Chef Troy Gardner

Chef Troy Gardner TLC Vegan Kitchen is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant, caterer, and food delivery service located in the Lake Highlands area. The 100% craft vegan kitchen offers daily chef specials, family-style meals, boxed lunches, and a variety of savory and sweet items like TLC pizzas topped with homemade cashew mozzarella, multi-layered lasagna with house made ricotta, and mouthwatering desserts such as chocolate lava cake or banana foster pudding. Chef Troy Gardner's extensive culinary experience includes studying vegan techniques at Sabor Vegan Academy in Spain. Delivery is available within a 7-mile radius or through third-party services like DoorDash and UberEats.
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Father's Day Brunch With a Touch of Art!
06/12/2026

Father's Day Brunch With a Touch of Art!

Email from Chef Troy Gardner Productions Quiche & Create Interactive Art Brunch     Quiche & Create - Interactive Art Brunch   Elevate your father's day experience while supporting a good cause!   Hos

01/31/2026

Macho Flamenco opening at the AT&T performing Arts Center. I love helping make productions like this! Tickets at AT&T.org
Jan 31 and Feb 1.

12/17/2025

The Thyme is now! Feast like no tomorrow, because this is my last event of 2025. Never before have there been food puns as plentiful as this under one roof in Bishop Arts! Yule enjoy it alone or as a Pear...Dec. 20 at Swirled Peace.

12/17/2025

Chef Troy Gardner's Vegan Holiday Dinner Peace!

Holiday Around the SwirledA Spirited Vegan Dinner by Chef Troy GardnerCelebrate the season with an intimate, multi-cours...
12/15/2025

Holiday Around the Swirled
A Spirited Vegan Dinner by Chef Troy Gardner

Celebrate the season with an intimate, multi-course vegan dining experience curated by Chef Troy Gardner and hosted at Swirled Peace in Bishop Arts. This festive winter dinner blends global comfort dishes, seasonal flavors, and thoughtful indulgence, perfect for a memorable night out just days before the holidays.

Guests will enjoy a plated, coursed dinner with entrée and dessert choices, paired with Swirled Peace’s signature hospitality in a cozy, celebratory setting.

Saturday, December 20
Seatings: 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM

Visit: https://www.cheftroygardner.com/event-details-registration/holiday-around-the-swirled-a-spirited-vegan-dinner-yule-really-enjoy

Holiday Around the SwirledA Spirited Vegan Dinner by Chef Troy GardnerCelebrate the season with an intimate, multi-cours...
12/09/2025

Holiday Around the Swirled
A Spirited Vegan Dinner by Chef Troy Gardner

Celebrate the season with an intimate, multi-course vegan dining experience curated by Chef Troy Gardner and hosted at Swirled Peace in Bishop Arts. This festive winter dinner blends global comfort dishes, seasonal flavors, and thoughtful indulgence, perfect for a memorable night out just days before the holidays.

Guests will enjoy a plated, coursed dinner with entrée and dessert choices, paired with Swirled Peace’s signature hospitality in a cozy, celebratory setting.

Thursday, December 20
Seatings: 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM

Buy tickets: https://www.cheftroygardner.com/event-details-registration/holiday-around-the-swirled-a-spirited-vegan-dinner-yule-really-enjoy

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Richardson, TX
75080

To get to the location on N. Coit Road in Richardson, you can take the DART bus or rail to the nearby station and walk a few blocks. If driving, take the George Bush Turnpike and exit at Coit Road. Parking is available in the surrounding area.

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Vegetarian and vegan restaurants are becoming increasingly popular as people become more health-conscious and environmentally aware. These restaurants offer a variety of delicious plant-based dishes that are not only good for you but also taste amazing. One such restaurant that stands out is TLC Vegan Kitchen located on N. Coit Road in Richardson.

TLC Vegan Kitchen is a 100% craft vegan kitchen that offers a wide range of dishes to cater to all tastes. Chef Troy Gardner, the mastermind behind this culinary venture, has created a menu that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. The oyster mushrooms used in his chicken-inspired dishes have been famously described as "tasting like chicken" by customers, which is where the name "Tastes Like Chicken" comes from.

The menu at TLC Vegan Kitchen includes daily chef specials, family-style meals, boxed lunches, and a vegan menu of savory and sweet items. Some of the must-try dishes include TLC pizzas topped with homemade cashew mozzarella, chicken fried steak, multi-layered lasagna with house-made ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan, mouthwatering chocolate lava cake or banana foster pudding to his Texas award-winning chili!

What sets TLC Vegan Kitchen apart from other restaurants is their commitment to using fresh ingredients and creating dishes that are not only healthy but also bursting with flavor. Chef Troy Gardner has over 20 years of culinary experience and has spent time studying vegan techniques at Sabor Vegan Academy in Spain.

Whether you're a vegan or just looking for some delicious plant-based options, TLC Vegan Kitchen is definitely worth checking out. With delivery available within a 7-mile radius or through third-party delivery services like DoorDash and UberEats, it's easy to enjoy their amazing food from the comfort of your own home. So head on over to TLC Vegan Kitchen on N. Coit Road in Richardson and indulge in some truly delicious vegan cuisine!