Chef Wolfgang Puck during the preview of food and decor for this year’s Governors Ball, the celebration at Hollywood & Highland that immediately followed the 84th Academy Awards. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
A cold appetizer platter included lobster tacos with tomato and pickled shallots; caprese skewers with Bufala mozzarella, tomato and basil; potato latkes with smoked sturgeon and horseradish; pretzel bread with beer cheddar fondue and mustard aioli; and prosciutto grissini. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
A seafood and sushi buffet included prawns, lobster, stone crab and oysters. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Caprese skewers were part of the “finger food” theme of these year’s Governors Ball, a departure from the usual sit-down dinner. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Assorted pizzas made movable snacking easy at the Governors Ball. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Smoked salmon is served on Oscar-shaped flatbread with caviar and crème fraiche. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Chinois lamb with cilantro mint vinaigrette is among the heartier dishes. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Gold-wrapped baked potatoes are garnished with caviar and crème fraiche. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Mark’s Garden showcased its floral arrangements for the Governors Ball at the preview. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
A signature drink for the ball was the Moet Red Carpet Glamour cocktail, made with Moet Champagne, fresh-squeezed sour mix, Hum botanical spirit and a single rose petal. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
A minimalist floral arrangement Mark’s Garden. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
A mix of traditional flowers and succulents added variety to the floral arrangements. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Pizza with smoked salmon and caviar. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
A colorful beet salad with pistachio butter, burrata and citrus balsami. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
The Champagne served at the Governors Ball was Moet & Chandon. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
A preview of the spread set for Oscar night included smoked salmon, pizzas and lush florals. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Star shortbread with silver sugar kept to the Hollywood theme. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Gold-wrapped chocolate Oscars. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
