Cooking Class: Modern Plant-Based French Cuisine
Learn how to elevate plant-based cuisine the French way in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Léa.
To start the class, make a homemade pâté with cashews, hazelnuts and chestnuts, flavored with nutmeg, cardamom and whiskey. After combining your ingredients, top freshly-baked bread with the vegan pâte for a flavorful first bite. Next, make a hearty stew with mushrooms, pearl onions and seitan with a rich white wine sauce. On the side, fluffy rice pilaf seasoned with aromatic herbs. Mixed greens and a drizzle of Dijon mustard vinaigrette serve as a second refreshing side. A decadent tarte tatin filled with seasonal fruit in a flaky puff pastry and perfectly caramelized top finishes the meal on a sweet note. Explore a new side of French cuisine when you book this cooking class today!
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Homemade Pâté With Fresh Gluten-Free Bread
With cashews, hazelnuts, chestnuts, whisky, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon and pepper
Seitan Blanquette Stew
With seitan, white wine sauce, mushrooms and pearl onions
Herb Pilaf Rice
With basmati rice, herbs and vegetable broth
Crunchy Seasonal Salad
With mixed greens and Dijon mustard vinaigrette
Classic Caramelized Tarte Tatin
With seasonal fruit, puff pastry, butter and sugar
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 3
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsVegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Beginner, French, Cake Baking
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Outside Reviews for Chef Léa
Silvia
23 Feb 2026
Chef Léa is a skilled plant-based chef trained in France, with international experience. She creates seasonal, beautifully balanced dishes that are both comforting and creative. Her approach proves that plant-based food can be inclusive, nourishing, and full of flavor.
Event location: Montreal
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Passionate about creating inclusive, nourishing and imaginative menus, Chef Léa refined her skills in professional kitchens from France to Australia, with a focus on plant-based and allergy-conscious cuisine. Grounded in seasonality, thoughtful sourcing and creativity, she approaches every dish with care and intention. Through warm, hands-on culinary experiences, Chef Léa blends education with genuine hospitality, sharing practical techniques and inspiring others to cook plant-based meals that are both accessible and full of flavor.
