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THE COURSE

Embark on your culinary journey with our intensive Vegan Culinary Program, a comprehensive plant-based cooking course designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the exciting world of vegan food. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn essential knife skills or an experienced cook seeking to expand your repertoire, our program caters to all levels. This vegan cooking school curriculum covers a wide range of healthy cooking topics, from foundational techniques to specialized areas like raw food cooking, gluten-free vegan cooking, and no-oil cooking. You'll work extensively with whole foods, developing your culinary vocabulary and crafting your own recipes throughout the program. Our vegan chef training prepares you for a fulfilling vegan culinary career, whether you dream of working in a restaurant, opening your own plant-based cafe, or simply sharing your passion for delicious, healthy food with family and friends. As part of our commitment to your success, we guarantee a vegan internship in a cafe that aligns with your personality and career goals. Join our vegan cooking classes and take the first step towards your plant-based culinary future.

Student proudly holding a beautifully plated plant-based dish, showcasing their culinary skills
Vegan culinary school students

DAILY LIFE

Classes run from Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a short lunch break in-between. Each day is structured for maximum learning—mornings focus on theory, nutrition, and small-scale practice, while afternoons are dedicated to elaborate cooking sessions. The chef demonstrates each lesson, followed by your own practical cooking experience. You'll receive a weekly schedule and course booklet in advanceto help you prepare for each session.

Throughout this intensive, skill-building course, you'll also learn from inspiring guest lecturers covering specialized topics. Designed for aspiring chefs, food entrepreneurs, and nutrition enthusiasts, this 100% hands-on training equips you with the expertise needed to excel in plant-based cooking.

SYLLABUS

KITCHEN FOUNDATION

  • Working as a team

  • Plant-based Nutrition & Reading labels

  • Setting Up:

    • Kitchen tools & Equipment

    • Kitchen Safety

    • Resetting Refrigerator & Pantry

    • Mise En Place

  • Knives and Knife cuts

  • Flavor, Seasoning and Texture

COOKING METHODS

  • Preserving vegetable pigments

  • Steaming & Bao Buns

  • Submersion methods

  • Sweating and caramelizing

  • Sauté and stir–fry

  • Roasting and Grilling

  • Combination cooking

  • Plant Based Alternatives

  • Plating and plating elements

RICE + GRAINS + PULSES

  • Risotto

  • Burmese Tea Rice

  • Lotus Stem Chips

  • Fritters

  • Indian Flatbread

  • Dal Makhani

  • Chickpea curry.

  • Tacos & Guacamole

  • Mezze Platter

NOODLES AND PASTA

  • Sweet Potato Gnocchi

  • Fresh ramen noodles

  • Ramen Bowl

  • Soba Noodles stir fry

  • Hand Made Pasta

  • Dumplings & Gyoza

  • Cashew Bechamel & Pesto

  • Ravioli.

  • Marinara Sauce

RAW GASTRONOMY

  • Plant-Based Milk

  • Smoothie Bowls 

  • Summer Rolls

  • Crackers and pickles

  • Raw Tacos & Raw Burger

  • Almond herb pate and pickles

  • Raw Hazelnut Torte

  • Gazpacho

  • Zoodles & Raw Ramen

  • Raw Brownies

  • Cream cheese, nut-free cheese

GLUTEN FREE & OIL FREE 

  • Bread's

  • Cookies

  • Crepes

  • GF Plum Cake

  • No-oil Sauté

  • Oil-free Indian Curry

  • Black Bean and Quinoa Salad

  • Pumpkin soup with lemon oil

CULINARY WELLNESS

  • Gastrointestinal Support

  • Diabetes Support

  • Cardiovascular Support

  • Reducing Sodium

  • What’s for breakfast?

  • What’s for Lunch?

  • What’s for Dinner?

FERMENTATION

  • Cheese culturing

  • Krauts and kimchi

  • Sourdough

  • Tempeh

  • Lacto Ferment

  • Indian condiments

  • Kombucha 

WORLD OF FLAVORS

  • Indian

  • Sushi & Ramen Bowls

  • Middle East

  • Mexico

  • South-East Asia

  • Pizza Neapolitan

  • Researching world cuisines

DESSERT WEEK

  • Tea Time Treats - Brownies, Cookies, Tea cake, Lemon tart

  • Cheesecakes - Basque, Cold, Tiramisu

  • Chocolates - Ganache, Snack Bars, Pralines.

  • Pastries - French Opera, Tortes, Textures.

  • Frozen Deserts - Gelato & Sorbet

  • Celebration Cake

ENTERTAINING

  • Canapes

  • Shooters

  • Skewers

  • Indian snacks

  • Dips and sides

  • BlackBox Challenge

WORKSHOPS

  • Vegan Nutrition and health

  • Plating and food decoration

  • Food Business

  • Coffee Masterclass

  • Food Photography

  • Setting up a cafe/cloud kitchen.

Program: List

At the end of the course, you along with your colleagues will prepare a sit-down dinner for esteemed guests. After the course, you have the possibility to undertake an internship at a vegan/vegetarian restaurant around the world. We can help you with this. You will also be able to open a small café, create content by writing vegan blogs / making Videos etc or you could also partner with us to conduct workshops. Or simply cook healthy, delicious meals for yourself and loved ones.

POST COURSE

Where are students are working

Copper and cloves cafe
BODHI GREENS By Chef Varun
Okapi Vegan Kitchen
weekend-cafe
Bean me up cafe
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