Professional Culinary Program

The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts is proud to offer a premier plant-based culinary education, one of very few in the country. The Natural Epicurean offers a comprehensive professional chef training program that focuses on the theory and practice of meal planning for plant-based diets. We train our chefs in the following disciplines:

  • Macrobiotic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Ayurvedic
  • Raw & Living Foods

Our next professional 900-hour chef training program begins in July 2012.

Learn more about our unique program.


On-Demand Webinars

We believe that diet, when consciously and masterfully designed, can support health on many levels – physical, mental, emotional, and environmental.

View our recent webinars, "Food, Culture and Health: Trends & Opportunities for Culinary Professionals" and "Sneak Peek into Careers for Natural Foods Chefs" here.

News & Events

Apply to The Natural Epicurean 900-hour professional training program!

We also offer weekend classes open to the public. Find our upcoming public classes here.

Join us for our upcoming Open House on Saturday, May 19th from 10AM to 12PM.