The Art of Plant-Based Pies

Date :  Friday, February 6th, 2026
Time : 04:30 pm - 07:30 pm
Duration : 3 hours
Maximum number of participants : 8
Price : $ 265 (Including HST.)
Note: Price includes paper chef hat, apron, towel and take away container.
*Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

Le Cordon Bleu is proud to welcome you into its school in the heart of Ottawa. Delivering the most recognized and prestigious culinary training programs in the world, Le Cordon Bleu^® Ottawa has drawn upon years of experience in professional culinary education to develop a curriculum of privatized course packages designed to meet the needs of every gourmet enthusiast.

Recipe Overview

The tourtière is an iconic Quebec dish, traditionally a savory meat pie. This 100% Plant-Based version allows you to explore how classic Quebecois techniques—handcrafted puff pastry, precise vegetable cutting, and controlled cooking times—can be adapted to modern, responsible cuisine.

Learning Objectives

Through this recipe, you will develop the following skills:

• Mastery of puff pastry: Folding (Tourage), resting, and rolling techniques.
• Cutting techniques: Macedoine (small dice), fine slicing, and rough chopping.
• Cooking management: Pre-cooking vegetables, glazing, and oven timing.
• Adapting traditional recipes to Plant-Based alternatives.

Questions? We're happy to help! Email us at Ottawa-StudentServices@cordonbleu.edu

NOTE: If you would like to apply a gift certificate to your payment or if you are a vocational student / alumni, please contact Ottawa-StudentServices@cordonbleu.edu to register.