The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts is proud to offer one of the only plant based professional chef training programs in the country, training chefs in macrobiotic, classical vegetarian, vegan, ayurvedic and raw & living foods techniques and recipes. Learn natural, organic and nourishing food preparation with hands-on training in a friendly, collaborative learning environment! The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts 900-hour Professional Chef Training Program consists of:

541 classroom hours
174 hours assisting
160 hours of externship
25 hours planning and executing a final cooking demonstration

The Natural Epicurean opened its new commercial teaching kitchen at 1700 South Lamar. Our next chef training program starts August 22, 2011. Program space is limited and it is 50% sold out as of February, 2011.
Current Schedule for Enrolled Students
Upcoming 2011 - 2012 Programs School Calendar
Curriculum Overview
Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us now at 512.476.2276 or email us at culinary@naturalepicurean.com for more information and to reserve your space.