We first introduced Chef Eric Klein to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show” back when he was the high-profile Executive Chef and Partner of Spago Las Vegas in the Forum Shops. In 2016 Chef Eric transitioned (with a major promotion) to Senior Vice President Culinary – Partner at Wolfgang Puck Catering based at The Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Every year for over two-decades Wolfgang Puck Catering has had the distinct honor and great responsibility of providing all celebratory food and beverage for the prestigious Governors Ball following the Academy Awards ceremony. 2024 was the 30th year celebration of the Governors Ball. As for the past several years this luxe menu was created by Wolfgang Puck and Eric Klein. The pastry design was by Kamel Guechida and Gary Larduinat.

Most recently Wolfgang Puck Catering designed the state-of-the-art kitchen and operates the foodservice for the ambitious Los Angeles Chargers “The Bolt” training and practice facility in El Segundo. The kitchen includes a tiled, custom Italian pizza oven in the shape of a Chargers football helmet.

Chef Eric Klein takes a break from his active kitchens to join us for this exclusive chat.

His presentation tonight at Manhattan Beach Food & Wine is Oktoberfest sausages and giant pretzels.