EXCLUSIVE The VERY surprising dish from Lauren Sanchez's Paris bachelorette bash as secrets from the party emerge
It was a star-studded party filled as bride to be Lauren Sanchez was joined by her celebrity pals Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria, Katy Perry and more.
And as the glamorous ensemble descended on the historic Lafayette's restaurant in Paris the group tucked into a very surprising dish considering their luxury surroundings.
While the menu included a €28 Caesar salad and €22 Norwegian smoked salmon, the two more up market dishes were also offered among a plate of fried chicken.
Taking to her Instagram Story, Lauren shared a snap of the menu which showed the indulgent takeaway option at the top of the menu.
The guests then later tucked into a roast chicken with herbs and French fries at €105 per head and a mushroom rigatoni pasta costing €31 per head.
Also available was English Channel sole at €78, rib-eye steak (€46), caviar on warm potatoes (€75), and truffle on macaroni and cheese (€38).
Deserts included €12 crème caramels and Rum Barbas at €20.
Reflecting on the party, a source at the restaurant said: 'We recognised a lot of big names, including Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry. They were all delightful, and a pleasure to have here.'
And the stars clearly didn't wish to suffer a sore head in the morning as they kept off the booze, aside from some fizz.
Asked what the ladies had to drink, the source added: 'Mainly water and soft drinks, although there was a bit of champagne drunk too.'
Mory Sacko, 32, is the star chief chef at Lafayette's, and he concentrates on French dishes with an American and African twist.
The restaurant was the setting for the Marquis de La Fayette's famous soirées in the early 19th century.
Known in the USA and Britain as Lafayette, he was the French military officer who volunteered to join General George Washington in the revolutionary war against Britain.
As a politician he became a key figures in the French Revolution of 1789 and, when he was in his 70s, the July Revolution of 1830.
The restaurant named in his honour is inside a mansion in the 8th arrondissement, close to the British and American Embassy, the Élysée Palace where the President of France lives, and La Madeleine, the famous Catholic church.
The restaurant is just across the street from the hotel-apartment block where Kim was robbed of $10 million dollars worth of jewels in Paris back in 2016.
She has just completed giving evidence at the trial of 10 defendants accused of the crime.
Taking to Instagram she penned: 'Forever starts with friendship, surrounded by the women who've lifted me up, illuminated my path in dark times, and shaped my heart along the way'
DailyMail.com exclusively revealed the glamorous journalist, 55, has a full weekend of celebrations planned after kicking things off in Paris.
The Black Ops Aviation founder shared a first look from the start of the festivities to her Instagram on Thursday, posting a number of glamorous images and a glimpse at the dinner menu from her soirée.
The group were in high spirits, especially Kim who this week gave evidence at the trial of 10 people accused in connection with the 2016 robbery in Paris.
A source close to Kim told DailyMail.com: 'Spending girl time at Lauren's bachelorette was a great way to end the week after testifying. She's glad it's over but thankful she was asked to testify as part of the trial.'
Taking to Instagram with a group snap with her girl gang Lauren penned: 'Forever starts with friendship, surrounded by the women who've lifted me up, illuminated my path in dark times, and shaped my heart along the way.'
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