Chef Nobu; Princess Diana.Photo:Alexander Tamargo/Getty; Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty
Alexander Tamargo/Getty; Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa had a sweet encounter withPrincess Dianashortly before she died.On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the chef and restaurateur told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview at a media preview of the82nd Golden Globesin Beverly Hills, Calif., that he served the Princess of Wales “just one month” before her tragic death.After being asked about his most memorable moment of serving a celebrity, Matsuhisa tells PEOPLE, “I was in London at Princess Diana’s just one month before that car accident. I served her and I also introduced myself.“He alleges that Princess Diana was already familiar with his work, and she said to him, “Oh, Chef Nobu. Already I knew you, I read about your story in the book.“Princess Diana.Bettmann Archive/GettyThe chef continues, “I was so impressed. I had so much excitement. She has charisma, she’s beautiful, intelligent, so elegant.“Matsuhisa says he traveled back to New York that same day, where he later learned of her death.Princess Diana, who lived in London,died on Aug. 31, 1997in Paris at age 36, when a car accident killed her and two others, Dodi Al Fayed and driver Henri Paul.The Nobu co-owner recalls “crying” when he saw the news on the television.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Matsuhisa will be returning to cater the upcoming Golden Globes ceremony on Jan. 5. According toCT Insider, he will be serving several signature dishes, including the Gold Standard Roll which includes king crab, topped with salmon, gold flakes and caviar with a side of yuzu sauce.Chef Nobu Matsuhisa unveils the exclusive menu at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes Nominations media rreview event on Dec. 09, 2024 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesAdditional dishes include seaweed tacos, yellowtail jalapenos, sashimi salad and black cod, along with tuna, white fish and salmon sushi rolls.The chef, who catered the awards show earlier this year, says of the experience, “I like to watch the show. Also I like to watch people eating my food, smiling, and laughing.”
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa had a sweet encounter withPrincess Dianashortly before she died.
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the chef and restaurateur told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview at a media preview of the82nd Golden Globesin Beverly Hills, Calif., that he served the Princess of Wales “just one month” before her tragic death.
After being asked about his most memorable moment of serving a celebrity, Matsuhisa tells PEOPLE, “I was in London at Princess Diana’s just one month before that car accident. I served her and I also introduced myself.”
He alleges that Princess Diana was already familiar with his work, and she said to him, “Oh, Chef Nobu. Already I knew you, I read about your story in the book.”
Princess Diana.Bettmann Archive/Getty
Bettmann Archive/Getty
The chef continues, “I was so impressed. I had so much excitement. She has charisma, she’s beautiful, intelligent, so elegant.”
Matsuhisa says he traveled back to New York that same day, where he later learned of her death.
Princess Diana, who lived in London,died on Aug. 31, 1997in Paris at age 36, when a car accident killed her and two others, Dodi Al Fayed and driver Henri Paul.
The Nobu co-owner recalls “crying” when he saw the news on the television.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Matsuhisa will be returning to cater the upcoming Golden Globes ceremony on Jan. 5. According toCT Insider, he will be serving several signature dishes, including the Gold Standard Roll which includes king crab, topped with salmon, gold flakes and caviar with a side of yuzu sauce.
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa unveils the exclusive menu at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes Nominations media rreview event on Dec. 09, 2024 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Additional dishes include seaweed tacos, yellowtail jalapenos, sashimi salad and black cod, along with tuna, white fish and salmon sushi rolls.
The chef, who catered the awards show earlier this year, says of the experience, “I like to watch the show. Also I like to watch people eating my food, smiling, and laughing.”
source: people.com
