La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering

This is how we Picnic at the Pops. 🧺🥂

Saturday night at Keeneland called for good music, a beautiful Kentucky summer evening… and a picnic worth looking forward to.

Our kitchen spent the day preparing Picnic with the Pops packages filled with everything from Nashville Hot Crispy Chicken and slow-cooked brisket to fresh summer sides, appetizers, and a little something sweet for the end of the night. 😍

Then we packed it all up so our guests could simply arrive at Keeneland, unpack their dinner, pour a glass, and enjoy the evening.

No grocery shopping. No cooking. No hauling a cooler full of containers. Just really, really good food waiting for you.

We’ve watched our Picnic with the Pops orders grow a little more each year, and seeing these leave our kitchen Saturday made us pretty sure of one thing…

Next year, we want to pack a whole lot more of them. 😉

So if Picnic with the Pops is one of your favorite summer traditions—or you’ve always wanted to go—save this post and remember us when next summer rolls around.

Because the music may be the main event…
but your picnic can be pretty unforgettable, too. ✨

Cooking for 2: Healthy Meal Prep at Home 🥂🍴

What if dinner this week was already figured out?

This Saturday, we’re taking one of our most-loved class formats — Cooking for 2 — and showing you how to bring a little more ease (and a LOT more flavor) to dinner at home.
You’ll cook alongside our chefs, pick up smart meal-prep techniques, and learn how to turn fresh, wholesome ingredients into meals you’ll actually be excited to eat.

And when we say healthy, we don’t mean boring. 😉

Think big flavor, satisfying meals, clever shortcuts, and chef techniques that make cooking for two feel less like a chore and more like something you look forward to.

Come with your spouse, partner, best friend, or favorite foodie and make a Saturday out of it. You’ll cook, eat, learn — and leave with plenty of inspiration for your next weeknight dinner.

📅 This Saturday, August 15
🍴 Cooking for 2: Healthy Meal Prep at Home
🎟️ Seats are available (each Cooking for 2 ticket reserves 2 seats)

www.lbvcooking.com/cooking-classes

Good food. Good company. And a week of better dinners waiting for you. ✨

Chef lunch: because apparently coffee doesn’t count as a meal. 🥗☕️

We’re fueling up before a very full weekend of catering, Picnic with the Pops orders, private dinners, and inflight catering.

Salads today. Controlled chaos tomorrow. 👨‍🍳

Sometimes the best self-care is simply slowing down.

Join us on Saturday, August 15 at 6:00 PM for an evening created to help you reconnect, recharge, and enjoy the simple luxury of time well spent.

Ladies Night: Natural Spa & Spritzers is more than a cooking class—it’s an experience.
Spend the evening with friends (or make new ones) as we create fresh, seasonal spritzers, enjoy light and nourishing small bites, and learn how to make beautiful natural spa-inspired treats you can enjoy long after the class is over.

Imagine an evening filled with fresh herbs, citrus, beautiful flavors, good conversation, and a little well-deserved indulgence.

Because wellness isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating moments that help you feel your best.

Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, this is the perfect excuse to step away from the busyness of life and enjoy an evening that’s equal parts delicious and relaxing.

Seats are limited, so gather your favorite people and reserve your spots today.
Visit www.lbvcooking.com/cooking-classes to register.

A little nourishment. A little creativity. A little luxury.

You deserve all three. ✨

Ten years of La Bonne Vie—and we would love to celebrate with you.

Join us on October 3 from 4–7 PM for a special anniversary open house filled with good food, meaningful connection, and a toast to the next decade.

Come enjoy complimentary chef-crafted small bites, meet our full team of chefs—including owner Chef Ruth—and experience the space where so many meals, classes, celebrations, and memories have been created. Our kitchen will be beautifully dressed for the occasion, and our newly refreshed patio and fire pit will be open for guests to enjoy.

Advance tickets help us plan appropriately and ensure there is plenty of food for everyone:

$10 Donation Ticket
$15 Drink Ticket — includes two drinks
Drink prices will be higher during the event, and a cash bar will also be available.

