Culinary workshop for Erasmus+ students: first edition 2025!

On Thursday March 6, a culinary workshop was held at the CROUS restaurant des Quais, bringing together 11 international students of German, Italian, Spanish, Romanian and Greek nationality. The event took place in a warm, intercultural atmosphere.

A workshop overseen by passionate professionals

To guide participants in preparing the menu, chef Frédéric and his second Yamina shared their culinary know-how and tips. Pedagogical and attentive, they took the time to explain each stage of the recipes, giving advice on how to make the dishes a success and adapting the techniques (such as chemisage of muffins) to the level of each participant.

A tasty and accessible vegetarian menu

The menu prepared by the students was 100% vegetarian, designed to be easy to make again at home, yet tasty and balanced:

Starter: Savoury pumpkin tart - a golden, crisp pastry topped with a creamy pumpkin purée, spiced up with a few spices and melting cheese.

 

Main course: Pancakes stuffed with leek fondue - light, fluffy pancakes, generously topped with leek fondue.

    

Dessert: Muffins - delicious, moist cakes with an intense taste of chocolate or lemon, perfect for a sweet touch at the end of the meal.

  

A moment of exchange and sharing

Throughout the workshop, students discovered not only new culinary techniques, but also new flavors and simple ways of integrating vegetarian recipes into their daily lives. Teamwork was at the heart of the event: everyone pitched in by peeling, cutting, mixing and supervising cooking.

The workshop was also an opportunity to discuss the eating habits and culinary traditions of each of the countries represented. Students shared anecdotes about dishes typical of their culture, creating a dynamic dialogue around gastronomy.

A convivial tasting to close the evening

After an hour's preparation in the kitchen, the apprentice chefs were able to savor their creations during a convivial dinner, set around a large table. The tasting provided an opportunity to extend the conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. Some of the students even shared ideas for adapting the recipes to their own tastes.

 

Next event in May!

In view of the success of this workshop, a new event is already scheduled for May, with a new culinary theme to discover.