Leading Executive Vegan Pastry Chef “Bring Back the Art of Baking” Introducing Chef Danielle's Vegan Afternoon Tea Club

Belgium born Chef Danielle Maupertuis is the UK’s leading Executive Vegan Pastry Chef as well as an author, presenter and trainer at The Vegetarian Society. 

Chef Danielle has over 40 years of worldwide professional baking experience and is bringing back the art of baking. 

Through Danielle meeting and talking with clients and people attending her cookery demos she is discovering that people spend more time watching cookery TV programmes than baking themselves. 

Chef Danielle shows guests that vegan desserts are a piece of cake and the cherry on top is that she will show you how to make them all yourself afterwards.

Chef Danielle Maupertuis says: 

“We are losing the art of baking and I want to do something about this. In my demos I have been asking: 

“When was the last time you baked from scratch? “When was the last time you baked with your son or daughter?” 

The answers are not positive….. 

“This is why I launched my Exclusive Vegan and Gluten-free Afternoon Tea Clubs and the feedback has been fantastic!"  

Baking is a stress reliever, and it helps you switch off – you have to focus on what you are doing. Danielle has chatted with some people who say that baking has boosted their confidence too. 

Danielle feels that not only are these magic moments creating such wonderful memories these times are also educating your children so they have a lifelong skill. Baking helps them make decisions and shows them how follow instructions.

Danielle bakes with her grandson and they all have the most wonderful time.

“Be prepared for mistakes of course – however that’s part of the fun! We learn by our mistakes – if something is baked for too long or not whisked up enough – you will learn and be better for next time.” 

Chef Danielle’s personal tips include getting ready in advance.

“Go shopping a day or 2 in advance – take the recipe book with you and be prepared as you may need to visit a few supermarkets or local shops to find some ingredients. Go shopping with your child and set them tasks of finding some of the ingredients.”

“You can of course order ingredients online as well however get everything sorted out in advance – preparation is key.”

Chef Danielle’s passion is teaching others to make the most stunning and delicious plant based and gluten free treats as well…. And does this through her cookery book, online courses, one on one sessions…. and her popular Vegan and Gluten Free Fine Dining Vegan Afternoon Tea clubs that she is looking to expand.

Chef Danielle travels to a venue of your choice and serves a selection of scones, sweets and savouries. The menu includes: 

·        Vegan and gluten-free sweet potato scones, homemade strawberry jam, vegan butter and cream.

·        Beetroot houmous tartlet

·        Homemade seeds bread with plant-based cheese, tomato and rocket

·        Homemade cornbread with roasted red peppers and a lentils purée.

·        An assortment of 3 desserts, according to the theme and season – and a chocolate one for sure!

“I champion vegan desserts and my recipes are perfect for everyone – not just vegans! 

I have clients with dairy intolerances, allergies, people who have taken part in Veganuary or even want to avoid cholesterol - and vegan desserts are cholesterol free. In fact my clients also are just simply dessert lovers!”

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Editors notes

Belgium born Chef Danielle Maupertuis is the UK’s leading Executive Vegan Pastry Chef as well as an author, presenter and trainer at The Vegetarian Society.

Chef Danielle has over 40 years of worldwide professional baking experience and is concerned that we are losing the art of cooking and baking.