Paris Olympic Games to Feature World's Largest Restaurant

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 14, 2024 16:30 PMNews
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The Paris Olympic Games, set to begin on July 26, 2024, are gearing up to introduce numerous innovations. Among the notable highlights is the inclusion of breaking in the official program for the first time and achieving 100% gender equality among participants. However, the most significant surprise is the establishment of the world's largest restaurant in the Olympic Village.

More than 200 chefs will prepare over 40,000 meals daily for 15,000 athletes representing 208 countries. Over the span of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will take place over two 15-day periods, it is expected that more than 13 million meals will be served.

The Paris Olympic Games will not only be a significant sporting event but also a culinary celebration for athletes and guests alike. Tourists visiting Paris during the Games will have the opportunity to experience this extraordinary culinary endeavor, making the event even more memorable.

This monumental culinary effort will be centered at the Cité du Cinéma complex in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. Six main zones will be dedicated to French, Asian, Afro-Caribbean, and world cuisines. Olympic bronze medalist turned nutritionist Hélène Defrance played a key role in developing the menus, ensuring the quality of ingredients and the aesthetic appeal of the dishes.

A stringent food charter has been developed to prepare for the Games, aiming to halve the carbon footprint of meal production compared to the London 2012 Olympics. A quarter of all ingredients will be sourced within a 250-kilometer radius of Paris, and 20% will be certified organic. All meat, milk, and eggs will be of French origin, and a third of the food will be plant-based. Furthermore, 200 water, juice, and soda fountains have been installed in the Olympic Village, with only reusable cups and crockery in use.

Sodexo Live!, the official partner of the Olympic Village, emphasized their commitment to social and environmental progress. Renowned chefs such as Amandine Chaignot, Alexandre Mazzia, and Akrame Benallal have created signature dishes that blend French traditions with local ingredients and cater to athletes' nutritional needs.

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