Easy gourmet plant-based menu

Gourmet does not mean complicated. It means considered: the right ingredient, treated the right way, at the right moment. This workshop is a masterclass in that philosophy: a three-course plant-based and gluten-free menu that looks and tastes like fine dining, built from a handful of quality seasonal ingredients and a set of techniques that take minutes to learn and a lifetime to refine.

The menu changes with the season, always shaped by what is best at the market that week. What never changes is the approach: elegant presentation, bold flavour, and the confidence that comes from understanding why each technique works, not just how to follow a recipe. You will plate dishes to restaurant standard, learn how to create richness and texture without dairy or gluten, and leave with a repertoire of go-to recipes for any occasion you want to make memorable.

This is the workshop for anyone who has said “I could never cook like that,” and wants to prove themselves wrong.

Example menu

Starters: Gazpacho | Stuffed courgette flowers with herbed cream
Mains: Mushroom Bourguignon | Stuffed bell peppers in tomato sauce served with sour cream
Desserts: Berry pavlova with aquafaba meringue | Strawberry/Lemon/Lime Tart

What is provided:

• Apron for the workshop
• All the kitchen equipment
• All the ingredients
• Recipes in printed and digital versions

What to bring:

• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Leak-proof containers (at least three 1L containers) to take your culinary creations home

Useful info:

• Address: 8 rue Charles Brunellière, 44100 Nantes
• How to get here:
  • Access by tram: stop Chantier Naval
  • Access by road: Directions Google Maps