Gentle Gourmet

Gentle Gourmet

Gentle Gourmet

2026 – French Vegan Cuisine & Pastry – 4 week – September 7th – October 2nd, 2026

Catégorie : Étiquette : Marque :

Description

4-Week Program

Week 1: Sauces, Soups & Salads Week

DAY 1:
Morning: Introduction to the program, kitchen tour, equipment overview
Afternoon: Cold sauces (vinaigrettes, vegan mayonnaise…)

DAY 2:
Cold sauces continued (pistou, pestos, aioli, vegan yogurt-based sauces…)

DAY 3:
Pastry class – flan, clafoutis, far breton (french custard cake)

DAY 4:
Traditional French salads and soups

DAY 5:
Hot sauces (béchamel, vegan hollandaise, wine-based sauces, plant-based “meat jus,” orange sauce, etc.)


Week 2: Vegetable Week

DAY 1:
Vegetable prep and cooking techniques (roasting, steaming, glazing…)

DAY 2:
Green vegetables (vegetable gratins, sautéed vegetables…) and cooking methods

DAY 3:
Pastry class – dessert verrines (chocolate mousse, vegan pana cotta, lemon meringue “tart” in a glass…)

DAY 4:
Working with mushrooms in various textures + focus on 5 types of root vegetables

DAY 5:
Elevating spring vegetables (asparagus, peas, baby vegetables…)


Week 3: Plant Proteins Week

DAY 1:
Silken tofu – savory mousses, sauces…

DAY 2:
Firm tofu (fried, sautéed, etc.), tempeh (French tartare, vegan “bacon”…)

DAY 3:
Pastry class – four types of pound cake (lemon, chocolate, praline, spiced)

DAY 4:
Textured soy protein (lasagna, chili…)

DAY 5:
Legumes – spreads, salads, hidden beans in dishes like wraps and breads, plus classic French dishes (e.g., vegan Toulouse-style cassoulet)


Week 4: Vegan Substitutes Week

DAY 1:
Plant-based seafood inspirations – vegan “tuna” salad, salmon alternatives, vegan tarama & “fish” pâté, and Marseille-style vegan “fish” soup

DAY 2:
Dairy substitutes – vegan cheese sauces, plant-based “goat” cheese, plant milks, vegan butters and yogurts…

DAY 3:
Pastry class – crepes, waffles, shortbread cookies, madeleine

DAY 4:
Making your own vegan “meat” alternatives: seitan, vegan sausages, roast

DAY 5:
Egg substitutes – vegan omelets, scrambled and fried “eggs,” deviled eggs, egg salad/sandwiches, quiches…

2026 prices : all included (lodging, all meals, + services)

Duration        Total Price         Price per Week
1 week               3,045 €                3,045 €
2 weeks             5,775 €                2,888 €
3 weeks            8,190 €                 2,730 €
4 weeks         10,080 €                 2,520 €

Courses can be taken without on-site accommodation. There are Airbnb options available nearby in Brosville. Please contact us  for more information.

All meals during the week are included in the price and will be shared with the teachers and fellow students — a wonderful opportunity to connect and exchange outside the kitchen.
Breakfast is also included and enjoyed individually in each guest’s accommodation.
Weekend meals can be arranged upon request with pleasure, though they are not shared with the teachers.
Soft drinks, tea, coffee, and herbal infusions are available at all times and unlimited throughout your stay. Please note that alcohol is not permitted on the premises.