by Karine Castro | 15 Mar 2026 | Advice
Requests for vegetarian or vegan dishes now appear regularly in many restaurants, reflecting the evolving dietary habits of part of the clientele. The way an establishment responds to these requests immediately reveals the level of anticipation in the kitchen, the...
by Karine Castro | 2 Feb 2026 | Advice
Long perceived as a simple add-on service, breakfast has now become a true marker of identity for hotels and restaurants. It reflects positioning, values, and the level of care given to guests’ well-being. In a context where healthy, sustainable, and plant-based food...
by Karine Castro | 12 Jan 2026 | Advice
Plant-based cuisine has gained visibility and legitimacy in the last years. Despite this growing interest, many establishments notice that their plant-based dishes don’t attract as much as expected. Indeed, having a plant-based option on the menu does not guarantee it...
by Karine Castro | 12 Oct 2025 | Advice
Sauce is the subtle link between ingredients. It harmonizes flavors, balances textures, and brings depth to a dish. In plant-based cuisine, recreating traditional sauces — often built on animal-based products — represents a stimulating creative challenge. The goal is...
by Karine Castro | 21 Apr 2025 | Advice, Pastry
Plant-based pastry is gaining popularity, driven by visionary Pastry Chefs who make it a modern, creative expression firmly rooted in current concerns. By meeting the growing expectations of customers regarding sustainability, health and ethical dietary choices,...
by Karine Castro | 14 Oct 2024 | Advice, Recipe
Halloween is approaching, and it’s the perfect opportunity for chefs to surprise their guests with a creative, spooky, and… 100% plant-based menu! Think flavorful, colorful, and ethical creations that highlight seasonal vegetables and autumnal flavors. Why offer a...
by Karine Castro | 29 Sep 2024 | Advice
Plant-based cuisine offers a vast array of ingredients to explore, and fruits stand out as major culinary assets. Their seasonal diversity allows chefs to play with textures, acidity and colors to elevate each dish and enrich menus. Mastering the art of incorporating...
by Karine Castro | 7 Jul 2024 | Advice
Have you considered plant-based ice cream? This frozen treat opens up new creative possibilities for professionals looking to expand their menus and offer alternatives to traditional sorbets and ice creams. Ice cream, gelato, full-fruit sorbets… To define what...
by Karine Castro | 3 Oct 2023 | Advice
Tofu has become a key ingredient in vegetarian and plant-based menus. Its presence reassures and demonstrates the attention paid to customers’ specific dietary needs. By including this ingredient on his menu, a chef shows that he recognizes the importance of offering...
by Karine Castro | 20 Mar 2023 | Advice
Imagine for a moment… if all the traditional restaurants proposing a vegetarian or plant-based menu had a dedicated webpage on their website. It would undoubtedly assist customers in identifying the offering more clearly and directly, providing them reassurance...
by Karine Castro | 27 Feb 2023 | Advice
Beyond the widely recognized conventional meaning that defines plant-based gastronomy as a cuisine excluding the use of animal-derived products, there are many other definitions that complement this approach in an intellectual and philosophical way. Plant-based...
by Marie | 14 Nov 2022 | Advice
You are ready to introduce your plant-based menu and would you like to test it, in order to validate its appeal with your current and prospective customers? The Institut de la Gastronomie Végétale can assist you during this launch phase, facilitating discussions with...
