The Vegan Culinary School

Where Passion Meets Intention

The Vegan School is India's first dedicated vegan culinary school, founded in 2022 in Goa. Our 8-week, in-person plant-based cooking course is 100% hands-on — 70+ lessons taught by specialist vegan chefs in small batches of just 14 students.

You'll learn world cuisines, vegan baking, fermentation, raw gastronomy and culinary nutrition. Whether you want to cook professionally or simply for the love of it, you'll build the skills, confidence and creativity to do it. 200+ alumni from 25+ countries.

No prior experience needed. All levels are welcome.

Syllabus

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The Vegan school student with their vegan pasta

Course Details

8 Weeks. Fully Hands-On. Your Best Days.

Dates & Duration

Duration

Summer 2026

Autumn 2026

GF Intensive

8 Weeks, Mon - Fri

03 Aug - 25 Sept

12 Oct - 04 Dec

8 - 26 June

Fees & Accommodation

Batch Size

Indian Students

International Students

Accommodation

12-14 Students

₹250,000 + 18% GST

$4500

₹60,000/$1,000

What Our Plant-Based Cooking Course Covers

70+ lessons. World cuisines. Real technique. Guaranteed Internships.

From knife skills and flavour balancing to fermentation, raw gastronomy, gluten-free baking, and fine desserts — our curriculum is practical and hands-on from day one.

You'll explore cuisines from India, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean. You'll learn the basics of plant-based nutrition. With our small batch size of just 14 students, you get personalised attention and direct feedback from specialist chefs.

You'll practise daily, experiment freely, and build a strong foundation in both cooking techniques and food science. You'll also develop a few of your own recipes and build a portfolio you're proud of.

By the end, you'll cook with confidence — in any kitchen, for any occasion.

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Who This Course Is For

You belong here — whatever your reason.

Our students come from all walks of life and over 30 countries. Some are building careers. Some are transforming their health. Some love food and want to cook it brilliantly.

An aspiring vegan chef ready to turn passion into a profession
A home cook who wants to master plant-based cooking
Someone exploring a career change into food and wellness
A food entrepreneur building a plant-based business
A health-conscious person who wants to understand food deeply
Or someone who loves good food and wants to cook it well

No prior experience needed. All levels welcome.

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The Vegan School student explaining her vegan canape dish

What You Walk Away With

Our plant-based cooking course is designed to give you real, lasting skills. Here's what every graduate walks away with.

Certificate of Completion

A recognised credential from The Vegan School

Your Recipe Portfolio

Developed, tested, and refined over 8 weeks in the kitchen

The vegan school students at their internship restaurant

Guaranteed Internship

Placement at a vegan restaurant or café that matches your goals

The vegan school student in the classroom

Confidence in Any Kitchen

Real skills you trust — for any cuisine, any occasion

The vegan school students in the kitchen

Friends & Community for Life

Small batches mean deep bonds. Our students stay connected long after the course ends.

Vegan School Alumni Network

Join graduates across 25+ countries. Cross-batch connections, shared opportunities, and a network that grows

Vegan gluten free course at the vegan school

Vegan Gluten-Free Cooking Course Curriculum at The Vegan School

3-Week Gluten-Free Vegan Intensive Course

Join Chef Nisha and her friends this June for a 3-week "Cook GF Vegan" hands-on intensive. Designed for aspiring chefs and enthusiasts, this hands-on course covers essential culinary techniques along with advanced pastry skills. learn savoury dishes and fine desserts. And yes, the course is entirely gluten-free.
Duration: 3 weeks (8-26 June 2026)
Cost: ₹100,000 + 18% Tax
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Meet Our Chef Instructors

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

We've brought together some of the best vegan chefs currently based in India.

Each one is a specialist and is incredibly passionate about what they do.

Nisha Garg

RESIDENT CHEF

With a diploma in plant-based cooking, Nisha has worked at Vaxthuset, a vegan fine dining restaurant in Stockholm. Leads most modules of the course. She is a passionate chef and teaches with patience and precision.

Ahvanya

SUSHI & JAPANESE CUISINE

Spent time in Japan studying the craft. Known in Goa as the Sushi Queen. Runs AVZ café and has helped multiple restaurants design their sushi menus.

Satish

MUSHROOM SPECIALIST

Brings deep expertise in cooking with mushrooms — varieties, techniques, and flavour possibilities. Runs a Tamil-style vegan restaurant in South Goa and OG Mushroom, a ready-to-use processed mushroom brand.

Buland

FERMENTATION & SOURDOUGH

A sourdough baker and fermentation specialist. Runs Fermenstation and FTR, India's first vinyl record bar. Deep understanding of cultures, starters, and the science of fermentation.

Aishwarya

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

A professional food photographer who teaches storytelling through food photography. Runs AceArcher, a media house. Brings a sharp eye for composition, lighting, and making plant-based food look as good as it tastes.

Mohsin

COFFEE WORKSHOP

Takes students through the complete bean-to-cup experience — from farming, processing, and drying to roasting, cupping and brewing using different equipment. Runs Full of Beans, a roastery in Goa.

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