How Wolfgang Puck Cooked for the Oscars

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It's true: Famous people need to eat, too. And once again, Wolfgang Puck was there to feed them at Sunday night's Governors Ball following the Oscars (this time with King's Speech-appropriate Dover sole). The superstar chef also took over Esquire's food Twitter for the occasion and managed to check in throughout the night. Below is a roundup of how things went.

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3:41 p.m.
In the kitchen, checking 1,600 Dover sole filets. Just got them in Friday, and they look pretty great.


4:23 p.m.
Prepping some beautiful baby radishes for a trio of salads at tonight's Governors Ball.


4:28 p.m.
Making paella pans for each guest. They're vegetarian - so Natalie Portman can enjoy, too.


5:15 p.m.
Our servers take in the poolside view before the ceremony begins. Only in Hollywood.

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6:45 p.m.
Going down the red carpet with a preview of what the attendees will be eating tonight.


6:49 p.m.
A 24-karat Oscar waiting to be served at dessert. Everyone gets a (chocolate) Oscar tonight.


7:19 p.m.
Waiting for the show to start with my son Byron and my partner Chef Lee Hefter.

8:21 p.m.
Just said hello to Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, and Matt Damon during last call. Now, the show begins.


9:23 p.m.
After Best Supporting Actress, I know it's our cue to start plating.

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9:57 p.m.
The rule of plating: each plate must be perfect.


11:02 p.m.
And the finished product: rows of beautiful salad trios. Now, we wait for the party.


11:09 p.m.
Chef Sherry Yard starts the first step in plating the desserts.


11:10 p.m.
Corks popped. Ready to pour.

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11:28 p.m.
The whole team, ready for the first orders.


11:33 p.m.
In honor of tonight's Best Picture winner, some of England's best Dover sole. Time to eat.


12:06 a.m.
It's been great having my son Byron in the kitchen tonight.


12:27 a.m.
You can never have enough mini-burgers.

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1:14 a.m.
The best is yet to come: dessert.


1:26 a.m.
Tonight's winners indulge in a chocolate fountain and "lollipops," en route to Oscar engraving.

1:45 a.m.
Annette Bening enjoyed the mini four-cheese pizza so much, she asked for seconds.

1:46 a.m.
Talking to Russell Brand. His assessment: "delicious feast all around."

1:47 a.m.
My wife, Gelila, is so happy to meet Anne Hathaway, looking beautiful in a red dress.

1:50 a.m.
Great to meet Armie Hammer tonight. Another Oscars party to remember.

2:56 a.m.
One last toast with my wife. Time to head out.

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