Churchill Downs Readies Official 152nd Kentucky Derby Menu
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- Sports Money Churchill Downs Readies Official 152nd Kentucky Derby Menu By Tim Newcomb,
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- New for 2026, head chef Robert Lopez aimed to create a Louisville-inspired celebration of spring, mixing classic and contemporary dishes across the menu.
Sports Money Churchill Downs Readies Official 152nd Kentucky Derby Menu By Tim Newcomb,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech.Follow Author Apr 28, 2026, 10:00am EDTApr 28, 2026, 10:17am EDTThe menu for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby on May 2. Churchill Downs Ahead of the May 2 running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs knows it must prepare more than just the track as the site welcomes over 150,000 fans on Kentucky Derby day. Part of that preparation includes feeding the masses.
New for 2026, head chef Robert Lopez aimed to create a Louisville-inspired celebration of spring, mixing classic and contemporary dishes across the menu. The senior executive chef for Levy and the head chef at Churchill Downs plans menus that work for the entire week of racing, culminating with the Kentucky Derby on the final Saturday, all aimed to highlight seasonal ingredients from nearby farms with locally inspired combinations.