Press & Accolades

 

Since 2007, Plum Lyon Teaching Kitchen and Lucy Vanel have been recognized internationally for excellence in culinary education. Featured in major publications and programs around the world, Plum Lyon has become a reference for travelers seeking an intimate, hands-on connection to French and Lyonnaise cuisine.  Lucy and her work has been featured in the following international press, media and book publications:  

Print & Digital Publications

  • The New York Times

  • The Guardian (UK)

  • The Independent (UK)

  • Boston Globe

  • Chicago Tribune

  • Delicious Magazine (Australia)

  • France Magazine

  • France Today

  • C&IT Magazine

  • South China Morning Post

  • Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report

  • San Pellegrino Itineraries of Taste

  • In-Flight Magazine 

  • Washington Post

  • Syracuse Herald Journal

  • Watertown Daily Times

Broadcast Media

  • BBC’s Great Railway Escapes
  • Luke Nguyen’s France
  • World Radio Switzerland

Books & Features

  • 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go by Marcia DeSanctis (New York Times Bestseller)
  • Cheffes de Cuisine, Women and Work in the Professional French Kitchen, by Rachel Black (University of Illinois Press) 
  • The Farmer, the Gastronome, and the Chef, In Pursuit of the Ideal Meal, by Daniel J. Philippon (University of Virginia Press) 
  • Food52 – Featured in Top 7 Cooking Schools in France

Recognition & Awards

  • Vallée de la Gastronomie–France: Label “Outstanding Experience” (2021)
  • Tripadvisor: #1 Rated Class & Workshop in Lyon 2012 - 2025

Ongoing Mentions & Features

Plum Lyon continues to receive recognition from journalists, editors, and guests who celebrate the school’s dedication to craftsmanship, hospitality, and authenticity in French cuisine.

For media inquiries, photography requests, or press visits, please contact Lucy.