It's said that too many cooks can spoil the broth. But for those charged with feeding the thousands at the upcoming Okinawa summit of the Group of Eight, it's likely a dash of diplomacy will be a key ingredient along with local flavors.

At dining facilities at the July summit site in Nago, 125 chefs will have a hand in dishing out 40,000 meals to the press during the six-day event.

And among the ingredients will be almost 1,250 kg of beef, 600 kg of pork and 1,500 kg of lettuce.