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Here's What Trump, Xi Will Eat at State Dinner—Full Menu Planned by Melania

Here's What Trump, Xi Will Eat at State Dinner—Full Menu Planned by Melania

Summary

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a State Dinner at the White House, with a three-course meal planned by First Lady Melania Trump. The dinner menu combines American ingredients with Chinese flavors, and the event will include important guests from business and technology.

Key Facts

  • President Trump and President Xi are meeting during a visit to the U.S., their first since 2015.
  • The State Dinner is hosted in the East Room of the White House and includes both leaders and their wives.
  • The dinner menu begins with an American sparkling wine toast, connected to a historic 1972 U.S.-China event.
  • The three courses include yellow squash soup with wild mushrooms, sesame crusted sea bass with vegetables, and vanilla dessert with honey ice cream.
  • Honey used in the dessert comes from White House beehives recently expanded by Melania Trump.
  • Expected guests at the dinner include Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Tim Cook, though the full guest list is not official.
  • Entertainment features Christopher Macchio and military musicians from the U.S. Marines Corps and Army.
  • Decorations use Chinese cultural symbols like the color red and specific flowers.
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