✨🎄 A Gourmet, Creative & 100% Festive Evening! 🎄✨
Larkin’s Café and La Cocotte Mijote invite you to an unforgettable culinary experience! Join us for a magical evening where you’ll learn to create a stunning gluten-free Bûche de Noël (Yule log) and decadent vegan chocolate truffles—the perfect centerpieces for your Christmas celebration.
This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s a complete festive experience with holiday apéro, welcome cocktail, and the warm, convivial atmosphere that makes Christmas special!
What Makes This Workshop Special
Led by the expert team from La Cocotte Mijote, specialists in creative and inclusive cuisine, this workshop proves that gluten-free and vegan desserts can be absolutely spectacular. You’ll master professional techniques while enjoying a relaxed, festive evening with fellow food enthusiasts.
The best part? You’ll take home your beautiful Bûche de Noël to wow your family and friends at Christmas dinner!
Workshop Activities
🎂 Gluten-Free Bûche de Noël Creation
Master the art of the traditional French Christmas dessert:
- Learn gluten-free sponge cake techniques
- Create smooth, delicious cream filling
- Roll the perfect log shape
- Professional decoration techniques
- Beautiful presentation tips
- Take home your complete Bûche de Noël!
🍫 Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Create irresistible plant-based treats:
- Master vegan chocolate ganache
- Hand-rolling techniques
- Various coating options (cocoa, nuts, coconut)
- Professional finishing touches
- Take home your truffle collection!
🥂 Holiday Apéro Included
Enjoy a festive spread while you work:
- Homemade Gingerbread - Traditional spiced holiday bread
- Faux Gras - Luxurious plant-based foie gras alternative
- Red Onion Chutney - Sweet and tangy accompaniment
- Welcome Cocktail - Festive beverage to start the evening 🌿
Workshop Details
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Duration: 2 hours of festive culinary creativity
- Location: Larkin’s Café, 218 Avenue de Tournamy, 06250 Mougins
- Perfect For: Adults and teens (16+)
- Price: €45 all-inclusive
- Group: Limited spots for personalized attention
Meet Your Workshop Leader
👩🍳 La Cocotte Mijote
Specialist in creative, inclusive cuisine with a passion for making everyone feel welcome at the table. La Cocotte Mijote creates innovative recipes that prove dietary restrictions never mean sacrificing flavor or beauty.
With expertise in gluten-free and vegan cooking, they bring professional techniques and creative flair to every workshop, making complex recipes accessible and fun for all skill levels.
Follow on Instagram: @la_cocotte_mijote
Evening Program
🎄 Welcome & Apéro (7:00 PM)
- Festive welcome cocktail
- Enjoy holiday apéro spread
- Meet your fellow participants
- Overview of the evening’s creations
🎂 Bûche de Noël Workshop
- Step-by-step guidance on gluten-free baking
- Learn professional sponge cake technique
- Create and flavor the cream filling
- Master the rolling technique
- Decorate your beautiful Bûche
- Professional presentation tips
🍫 Vegan Truffle Making
- Prepare rich chocolate ganache
- Learn hand-rolling techniques
- Explore various coatings
- Create beautiful presentations
- Box your truffle collection
📦 Wrap Up & Takeaway (9:00 PM)
- Carefully package your Bûche de Noël
- Box your chocolate truffles
- Receive recipe cards
- Storage and serving tips
- Holiday wishes!
What’s Included - All for €45!
✅ Complete Bûche de Noël to take home
✅ Collection of vegan chocolate truffles
✅ All premium ingredients (gluten-free & vegan)
✅ Professional cooking equipment and tools
✅ Holiday apéro spread:
- Homemade gingerbread
- Plant-based faux gras
- Red onion chutney
✅ Welcome cocktail
✅ Expert guidance from La Cocotte Mijote
✅ Recipe cards for both creations
✅ Aprons provided
✅ Take-home packaging
Why This Workshop Is Perfect
- Complete Christmas Dessert: Take home a show-stopping Bûche de Noël
- Inclusive Cuisine: Gluten-free and vegan options that taste amazing
- Learn Professional Techniques: Skills you’ll use for years
- Festive Atmosphere: Holiday apéro and cocktail included
- Take-Home Treats: Bûche AND truffles for your celebrations
- Expert Instruction: Learn from specialists in dietary-inclusive cuisine
- Small Group: Personalized attention and hands-on learning
- Convivial Evening: Make new friends while cooking
Perfect For
- Gluten-free households seeking delicious holiday desserts
- Vegan food lovers wanting festive treats
- Home bakers ready to expand their skills
- Christmas hosts needing impressive desserts
- Dietary-inclusive cooks learning new techniques
- Food enthusiasts who love French pastry
- Gift seekers - surprise someone with a workshop voucher!
- Anyone who wants to create magical Christmas memories
Dietary Information
Gluten-Free: The Bûche de Noël is completely gluten-free, made with alternative flours that create the same light, fluffy texture as traditional sponge cake.
Vegan: The chocolate truffles are 100% plant-based, using high-quality vegan chocolate and dairy-free ingredients.
Apéro: The gingerbread, faux gras, and chutney are all vegan-friendly. If you have other dietary restrictions, please inform us when booking.
Practical Information
What to bring:
- Your enthusiasm for festive cooking!
- Comfortable clothing (aprons provided)
- Container or bag for safe transport home (boxes provided)
Skill level:
- No experience necessary
- All techniques taught step-by-step
- Suitable for beginners to experienced bakers
After the workshop:
- Storage instructions provided
- Serving suggestions included
- Truffles keep for 2 weeks refrigerated
Bookings & Registration
⚠️ LIMITED SPOTS - Reserve Now!
This festive workshop is the perfect way to prepare for Christmas while learning valuable culinary skills. Spaces fill quickly!
📲 Easy Registration via WhatsApp
WhatsApp: +33 (0) 7 69 15 68 51
Please specify when booking:
- Your name
- Number of participants
- Any dietary restrictions beyond gluten/dairy
📞 Other Contact Methods
- Phone: +33 (0) 4 22 32 90 15
- Email: gabriela@larkinscafe.com
Why Choose This Workshop?
At Larkin’s Café, we believe everyone deserves to enjoy beautiful, delicious holiday desserts, regardless of dietary needs. By partnering with La Cocotte Mijote, we’ve created an experience that celebrates inclusive cuisine without compromising on taste or elegance.
This workshop combines professional culinary instruction with the warmth and joy of the holiday season. You’ll leave with not just recipes, but the confidence to create stunning gluten-free and vegan desserts for any occasion.
Plus, imagine the faces of your family when you present a homemade Bûche de Noël at Christmas dinner!
🎄 About the Bûche de Noël
The Bûche de Noël (Yule log) is a traditional French Christmas dessert dating back to the 19th century. Originally inspired by the Yule log burned in the hearth during winter solstice celebrations, this rolled sponge cake decorated to look like a log has become an essential part of French Christmas celebrations.
Learning to make this iconic dessert is a beautiful way to connect with French holiday traditions while adapting them to modern dietary needs!
🎁 Perfect Gift Idea
Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Surprise a food-loving friend or family member with a spot in this workshop! Contact us about gift vouchers.
This workshop welcomes participants of all skill levels. Our focus is on learning, creativity, and enjoying the festive season together!
Join us for an evening of creativity, conviviality, and Christmas magic! ✨🎄
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