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.

In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events which included the arrival ceremony, a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

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 is a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Muḥammad Ḥusnī Mubārak (more commonly written as Hosni Mubarak) of the Arab Republic of Egypt and his wife, Suzanne Mubārak on February 3, 1982. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the United States Marine Band, and a 21-gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Félix Houphouët-Boigny of the Republic of Ivory Coast and his wife, Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny on June 7, 1983. As of 1985 Ivory Coast officially changed its name to Côte d'Ivoire. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 a program for the State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of Prime Minister Muḥammad K̲h̲ān Jūnejo of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on July 16, 1986. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 19 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Shafiq Zia (Begum or wife of high official) on December 7, 1982. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of Prime Minister Jacques Chirac of the French Republic and Bernadette Chodron de Courcel Chirac, spouse of the president of France, on March 31, 1987. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 19 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Alessandro Pertini of the Italian Republic on March 25, 1982. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of José Napoleón Duarte of the Republic of El Salvador on October 14, 1987. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Chaim Herzog of Israel on November 10, 1987. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 the front cover of a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President François Mitterrand of the French Republic and Danielle Mitterrand, spouse of the president of France, on March 22, 1984. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 the front cover of a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of King Fahd ibn ʻAbd al-ʻAzīz of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on February 11, 1985. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President João Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo of the Federative Republic of Brazil on May 12, 1982. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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 a program for a State Arrival Ceremony hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in honor of President Kenan Evren of the Republic of Turkey on June 27, 1988. The State Arrival Ceremony includes an official welcome by the President of the United States followed by military honors, performances of both countries' national anthems by the U.S. Marine Band, and a 21 gun salute. The ceremony finishes with a receiving line for the welcoming committee and visiting dignitaries followed by a meeting of the President and visiting head of state in the Oval Office. This program includes instruction on White House customs and a schedule of events for the morning. 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.