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India's first vegan culinary school · Est. 2022
Learn Plant-Based Cooking with Professional Confidence
A 7-week fully hands-on vegan culinary course in Goa — 70+ lessons across world cuisines, baking, fermentation and raw gastronomy, taught by specialist chefs in batches of just 14. For future chefs, career changers and passionate home cooks.
No prior experience needed.
★★★★★ 5.0 rating
🎓 200+ alumni
🌍 30+ countries
🏆 Recognised as Impact Maker of the Year 2026 by the Vegan India Conference
Course Dates 2027
7 Weeks. 14 Seats. Your Best Days.
BATCH 1 · WINTER
11 JAN - 26 FEB
OPEN
BATCH 2 · SPRING
8 MAR - 23 APR
OPEN
BATCH 3 · SUMMER
7 JUN - 23 JUL
OPEN
BATCH 4 · MONSOON
6 SEP - 22 OCT
Opening soon
BATCH 5 · AUTUMN
1 NOV - 17 DEC
Opening soon
Course Dates 2026
BATCH 3 · SUMMER
3 AUG - 25 SEP
Sold Out
BATCH 4 · WINTER
12 OCT - 4 DEC
Sold Out
Course Fees
INDIAN STUDENTS
₹2,50,000 + GST
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
$4,500
ACCOMMODATION
₹60,000/$1000
How to Join
No commitments until you're sure. Here's how it works.
1. Fill the form
Two minutes. Drop your contact details and which batch you're eyeing.
2. Chat with us online
A friendly audio call — we get to know you, and you ask us anything.
3. Reserve your seat
Pay the deposit, and you're in. We'll help you plan travel, stay, and visa.
What You’ll Learn in Our Vegan Culinary Course
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.
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.
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An aspiring vegan chef ready to turn passion into a profession — see the roles vegan chefs walk into today
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A home cook who wants structured, full-time training and to build confidence to host friends and family.
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Someone exploring a career change into food and wellness — start with our decision framework
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A food entrepreneur building a plant-based business — see the entrepreneurial paths in detail
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A health-conscious person who wants to understand food deeply
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Or someone who loves good food and wants to cook it well
No prior experience needed. All levels welcome.
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 7 weeks in the kitchen
Internship Support
Placement at a vegan restaurant or café that matches your goals
Confidence in Any Kitchen
Real skills you trust — for any cuisine, any occasion
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
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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What Our Students Say
217 students. 31 countries. Here's what a few of them told us.
★★★★★
"A life-changing experience. Chef Nisha is a brilliant, creative and patient chef. We learned so much every day."
Tova Rubin
Washington, USA 🇺🇸
★★★★★
"The best decision of my life. Everything is designed so perfectly, from the kitchen counters to the pantry."
Sejal
Odisha, India 🇮🇳
★★★★★
"Never in my life have I wanted to be in a class this much. If you come across this review — go eyes closed."
Shashank Sood
Himachal Pradesh, India 🇮🇳
★★★★★
"A very detailed and intensive course with focus on vegan, health and all aspects of cooking. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn or enhance their cooking skills with efficiency, science and methods"
Abha Sharma
Gujrat, India 🇮🇳
★★★★★
"Chef Nisha and Ashish are so lovely and you can really see their passion through their work. I’ve learnt so much and am excited to take my knowledge home and apply it in my cooking."
Holly Willis
NSW, Australia 🇦🇺
★★★★★
"Chef Nisha is an inspiration to us all! Her patience and kindness as she taught us a variety of approachable and reproducible recipes, her love of cooking imbued in every step."
Adya Gupta
California, USA 🇺🇸
⭐ Rated 5/5 by students — read all reviews on Google
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