$3.080 for all 4 levels $770 per level

Artisanal Fromage Mastery

Vegan Cheese

– with Chef Adrian Wu

Chef Adrian Wu, world-renowned for his mastery in vegan French pastries and European plant-based cuisine, brings his signature style and expertise to the world of artisanal vegan cheese. Whether you’re a culinary professional, passionate home cook, or plant-based foodie, this immersive training will elevate your understanding of cheese-making—without dairy, gluten, or compromise.

Crafted for those who seek depth, beauty, and technical refinement, this course offers the foundational skills, advanced techniques, and nuanced flavor development that define truly exceptional vegan cheeses.

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What You’ll Learn

Join Chef Adrian Wu as he reveals the craft of refined vegan cheesemaking—from cultured soft cheeses to aged, sliceable wheels. You’ll explore advanced techniques for fermenting, seasoning, aging, and plating, gaining the skills to create dairy-free cheeses with authentic textures, rich umami depth, and elegant presentation. Each recipe is rooted in classical tradition, yet completely plant-based.

Note: This workshop includes the use of cultured plant milks, vegan butter, and may involve nuts and soy-based products.

What’s Included

– Intensive hands-on training with Chef Adrian Wu –
– Complete printed coursebook with all recipes and techniques –
– Daily plant-based lunch from Sayuri Healing Food Café –
– Official Certificate of Completion from Sayuri Healing Food Academy –

About Adrian

European-style plant-based chef

Chef Adrian has more than ten years of experience in professional Western food and European baking. His dishes are good at using plant-based materials as the base, presenting multi-layered tastes and modern and gorgeous styles.

When living in Austria and France, he studied and worked in a famous Michelin one-star vegetarian restaurant in Vienna and a French high-end vegetarian restaurant in Paris.

In recent years, I have felt that there are very few vegan French desserts and I decided to take on the challenge to elevate this fine art to the next level.

Therefore, since 2015, Chef Adrian has launched high-level, unique and popular vegan French bakery in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and major cities in France, Russia, and Indonesia.

Teaching, and at the same time providing consulting guidance for a number of restaurants in Taiwan and Asia, and launched the vegan cheese brand “Affinage” in 2021 This time, Chef Adrian will bring unprecedented vegan baking skills and exclusive recipes, proving that even dairy-free eggs can achieve French elegance and sublimate vegan desserts to a higher level.

Check out Adrian’s Instagram:

@vegan_chef_adrian_wu

Book your spot

For this special course we offer a bundle or you can join each level separately.

Dates:

Full Course: COMING SOON

Level 1: COMING SOON
Level 2: COMING SOON

(each level has one rest-day in between)

COMING SOON
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Reserve your spot

During checkout you can choose your preferred payment type. The currency will automatically be converted to Indonesian Rupiah.

ⓘ Only 16 spots per course. Must book in advance.

Secure payment through Stripe & Megatix

Course Details

What to Expect & How to Prepare

Overview

Why Learn Vegan Cheese with Chef Adrian?

Chef Adrian Wu has over a decade of experience in professional Western and European plant-based cuisine.
Trained in Michelin-starred kitchens in Austria and France, Adrian brings rigor, elegance, and global flair to his teaching.
Founder of Affinage, a premium vegan cheese brand, Adrian has redefined dairy-free cheese with aged complexity and culinary integrity.
His work has taken him across Asia and Europe, teaching in major cities from Paris to Hong Kong to Bali, to sold-out crowds of chefs and cheese enthusiasts.

Course Includes

Certificate of Completion
Printed Coursebook
Daily Gourmet Plant-Based Lunch
In-Person Learning with Chef Adrian at Sayuri Healing Food Academy, Ubud, Bali

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Level 1 – Foundations & Everyday Vegan Cheeses

Almond Milk
Hazelnut Milk
Cheddar
Nachos with Vegan Cheese Dip
Coconut Yogurt
Cashew Yogurt
Simple Vegan Parmesan

Level 2 – Aged Cheeses & Complex Culturing

Gruyère (Hard & Aged)
Camembert (Mold-Ripened)
Sour Cream
Crème Fraîche
Chèvre with Peppercorn & Lemon Zest
Emmentaler
Dill Havarti
Stretchy, Meltable Vegan Mozzarella

Time & Date

Duration

Each session runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes, including a short Q&A at the end.

Please note: Depending on the number of questions, sessions may run slightly overtime.

Course Schedule

Morning Session: 10:00 – 12:00
Lunch Break: 12:00 – 13:00
Afternoon Session: 13:00 – 16:00

Please note: Booking closes 3 days before the start of the course. For last-minute inquiries, email [email protected].

What to prepare

Recipe Book

A PDF recipe booklet will be sent to you via email prior to the session.

Log In

You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the class begins. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) to ensure you don’t miss it.

What to Prepare

There’s nothing specific you need to prepare in advance. However, we recommend having the following on hand:

A notebook and pen for taking notes
A printed copy of the recipe booklet, if possible

The class will be demonstration-style and will move at a fairly fast pace. We suggest watching the session first, then trying the recipes afterward using the printed booklet and recorded video at your own pace.

Missed the Class?

No problem. You’ll receive access to the recorded video, which you can watch anytime, as often as you like.

If you’re in Bali

Recipe Book

A printed recipe booklet will be handed out during the session.

Arrival

We kindly ask you to arrive at Sayuri Healing Food Academy at least 10 minutes early to avoid disrupting the live filming.

Location

The course takes place at:

Sayuri Healing Food Academy

Located within Sayuri Healing Food Café

[View on Google Maps]

The café is open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, so feel free to arrive earlier to explore the venue and connect with the community.

