Gentle Gourmet

Gentle Gourmet

Gentle Gourmet

2026 – NEW PROGRAM – French Vegan Bistrot Cuisine – October 5th – October 9th, 2026

French Vegan Bistrot Cuisine – October 2026

Dates: October 5–9, 2026
Format: 5 Days | 7 hours/day | 35 hours total
Style: Hands-on | Vegan | French Bistrot Classics Reinvented

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Description

Day 1 – Monday: Foundations of French Vegan Cooking

Theme: Techniques & Flavor Building

  • Introduction to vegan French pantry essentials

  • Plant-based stocks and sauces: velouté, béchamel, sauce vin rouge

  • Mastering mirepoix and bouquet garni

  • Classic lentil terrine with cornichon mustard glaze

  • Faux-fromage tasting: cashew chèvre, sunflower pâté

  • Hands-on: Construct your own “entrée froide” plate

Day 2 – Tuesday: Bistro Starters & Tartines

Theme: Small plates & casual elegance

  • Vegan tartare: beetroot, mushroom, capers

  • Chic tartines: caramelized onion–thyme confit, walnut–miso spread

  • Warm galette aux poireaux (leek buckwheat tart)

  • Soup workshop: potage parmentier revisited (no cream!)

  • Mocktail pairing: verjus spritz with rosemary

  • Hands-on: Craft your own trio of elegant starters

Day 3 – Wednesday: Hearty Mains & Vegan Meats

Theme: Reinventing classics

  • Mushroom–seitan bourguignon (red wine stew)

  • Stuffed vegetables “à la provençale” (GF quinoa + lentil base)

  • Vegan “duck” à l’orange with orange–thyme glaze

  • Sides: Pommes fondantes & roasted sunchokes

  • Sauce focus: vegan demi-glace and reduction techniques

  • Hands-on: Full bistrot main course plating

Day 4 – Thursday: Bistro Breads & Gluten-Free Options

Theme: Boulangère-style sides & doughs

  • Fougasse with olives & herbs

  • Gluten-free savory tart crusts

  • Chickpea panisse fries with aioli

  • Vegan quiche lorraine with smoked tofu

  • Seasonal salad pairings with Dijon vinaigrette

  • Hands-on: Bake & plate a mini quiche or fougasse with accompaniments

Day 5 – Friday: Vegan Bistro Desserts & Final Plating

Theme: Pâtisserie végétale & Presentation

  • Vegan crème brûlée (coconut–vanilla base)

  • Tarte Tatin with caramelized apples (GF crust option)

  • Chocolate mousse à l’aquafaba

  • Plating workshop: garnishes, quenelles, sauces

  • Final project: 3-course vegan bistrot menu (starter, main, dessert)

  • Closing: Presentation, photos, certificates + recipe booklet

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

Duration        Total Price         Price per Week
1 week               3,045 €                3,045 €

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.
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.