Food and logistics may seem simple, but they are incredibly complex for international events. It is estimated that nearly 1.5 million meals will be served at the 2024 Olympics. Chefs and restaurants selected to serve the Games are now eagerly preparing their creations.
Fresh food, French style, less meat - that is the policy of the Paris 2024 Olympic Organizing Committee on the menu for athletes competing at this Olympics.
Vegetarian food "reigns" at the 2024 Paris Olympics
In a statement, Paris 2024 Olympic Organizing Committee President Tony Estanguet said the organizing committee will include more local products in athletes' meals, thereby combining delicious food for athletes while promoting the goal of reducing CO2 emissions.
Athletes and guests will enjoy a variety of plant-based dishes, including vegan sausages, falafel and vegan tuna, all designed to support an environmentally friendly event.
Meatless burgers, quinoa salads and chickpea patties will be among the dishes served at the 2024 Paris Olympics
According to CNN, French food service company Sodexo Live! will oversee the food service for athletes at 14 venues of the world's largest sporting event. 500 recipes have been prepared at a restaurant that can accommodate up to 3,500 athletes. In addition, athletes can also go directly to the food counters set up to choose their food and take it away. Some snacks with unusual flavors will be provided to visitors at different locations. The menu will revolve around French, Asian, African, Caribbean and other international dishes.
Diverse dishes from a country with a diverse culinary culture are a gift for tourists and athletes.
By serving mostly plant-based food, the Paris Games will make a powerful statement about the impact our food choices have on climate change. Other carbon-saving measures include avoiding new building construction, cutting down on single-use plastics, and recovering 100% of unused resources.
According to the UN Climate Crisis Report, switching to a plant-based diet could lead to significant reductions in emissions, in addition to benefits for human health, greater biodiversity and better animal welfare. These initiatives are part of a broader commitment to make the Paris 2024 Olympics the greenest in history, demonstrating a strong effort to combat climate change through thoughtful culinary choices and sustainable practices.
