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Plant-Based Dinner Series with Chef Elvira Rodriguez Alonso | A Taste of South Asia - $125

Plant-Based Taste of South Asia: A Chef’s Table with Chef Elvira
Demonstration • Seasonal • Vibrant • Story-Driven

Join award-winning cookbook author and plant-based chef Elvira Rodrigues Alfonso for an immersive evening exploring the bold, aromatic, and deeply comforting flavours of South Asian cuisine — entirely plant-based.

Hosted in the intimate Chef’s Theatre at Lakehouse Kitchens, this interactive demonstration-style experience highlights vibrant spices, layered curries, fresh herbs, warming broths, and traditional techniques reimagined through a modern plant-forward lens.

Throughout the evening, Chef Elvira will guide guests through the foundations of balancing spice, acidity, texture, and aromatics while sharing stories, techniques, and inspiration behind South Asian cooking traditions. Guests will enjoy multiple chef-prepared courses while learning how plant-based ingredients can create dishes that are rich, satisfying, and full of depth.

Expect fragrant curries, handmade accompaniments, bright chutneys, slow-simmered sauces, and beautifully layered flavours designed to nourish and inspire.

Perfect For:
Plant-based food lovers, curious home cooks, date nights, and anyone looking to experience the vibrant flavours and traditions of South Asian cuisine in an engaging chef-led setting.

What You’ll Experience:

Live chef-led demonstrations in the Chef’s Theatre
Multiple plant-based South Asian-inspired courses
Techniques for building flavour with spices, herbs, and aromatics
Insights into traditional and modern plant-based cooking methods
Interactive storytelling, education, and culinary inspiration
A relaxed, intimate dining experience with Chef Elvira

Menu
Tom Yum Broth | lemongrass, chilies, lime, cilantro, coconut milk

Money Bags | rice paper dumplings, tempeh, glass noodles, tamarind, peanut sauce

Charred Broccoli | mango, ginger, sesame

Bamboo Bali Bowl | bamboo shoots, mushroom, sweet & spicy tofu, almond sauce, coconut sticky rice, mung beans

Coconut Panna Cotta | tropical fruits

Enhance your beverage experience
Handpicked wine pairings by our sommelier are available for purchase with your ticket or at the event. We also offer a curated beverage menu with lots local inspiration. Plenty of alcohol and non alcohol options available.

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!

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Cancellation policy: In the event you need to cancel, we offer credit or a rescheduled class based on notice provided as follows:

31+ days of notice - 100% refund to original payment method less 15% administration fee
14 to 30 days of notice – 100% of class value returned as class credit
3 to 14 days of notice – 50% of class value returned as class credit
0 to 3 days (72 hours) of notice and no-shows – 0% of class value returned

Cancellation arrangements can be made only by telephone at (250) 763-9500 ext 111

This policy is non-negotiable for any reason, including but not limited to weather and illness.

Class credit is not transferable to retail purchases at Lakehouse Home Store.

We reserve the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or low class registration. We will reach out to you to arrange a refund or to reschedule your class.

A waiver must be signed by all guests prior to the start of the class.

We welcome youth as participants in our kitchen but ask that youth 18 and younger attend class with an adult. We encourage you to make sure the class topic is a good choice for them, and that their maturity level is ready for 2-3 hours of instruction.

Participants must be 19+ for our alcoholic beverage education classes.

Food Allergies: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please call 250-763-9500 ext 111 or email info@lakehousekitchens.com so that we may assess if accommodations can be made to the class menu. You are always welcome to attend to learn, eating is up to you! Allergies are the responsibility of the guest and not of the Lakehouse Kitchens Cooking School. We are unable to take responsibility for allergic reactions to foodstuffs. Be advised that our kitchens are not a gluten or nut-free environment.

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Plant-Based Dinner Series with Chef Elvira Rodriguez Alonso | A Taste of South Asia - $125

Event $125.00