The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts is proud to offer one of the only plant-based, health-supportive professional chef training programs in the country. We offer coursework related to five core modalities:

Macrobiotic
Classical Vegetarian
Vegan
Ayurvedic
Raw & Living Foods

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:

570 classroom hours
170 hours assisting
160 hours of externship

Upcoming Start Dates
Austin: April 9, 2012
Austin: July 9, 2012
Austin: October 1, 2012
Portland: October, 2012

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