardens to craft a unique, three-course culinary journey. Guests were immersed in a setting designed to resemble a romantic Italian garden, complete with custom decor and elaborate centerpieces featuring fresh fruits and flowers.
Olivier Cheng Catering structured the menu into three distinct chapters: 'the garden' for the appetizer, 'the statue' for the main course, and 'the silhouette' for dessert. The appetizer, a burrata resembling a green tomato, set a theatrical tone. The main course featured rack of lamb, described as statuesque. Notably, the desserts were direct homages to significant pieces from the Costume Institute's exhibition, chosen by Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton.
The first dessert, a raspberry-infused chocolate, was inspired by Alexander McQueen's 2001 'Voss' collection. The second, a strawberry pavlova, paid tribute to Robert Wun's 2023 bleeding coat. The final dessert, a white chocolate mocha, referenced Christian Dior's 2024 bar suit, seamlessly connecting the culinary art to the fashion on display.
