Getty Supper Club: La Belle Époque

Food in Tastemakers series
Art Nouveau poster of a woman with flowing brown hair holding up a cocktail class amidst the words "Champagne Ruinart: Pére et Fils"

Champagne Ruinart Père et Fils (detail), 1896, Alphonse Mucha

Sunday, Nov 22, 2026

6pm

Getty Center

Getty Center and Restaurant

$125

Tickets are required for event entrance. Ticket price includes talk, seated dinner, and beverages. Limited capacity. Must be 21 and over. Your event ticket will also serve as your Center entrance reservation. Please note, there is a fee for parking. Tickets are final sale, no refunds or exchanges.

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About

Join us for a special dinner and performance exploring the art of French hospitality. Enjoy a seated, five-course menu curated by French chefs and culinary historians Steve Benjamin and Frederic Castan, drawn from A Few Recipes by Mons. Escoffier from 1907, part of the Getty Library’s historic cookbook collection.

Often regarded as the father of modern French cuisine, Georges Auguste Escoffier—head chef of London’s famed Carlton Hotel at the turn of the 20th century—evolved earlier techniques that emphasized elaborate, architectural presentations into simplified recipes, seasonal ingredients, and refined compositions. His innovations, including the creation of the brigade de cuisine kitchen system and the publication of foundational culinary texts, continue to shape professional kitchens around the world.

Between courses, the chefs will share stories of Escoffier's enduring influence on the history of hospitality, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience the flavors and traditions that helped define modern haute cuisine.

Each course will be paired with chamber music from La Belle Époque, curated by French violinist Ambroise Aubrun and featuring works by Hahn, Debussy, Fauré, and Duparc.

Menu
Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Menu is subject to change.

Hors d'oeuvres: Potage a la Chatelaine en Montgolfière
Châtaignes rôties au miel, artichaut et champignons brunoise, crème fraîche

L’entrée: Stuffed and Poached filet of Sole Duglere
Chou vert braisé au beurre, tomate, sauce à la crème au vin blanc et persil

Le plat principal: Roasted Filet de boeuf a la Richelieu
Pomme chateau, tomate farcis, Haricot vert au beurre, sauce madère

Dessert: Caramelized Apple Tarte Tatin
Servi avec de la glace à la vanille

This event is part of the Getty Research Institute’s Tastemakers series, featuring communal gatherings inspired by cookbooks from the Getty Library.

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    Speaker Bios

    1. Steve Benjamin

      Chef

      Paris-born Chef Steve Benjamin brings over 20 years of global culinary excellence to his role as director of Culinary at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. Inspired by early visits to farmers’ markets with his father, Chef Benjamin began his career as a private chef in the French military before honing his craft in prestigious kitchens such as Drouant and Le Relais Sevres.

      A protégé of the legendary Joël Robuchon, Chef Benjamin played a key role in launching L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Paris and later earned a Michelin star as Executive Chef at L’Atelier in Las Vegas. His accolades include being named a Maître Cuisinier de France and winning Food Network’s Chopped! competition.

      Prior to joining Monarch Beach, he led the culinary program at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, where he elevated the dining experience to Forbes Five-Star standards. Known for his refined French-inspired cuisine, inventive use of premium ingredients, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of chefs, Chef Benjamin continues to shape elegant, memorable experiences that define modern luxury hospitality.

    2. Frederic Castan

      Chef and Culinary Historian

      With a culinary career spanning over 54 years, Chef Frederic’s culinary style combines classical training and a love of culinary traditions with his own methods and techniques to create simple and elegant flavors. His commitment to excellence and innovation earned him the Maître Cuisinier de France in 2005. His focus on organic, sustainable and high-quality ingredients shines through on all of his seasonal menu items, highlighted in his book Facing the Heat: From My Grandmother’s Kitchen to Working the Line (2024).

    3. Ambroise Aubrun

      Violinist

      Ambroise Aubrun is a French recitalist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. He has performed extensively and conducted Master Classes across the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. He has served as guest concertmaster of the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and the International Chamber Orchestra of Puerto Rico, and is a regular guest with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Aubrun studied at the Paris National Superior Conservatory, UCLA (DMA), and the Colburn School.

    Know Before You Go

    Agenda

    6pm: Arrival cocktails and amuse-bouche on restaurant terrace
    6:30pm: Seated dinner and performance
    8pm: End program

    What's Included

    Ticket price includes drinks, appetizers, entree, and dessert. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. Parking is additional.

    Age Restrictions

    21 and over.

    Planning your arrival

    Please bring your tickets with you and have them open on your mobile device or printed. Your event ticket is also your entry to the Getty Center and will be checked upon arrival as you go through security before taking the tram or walking up the hill.

    Your ticket will also be checked at the event entrance.

    Event check-in

    Check-in begins 90 minutes before program start time at the Getty Restaurant.

    Doors open 30 minutes before program start time.

    Seating

    Unless otherwise noted, all seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Accessibility

    Wheelchairs are available for free rental on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lower Tram Station above the parking structure and at the Coat Check Room in the Museum Entrance Hall.

    Assisted listening devices are available for this event. Please request one from our Visitor Services associates when you check in.

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