The action takes place in 1885. The main character, Eugenie, has been working for twenty years as a cook for a famous culinary chef and sophisticated gourmet named Doden Buffan. Over time, a passion arose between the two, the unique expression of which is the unique dishes that attract customers from all over the world to the restaurant. In this tempting film with an unforgettable atmosphere, the focus is on culinary art and the invention of new recipes. Through them, Buffan explains himself in love to his assistant, whose talent is no less than his.