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Avantgarden! Vegan & Vegetarian Cuisine

Eric Centeno  (Owner / Executive Chef, INHC, CRFC, Exquisite Delites Catering Company)

Location: Ballroom D

Date: Thursday, February 15

Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: CS-Culinary Arts

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

This class is designed for caterers and chefs who want to learn how to create delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian dishes for their clients. The class will cover a variety of topics, including:

The basics of vegan and vegetarian cooking
How to create flavorful and satisfying dishes without meat or dairy
How to use plant-based ingredients in a variety of cuisines
The class will be taught by a Certified Raw Vegan Chef, and Certified Nutritional Health Coach who will share his knowledge and expertise with the participants.

At the end of the class, participants will be able to:

Create a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes using plant-based products
Plan and execute a vegan or vegetarian catering event
Meet the dietary needs of their clients
This class is a valuable resource for caterers and chefs who want to expand their culinary skills and offer vegan and vegetarian options to their clients.

Presentation File

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