This composite is a compilation of photographs from the Chef Roland Mesnier Collection. White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1979 to 2004. This composite may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the collection. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This is a menu for a dinner hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton on June 21, 1997 at The Fort Restaurant in Morrison, Colorado for leaders and their spouses attending the Denver Summit of the Eight, known commonly as the G8 summit. The dinner followed a meeting earlier in the day at the Denver Public Library where leaders from the United States, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, European Commission, and Russia discussed economics and foreign policy. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This an event program for a State Dinner hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter in honor of President Daniel Arap Moi of the Republic of Kenya on February 20, 1980. State Dinners include a receiving line, toasts by the President and visiting head of state, a formal dinner, after-dinner entertainment, and dancing. At this State Dinner entertainment was provided by duo pianists Delphin and Romain. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This is an event program for a State Dinner hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter on April 15, 1980 in honor of Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel and his wife, Aliza Begin. State Dinners include a receiving line, toasts by the President and visiting head of state, a formal dinner, after-dinner entertainment, and dancing. The dinner was held in the State Dining Room and was followed by a performance by Arnold Steinhardt, David Soyer, and Michael Tree of the Guarneri String Quartet in the East Room. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This is an event program for a dinner hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Wales on November 9, 1985. Formal dinners typically include a receiving line, toasts by the President and visiting dignitary, a formal dinner, after-dinner entertainment, and dancing. Guests enjoyed dinner in the State Dining Room followed by a performance in the East Room by legendary opera singer Leontyne Price. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This is an event program for a State Dinner hosted by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter in honor of President Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on October 7, 1980. State Dinners include a receiving line, toasts by the President and visiting head of state, a formal dinner, after-dinner entertainment, and dancing. Guests enjoyed a formal dinner in the State Dining Room followed by entertainment by actress Cicely Tyson. This program is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This photograph is of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter walking with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom out of the Yellow Oval Room through the Center Hall. Karl Shumacher took this picture on December 17, 1979. President Carter wore a black tuxedo, a pleated dress shirt, and a black bow tie. Notched lapels, though considered the least formal lapel style, were particularly trendy at the time, and black remained the standard color for formal wear. While Carter was known for his casual Southern style, he recognized the significance of dressing formally for diplomatic occasions. A strong supporter of State Dinners, Carter hosted 40 during his presidency, including the largest in White House history at the time with over 1,340 guests.

This photograph is of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter conversing with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom in the State Dining Room during a State Dinner held in Thatcher's honor. Karl Shumacher took this picture on December 17, 1979. President Carter wore a black tuxedo, a pleated dress shirt, and a black bow tie. Notched lapels, though considered the least formal lapel style, were particularly trendy at the time, and black remained the standard color for formal wear. While Carter was known for his casual Southern style, he recognized the significance of dressing formally for diplomatic occasions. A strong supporter of State Dinners, Carter hosted 40 during his presidency, including the largest in White House history at the time with over 1,340 guests.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of Prime Minister John Howard of Australia. The State Dinner was hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush at the White House on May 16, 2006. The dinner was held in the State Dining Room and was followed by a performance by country music singer Kenny Chesney in the East Room. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of King Juan Carlos I of Spain and Queen Sofía, consort of the king. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on February 23, 2000. The dinner was held in the State Dining Room and the Red Room. A performance in the East Room by opera singers Plácido Domingo and Ana María Martínez and pianist Eugene Kohn followed the dinner. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on June 13, 1994. The dinner took place outside in the Rose Garden and was followed by a performance by cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich in the East Room. Rostropovich was the outgoing director of the National Symphony Orchestra at the time. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on February 5, 1998. The dinner took place in the East Room and was followed by performances by Elton John and Stevie Wonder outside on the West Terrace. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of President Fernando Henrique Cardoso of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on April 20, 1995. The dinner was held in the State Dining Room and was followed by a performance by jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis in the East Room. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of President Václav Havel of the Czech Republic. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on September 16, 1998. The dinner was held in the East Room, followed by a performance musician Lou Reed. President Havel had personally asked for Reed, the former lead of the Velvet Underground, to perform. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of President Kim Dae Jung of the Republic of Korea, more commonly known as the South Korea. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on June 9, 1998. The dinner took place in the East Room followed by a performance by opera singer Hong Hei-Kyung. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of President of the Council of Ministers Romano Prodi of the Italian Republic, more commonly known as the prime minister of Italy. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on May 6, 1998. The dinner took place in the East Room followed by a performance by the Washington Opera Company. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu from a State Dinner held in honor of President Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin of the Russian Federation. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on September 27, 1994. The dinner took place in the State Dining Room and was followed by a performance by opera singer Kathleen Battle in the East Room. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of President Andrés Pastrana Arango of the Republic of Colombia. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on October 28, 1998. The dinner took place in the East Room and was followed by a performance by singer Marc Anthony. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from the State Dinner held in honor of President Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The State Dinner was hosted by President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush at the White House on May 31, 1990. The dinner took place in the State Dining Room and was followed by a performance by mezzo-soprano Frederica Von Stade in the East Room. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of President Jerry J. Rawlings of the Republic of Ghana. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on February 24, 1999. The dinner was held in the East Room followed by a performance from jazz musician Najee. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner held in honor of President Mary Robinson of Ireland. The State Dinner was hosted by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House on June 13, 1996. The dinner was held on the South Lawn and was followed by a performance by American folk singer Mary Chapin Carpenter and Irish folk singer Mary Black. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This is a menu from a State Dinner held in honor of President Carlos Salinas de Gortari of the United Mexican States. The dinner was held on October 3, 1989 and was hosted by President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner honoring Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan. The dinner was held on June 6, 1989 and was hosted by President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner honoring President Moussa Traoré of the Republic of Mali. The dinner was held on October 6, 1988 and was hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.

This menu is from a State Dinner honoring President Chaim Herzog of Israel. The dinner was part of a State Visit hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan on November 10, 1987. The dinner took place in the State Dining Room followed by entertainment from opera singer Roberta Peters in the East Room. This menu is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for White House events from 1979 to 2004.