Culinary Philosophy
The story on every plate
Every plate carries a story — of a historic manor, a chef deeply rooted in his heritage, and a living terroir that shifts with the seasons. Inspired by the raw beauty of Québec’s landscapes, our cuisine seeks harmony through sensitivity, restraint, and imagination. Nature is not a backdrop; it is the very essence of our table. Each dish becomes a dialogue between land, memory, and people.
Le Hatley Restaurant celebrates Québec’s terroir with sincerity and creativity, offering a cuisine that reflects both the richness of nature and the spirit of those who bring it to life.
Memory and transmission
Chef Alexandre Vachon, grandson of farmers, cooks with memory as his guide. His cuisine is shaped by the landscapes of his childhood, the lessons of his mentors, and the emotions that mark his journey. Each dish becomes a fragment of history, a continuation of this place’s story, expressed in his own voice.
“For me, cooking is a way of remembering. Every ingredient carries a story — of the land, of my childhood, of the people who shaped me. At Le Hatley, I try to let those memories speak on the plate, so that each guest can feel a little of that connection to place and to time.”
Chef Alexandre Vachon
Joy in sharing
Dining at Le Hatley is an act of connection and remembrance, awakening the senses and stirring emotions. It is a cuisine of conscience, yet also of joy — a shared experience that celebrates the roots of our land, our people, and Québec itself.
The spirit that connects us
Our philosophy is rooted in respect: for short supply chains, for human collaboration, for overlooked ingredients rediscovered, and for gestures that honor the integrity of the product.
Through memory, terroir, and creativity
Dining at Manoir Hovey is a journey where every plate becomes a bridge between past and present, terroir and creativity. Each dish carries a living memory expressed through flavors, gestures, and emotions, offering an invitation to experience Québec in its most sincere and profound form.