David Beckham opted for a surprisingly modest lunch at a traditional Parisian restaurant this Wednesday, creating a stark contrast to his son Brooklyn Beckham and daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz's recent display of extreme luxury. The former England captain, 50, visited La Petite Chaise in the French capital during fashion week, indulging in classic dishes without the exorbitant price tags often associated with celebrity lifestyles.
A Taste of Parisian Simplicity
At the historic eatery, Beckham enjoyed a meal that would seem remarkably affordable to most. He selected a €28 hand-cut tartare starter, accompanied by €8 fries. For his main course, he chose lamb chops and a beef tenderloin with creamy sauce priced at €45, alongside a €15 soup. The football icon shared snaps of his meal on his Instagram Story, praising the food's quality.
This appears to be a regular haunt for Beckham, as the restaurant's Instagram page features a pinned photograph from last year showing him with a staff member. The caption warmly states: 'We were truly delighted to welcome you back, @davidbeckham, to La Petite Chaise!' The visit occurred while his wife Victoria was in Paris receiving a prestigious French cultural honour.
Extravagance Across the Atlantic
Meanwhile, across the ocean, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz were enjoying a dramatically different experience. The couple stayed at the exclusive San Ysidro Ranch hotel in Montecito, California, where nightly rates range from £2,245 to an astonishing £9,069. During their romantic getaway, they shared images of themselves enjoying what's considered one of the world's most expensive wines.
The couple indulged in an 1831 Château d'Yquem vintage, with bottles typically costing around £17,000 due to their extreme rarity. One bottle of this historic wine previously sold at auction in 2011 for £75,000, believed to be the highest sum ever paid for a single bottle. Brooklyn shared photographs showing two dusty bottles of the almost impossible-to-find vintage before settling down to a romantic dinner with his wife and their pet dog, Lamb.
Financial Disparities and Family Tensions
The contrasting expenditures highlight broader family dynamics and financial situations. Nicola Peltz reportedly receives a substantial $1 million monthly allowance from her billionaire father, Nelson Peltz, whose net worth of $1.6 billion significantly eclipses the Beckham family's estimated $680 million fortune.
This financial backdrop exists alongside ongoing family tensions. Brooklyn recently released a six-page statement publicly confirming his estrangement from parents David and Victoria, accusing them of controlling behaviour and attempting to ruin his marriage. He claimed his parents have 'controlled narratives in the press about our family' for his entire life and described feeling 'humiliated' by certain family interactions.
While the Beckham family maintained a united front in Paris for Victoria's cultural award ceremony, Brooklyn and Nicola remained in California, continuing their luxury retreat. The couple shared a video montage of their Malibu trip set to Coldplay's 'Yellow', with Brooklyn declaring: 'I love you Nicola Anne Peltz Beckham.'
Menu Contrasts and Lifestyle Choices
The menu at David Beckham's chosen Paris restaurant offers further insight into his modest dining choice:
- Starters: Soup (€15), Mushroom tart (€15), Salad and croutons (€16)
- Mains: Hand-cut tartare (€28), Chicken supreme (€30), Vegetable platter (€25)
- Sides: Fries (€8), Green beans (€8), Spinach (€8)
This reasonable pricing stands in dramatic contrast to the £17,000 bottle of wine enjoyed by his son, representing not just different spending habits but potentially different approaches to privacy, family relationships, and public image management.
The Beckham family drama continues to unfold publicly, with David's simple Paris lunch and Brooklyn's extravagant California getaway serving as visual symbols of their diverging paths and the complex dynamics within one of Britain's most famous families.
