La Bonne Vie specializes in nutritionally focused Chef-prepared meal delivery, cooking classes, private events, and small-batch catering. We are experts in tailoring each experience so that every guest can sit back, relax, and enjoy each offering without doing all of the work.
Description
Unlock the foundation of classic French cuisine by mastering the five mother sauces that serve as the base for countless dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn the techniques and principles behind these essential sauces, gaining the skills to elevate your home cooking and impress guests with your culinary expertise.
What You'll Learn:
Béchamel – The creamy, velvety white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk. Perfect for dishes like mac and cheese, croquettes, and gratins.
Velouté – A light stock-based sauce that pairs well with poultry or fish. Learn how to make this delicate, smooth sauce and explore variations.
Espagnole – A rich, brown sauce made with beef or veal stock, tomatoes, and brown roux. This sauce is the base for hearty, flavorful dishes like braised meats and stews.
Tomato Sauce – A classic, versatile sauce made from ripe tomatoes, aromatics, and seasonings. Perfect for pasta, pizza, and a wide array of Mediterranean dishes.
Hollandaise – The indulgent, buttery sauce made with egg yolks and lemon, commonly paired with eggs Benedict, asparagus, or fish.
Class Highlights:
Hands-On Experience: You'll create each mother sauce from scratch, learning the traditional techniques and tips to ensure perfect consistency and flavor every time.
Tasting & Pairing: Taste the sauces with complementary dishes and ingredients to understand their versatility and how to incorporate them into a wide range of recipes.
Cooking Techniques: Master the art of creating smooth, lump-free sauces and learn the secrets of sauce thickening, emulsifying, and flavor balancing.
Chef’s Tips: Learn shortcuts for making sauces ahead of time, how to adjust seasonings, and how to build upon these sauces to create endless variations.
Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong culinary foundation or an experienced cook wanting to refine your skills, this class will leave you with the knowledge and confidence to make sauces that transform your meals into culinary masterpieces.
Join us for this educational and delicious journey through the world of mother sauces, and become a sauce-making expert in your own kitchen!
What to Expect
Great cooking is about more than just recipes- it's about celebrating culinary experiences with a foodie community. In this class, you'll learn with other students in a positive, interactive environment led by our professional Chef instructor.
Length: Approximately 2 hours (timing will depend on class size and flow!)
Format: Hands-On. Get ready to stir up your inner chef as you work with other students, typically in groups of four people, guided by the chef instructor. You’ll be standing and cooking during the class, so please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and have long hair tied back.
Restrictions: Ages 17 and older. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued for any reason. If your plans change classes may be rescheduled with a minimum of 96 hours notice (4 days).
LBV reserves the right to cancel and/or reschedule classes as needed. (weather, illness, etc.) Though this is never our goal, if we need to do so, an email will be sent to the ticket holder with rescheduling options asap.
Experience Options
Premium Experience: Arrive up to 30 minutes before the start of class and enjoy a seasonal appetizer as well as your choice of one complimentary glass of beer, wine, or soft drink. (additional drinks available for purchase) Also, spend a little one on one time with our chef instructor!
General Admission: Enjoy a hands on cooking class experience with seasoned chefs and quality ingredients! We provide everything needed including Aprons! Drinks are available for purchase at the beginning and end of class - please ask your chef for assistance :)
Allergies: We will attempt to accommodate any true medical allergy with advance notice. Please indicate allergies when completing ticket purchase.
Date & Time
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
La Bonne Vie
1060 Chinoe RoadLexington, Kentucky 40502
