Haute cuisine

Four examples of the cuisine classique form of haute cuisine. Clockwise from upper left: Tournedos Rossini, veal cutlet à la Maréchale, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Pommes Anna.

Haute cuisine (French: [ot kɥizin]; lit. 'high cooking') or grande cuisine is a style of cooking characterised by meticulous preparation, elaborate presentation, and the use of high quality ingredients. Typically prepared by highly skilled gourmet chefs, haute cuisine dishes are renowned for their high quality and are often offered at premium prices.