La Bonne Vache (The Good Cow) is a little restaurant in the south of France. It takes its name from and is famous for its boeuf à la mode, a delicious beef stew.
Ten-year-old Pierre longs to follow in the culinary footsteps of his father, Monsieur Valcourt. Monsieur Valcourt is the chef and owner of La Bonne Vache. Pierre spends as much time as possible in the restaurant’s kitchen, hoping for a chance to demonstrate his cooking skills. But his parents shoo him away and tell him to spend time outdoors. He is not allowed to cook.
One day, by chance, Pierre meets a visitor who is on his way to eat at the restaurant. This is no ordinary visitor but an important food critic. If he enjoys his experience at La Bonne Vache, it can mean great honor for the restaurant. At last, Pierre sees his chance to prove himself.