Let me tell you a story about Giada De Laurentiis, the Food Network star chef who has seen it all. But even she got a little nervous when she was tasked with cooking for Prince William and Kate Middleton back in 2011. This wasn’t just any dinner—it was at a charity event, and let me tell you, the pressure was on. Giada, known for her calm demeanor in front of the camera, revealed to Life & Style that the royal family made her more nervous than she ever thought possible, even though cooking is her life’s work!
Giada’s Nervous Encounter with Royalty
Giada, now 47, shared her experience while visiting her Las Vegas restaurant, Giada, on October 11. She admitted that she was a bundle of nerves during the event. “I was so nervous,” she confessed. And here’s the kicker: Giada was advised by security not to make eye contact with Prince William. Can you imagine? She’s used to being on TV, cooking in front of millions, but this advice threw her for a loop. “When you’re serving them food and William is asking you a question, all I can think is, ‘You’re not supposed to look at him so I guess I’ll look over here,’” she recalled. Talk about awkward! It was one of those moments where you’re so nervous you don’t know what to do with yourself.
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Making lasagna for William and Kate was no small feat for Giada. “I was thinking, ‘I just want to get out of here!’” she continued. Oh, the pressure! Cooking for the royal family is not your everyday gig. Honestly, who wouldn’t be nervous? But knowing Giada, the meal was undoubtedly up to their standards. She’s a master of her craft, after all.
Looking Back: Giada’s Memorable Experience
In 2014, Giada opened up about the experience again, calling it one of the most memorable moments of her career. “Cooking for Prince William and Duchess Kate would probably be the most memorable moment of my career,” she told Closer Weekly. “It was phenomenal. They wanted to eat light and vegetarian. I think William wanted to not feel heavy because he had to go play polo afterward!” Now, that’s a chef thinking ahead.
The Royal Approval
And guess what? Her lasagna was a hit! “Prince William asked what my secret was,” Giada proudly shared. “He told me that he’s been trying to perfect lasagna for years because Kate loves it.” How sweet is that? It’s like something out of a fairy tale—Giada teaching the prince the secrets of lasagna-making. It just goes to show that even royalty has its culinary quirks.