Most importantly, all proceeds will support our community cooking classes in partnership with Kentucky Cares and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass. Through these classes, our chefs donate their time to teach young people and their mentors how to prepare simple, nutritious, budget-friendly meals using familiar pantry staples—building confidence in the kitchen while supporting greater food security.

Purchase tickets the same way you register for our cooking classes at:
http://www.lbvcooking.com/cooking-classes

Thank you for being part of our story. We cannot wait to celebrate ten wonderful years of living the good life with you.

Some meals satisfy your appetite. Others transport you somewhere entirely new.

On Friday, August 14, we invite you to experience the first Chef’s Table of the season—a thoughtfully curated evening inspired by the vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions of Brazil.

LBV’s Chef’s Table is more than a four-course dinner. It’s an intimate fine dining experience where every guest has a front-row seat to the artistry of the kitchen. Watch as each course is prepared and plated before you, hear the stories behind the ingredients and techniques, and enjoy an evening designed to slow you down and immerse you in another culture.

Your journey through Brazil includes:
Crisp Fried Polenta with Whipped Goat Cheese, Crispy Pancetta & Hot Honey
Hearts of Palm & Tomato Salad showcasing one of Brazil’s most beloved ingredients
Vaca Atolada - a comforting Brazilian classic of slow-braised beef and cassava, accompanied by garlicky collard greens and toasted farofa
Bolo de Cenoura - Traditional Brazilian Carrot Cake with Warm Chocolate Brigadeiri Glaze

At La Bonne Vie, our Chef’s Table isn’t about simply serving dinner. It’s about sharing the stories, traditions, and craftsmanship behind every plate—creating an experience that’s as memorable as the meal itself.

Seating is intentionally limited to preserve the intimate atmosphere.
Reserve your seat at www.lbvcooking.com/cooking-classes

Travel with us to Brazil—no passport required.

Ready to get back into a routine without sacrificing great food? 🍅🔪🥗

As our final week of Kids Cooking Camps are wrapping up, we’re so excited to welcome everyone back to our regularly scheduled public cooking classes! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your kitchen skills, simplify weeknight dinners, or start the school year with healthier habits, we’ve got a class for you.

📅 Upcoming Classes:

🔪 Knife Skills 101
Friday, July 31 | 6:00 PM
Master the techniques that make cooking faster, safer, and so much more enjoyable.

🥙 Back-to-School Healthy Meal Prep
Thursday, August 6 | 6:00 PM
Learn how to prepare wholesome, chef-crafted meals that make busy school nights a breeze.

❤️ Cooking for 2: Healthy Meal Prep
Saturday, August 15 | 2:00 PM
Create balanced, flavorful meals perfectly portioned for two while learning practical meal prep strategies you’ll actually use.

At La Bonne Vie, we believe healthy cooking should feel approachable, inspiring, and absolutely delicious. You’ll leave with new skills, recipes you’ll make again and again, and the confidence to bring them to your own kitchen.

✨ Seats are limited, and we’d love to fill every class with familiar faces and new friends.
Reserve your spot today at www.lbvcooking.com or give us a call at 502-783-7153.

Let’s make this your healthiest—and most delicious—season yet. 💙

There’s nothing we love more than sharing our passion for good food with our community. ❤️

Today, one of our chefs had the opportunity to join FOX 56 News for not one, but two segments! We talked all about how La Bonne Vie makes healthy eating easier through our weekly personal chef meal services, and shared a preview of our upcoming Back to School Healthy Meal Prep Class happening this August.

Whether you’re looking to simplify busy weeknights, feed your family healthier meals, or learn practical meal prep skills you’ll actually use, we’re here to help make it a little easier—and a whole lot more delicious.

A huge thank you to FOX 56 for having us! We always enjoy the opportunity to showcase what we love and serve the Lexington community.

📍Interested in weekly chef-prepared meals?
📍Want to join one of our Cooking Classes?

Visit www.lbvcooking.com or give us a call to learn more!