Sisi Chan

Natalie Spooner takes on Olympic Village food

In the heart of the Olympics, Natalie Spooner isn’t just focusing on the games, but is also on a quest to maximize her culinary voyage at the Olympic Village.

Spooner embarks on a taste testing adventure, sampling a variety of meals offered in the Games. From mouthwatering chocolate pudding to a plethora of pizzas, she shares her culinary verdicts on social media.

In an intriguing exploration, Natalie compares the cultural differences in pizza toppings between her home country Canada and host country Italy.

According to a press release by the International Olympic Committee, more than 10,800 meals are served per day across Olympic venues in Milan, Cortina and Predazzo. Notably, the Milan village kitchen alone dishes out 3,000 eggs and 450 kilograms of pasta every day.

Culinary sensation: An exclusive pasta shaped like the iconic five Olympic rings served in the Olympic village attained viral status. It received a flurry of fan responses requesting its availability for public purchase.

Back at Spooner’s taste testing escapades, she’s been dubbed a ‘chocolate monster’, shedding light on her sweet tooth. The variety of sweet treats take the top spot in her favorite food experiences at the Olympic Village.

In her pursuit of all things chocolate, Spooner reviews an Italian chocolate spread paired with a buttery croissant, a decadent chocolate lava cake, and a sumptuous chocolate soufflé. However, falling short of expectation, the soufflé receives a modest three out of ten from Spooner, akin to a hockey puck.

This exquisite culinary journey through the eyes of Natalie Spooner first hit the newsstands of The Canadian Press on February 17, 2026.