Located in New York City, the Natural Gourmet Institute offers public classes and a Chef's Training Program. Public class offerings include everything from vegetarian basics to classes on creating a Vegan chocolate truffle. Classes start around $160, but vary depending on the class and duration. The full Chef's program will set you back about $23,000, but it covers everything from culinary techniques to cost control. Financial aid is available for the Chef's Program.
The Natural Gourmet Institute
48 W. 21st St., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10010
212-645-5170
naturalgourmetinstitute.com
The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts focuses on conscious cooking. The Academy offers an 800-hour comprehensive, vegetarian training program that covers everything from macrobiotics to vegan cuisine. Located in Austin, Texas, the Academy also offers free and paid public cooking classes on nutrition, eating better, and specific cuisines, such as Mexican food.
The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts
1700 S. Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
512-476-2276
naturalepicurean.com
Situated in Fort Bragg, California, the birthplace of raw vegan cuisine, Living Light Culinary Arts Institute offers knife skill, nutrition, and cooking classes for professional chefs, instructors, and individuals. Raw food certification programs for chefs and associates are offered. An online enrollment option is also available for some classes.
Living Light Culinary Arts Institute
301-B North Main Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
800-816.2319
707-964.2420
rawfoodchef.com