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Join us for an intimate evening with Chef Elvira Rodriguez Alonso, whose passion for plant-based cuisine is matched only by her talent for storytelling.

As she guides you through each course, Chef Elvira will share the inspiration behind her creations. This is more than a meal—it’s an opportunity to learn, savour, and be inspired by a true master of plant-based cooking.

Multiple dates with unique menus! Join us for dinner and elevate your plant-based cooking today!

Bella Italia - February 7, 2025
Fennel and Orange Salad | Anise notes of crispy fennel and sweet- tart orange on bitter arugula leaves

Minestrone al Pesto | Italian vegetable soup topped with pesto

Braised Balsamic Radiccio & Sautéed Rosemary Broccolini | Balsamic glazed radiccio wedges & earthy, woodsy rosemary

Lentil Meat Balls with Romesco Sauce | Cauliflower Rice, Spanish Romesco

Pear Frangipane |Pears on a crispy crust, almond paste


Tour d'Europe - March 28, 2025
Stuffed Baby Peppers | Cashew-herb cream


Spring Soup | Asparagus, Mushroom



Warm Lentil Salad | Beluga lentils, roasted vegetables, mustard vinaigrette

Vegetable Strudel | Tomato Dijon Sauce, vegetables and cashew cream

French Apple Tart | Glazed apples, buttery crust




Voilà! A French Delight - April 4, 2025
French Onion Tart Bites | Caramelized onions, Phyllo crust


“Bonne Femme” Vegetable soup | Seasonal vegetables, creamy broth, Herbs de Provence


Salad Niçoise | Romaine hearts, green beans à la vinaigrette, nugget potato-caper salad, tomatoes, Provençal marinated olives, “Tofu-Tuna”


Broiled Local Asparagus | Slow roasted tomatoes, tarragon btter, roasted citrussy crumbs


Apple Galette | Apples, buttery crust, cinnamon, lemon



Oh mamma mia! Eat like an Italian - May 2, 2025
Stuffed Mushrooms | Cremini mushroom cups, sundried tomatoes

Steamed Artichokes | Feta-Herb dip


Spring Italian Salad | Spring greens, radishes, tomatoes, asparagus & peas, thyme-marinated cannellini beans, fresh herbs, Balsamic-lemon dressing


Lasagna Classica | Layered pasta sheets, vegetable Bolognese sauce, cashew ricotta, wilted fresh spinach.


Italian Macerated Local Strawberries | Vanilla Half-Moon Cookies


Enhance your beverage experience: Handpicked wine pairings by our sommelier, Mia Papadopoulos are available for purchase with your ticket or at the door.




Meet Your Chef: Chef Elvira is on a mission to share gourmet plant-based recipes for all types of diners (plant-based or not!). She has been a vegetarian and vegan chef for over 35 years and co-owned one of the first vegetarian restaurant in Cologne, Germany among other vegetarian catering services across Germany, Italy, and the United States.

Passionate about food from the start, Elvira's cookbook Irresistibly Vegan, went on to win one of the prestigious Gourmand World Awards for Best Canadian Vegan Cookbook! Join Elvira for this class that promises food that is healthy, scrumptious, supports a more humane lifestyle, and a sustainable planet!


Youth under 16 years old are welcome to join our cooking classes, provided they are accompanied by a paying adult, and each youth has their own ticket.

Have questions about this class? Visit our FAQ or email info@lakehousekitchens.com
Love this class? Check out the full calendar of cooking & beverage classes!
Don’t forget you receive 15% off your next retail purchase at Lakehouse Home Store with your Culinary Cashback class voucher!

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