Sophie Adenot, a French astronaut, will have a menu featuring lobster bisque, foie gras, onion soup, and other gourmet dishes during her 2026 mission to the ISS. The European Space Agency detailed that food for space needs to adhere to strict specifications, such as avoiding crumbly textures and remaining lightweight while having a two-year storage life. Sharing meals is culturally significant for crew bonding, stated Adenot, while the menu was designed by renowned chef Anne-Sophie Pic, who holds ten Michelin stars.
The menu includes lobster bisque, foie gras, onion soup, parsnip and haddock veloute, chicken with tonka beans and creamy polenta, and chocolate cream with hazelnut cazette flower.
Food delivered to the ISS must meet strict specifications, including being non-crumbly, lightweight, and having a shelf life of two years.
Adenot emphasized that sharing meals in space fosters cultural exchange and strong bonds among crew members.
The menu for Sophie Adenot was developed by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic, who holds ten Michelin stars.
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