Tasting Bonus (Offline Participants Only)

After class, enjoy tasting all demonstrated creations.

During the tasting session, there will also be time for interactive Q&A.

What to Bring

Please bring:

Pen and paper to take notes
The course material (recipe booklet) will be provided for you

How to book

Booking & Payment

Booking Procedure & Payment

Online Booking (Megatix)

CHOOSE THE COURSE & DATE OF CHOICE and click the purchase button to proceed to payment. The payment in USD will be converted to Indonesian Rupiah through our secure payment partner MegaTix. You can pay with most international cards, and the currency will automatically be converted.
Payment by credit card will be processed in Indonesian Rupiahs IDR.
If booking from overseas, please choose ‘Credit card’ option when doing the booking.

Questions or issues during payment?

For questions or issues during booking and other inquiries please contact us through WhatsApp or email us at [email protected]. We will assist you whenever needed.

*Please note that flight and accommodation are not included. Find our recommended accommodations and taxi information in Travel & Accommodations TAB.

Location

Arrival Time

Arrival time

Please find the exact date and time as written on your ticket/receipt that you receive on email after purchasing your course.

Chef Trainings and Retreats participants:

Please arrive before 5 pm on the first day for the welcome circle followed by a welcome dinner.

Note: There will be no class on the 1st day, just the welcome circle and dinner.

1-day class and Intensive Courses participants:

Please arrive before 10 am.

If you will be arriving late, please inform us in advance.

Travel & Accommodation

Airport Pickup, Visa and Accommodation Info

Airport Pickup

We recommend arranging your airport pick up with the accommodation you will be staying at. There is also an official taxi stand right after the arrival gate at the airport. Below is our Friend Taxi Drivers list. Please contact them directly via email or WhatsApp if you want them to pick you up.

Kadek: [email protected] (he also has a nice homestay in Hanuman Street)
Ketut (Galang Wijaya): [email protected] (he also offers amazing Balinese farm cooking classes)
Gede Sudarma (English & fluent Japanese. Bali tour & taxi driver ): +62 81 353 042626 – [email protected]

Visa (VOA)

Visitors from most countries do not require a visa if you are staying for 30 days or less. If you want to extend your stay beyond 30 days, you will need to purchase the Visa on Arrival directly at the airport or at the Indonesian embassy in your home country. It will cost around 35 USD and is required to apply for an extension.

* Immigration rules change here all the time, please check again on the Internet before you book your travel!

Accommodation

Please check on booking.com or Airbnb to find the best match of your price range!

Recommended accommodations nearby Sayuri Healing Food Café:

DoReMi Ubud Guesthouse （www.doremiubudguesthouse.com）[email protected] (Yumi) + 62 852 5384 4849
Hidden Garden Bamboo Villa (https://abnb.me/ouMLMjE4kM / http://urx2.nu/N0hj ) [email protected] +62 89672843885
SenS Hotel & Spa（senshotelsresorts.com ）

In walking distance to Sayuri Healing Food Café in budget price range:

Yuliati House
Tebesaya Homestay
Desak Putu Putera Hidden
Pondok Kutuh Guest Houses
Desak Putu Putera Cottages

The following accommodations are a little further away (need motorbike/motorbike taxi):

Budget:

Villa Mantra (vegan accommodation )
Runa Guesthouse
Pangkung House

A little more expensive :

Villa Merdu (on Tirta Tawar street): www.villamerdubali.com
Villa Gaia (Gaia Retreat Center) : www.gaiaretreatcenter.com
Wa Pa Di Ume : www.wapadiume.com
Green Field Hotel: www.greenfieldubud.com

Luxury villa:

Villa Adyashanti
Stranded Villas Ubud
The Studio Villa Madella

All recommendations based on availability.

Contact & Support

Cancellation Policy & Terms

Cancellation policy for Academy Classes & Trainings

When YOU cancel

Please note that there will be no refund or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness. If you cancel your participation in the event for any reason, the refund policy below will apply, with no exceptions. To protect yourself further, we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance.

Refunds policy is as follows:

Chef Trainings and Retreats:

More than 8 weeks before the start of the course: 100% refund, minus 10% handling fee.
4 to 8 weeks before the start of the course: 50% refund, minus 10% handling fee.
Less than 4 weeks before the start of the course: no refund.

1 Day Workshops and Intensive Cooking Courses:

1 week or more before the class: 100% refund, minus 10% handling fee.
6 days or less before the class: no refund.

Bespoke classes for Retreat Groups & Private Classes:

Deposit of 120 USD is non-refundable.

When WE cancel:

We reserve the right to adjust the program (i.e. replace a facilitator, etc.).

Force Majeure:

In the unlikely event that we must cancel the event due to illness, emergency, death, natural disaster or political upheaval, etc., alternate dates will be offered. Registrants unable to attend on the alternate dates will receive a full refund.

We cannot, however, compensate you for any incurred airfare, travel, or accommodation costs. To cover these risks, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.

Notes & Travel insurancce

Raw Chef Trainings and Masterclasses are limited to 16 students with all practical skill classes held in pairs or groups of 4 people.
We explicitly accept no liability for loss, damage(s), injury or illness which may occur during the retreat, travel or your stay. All students are strongly advised to purchase sufficient travel insurance to cover any loss or injury, including repatriation if necessary.

Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here

From our Students

What our students say about Sayuri Academy

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“Highly recommend this training and Sayuri’s stellar team who will guide you professionally with a mega dose of laughter throughout the whole training.”

Noura El-Imam

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“I learned more than I expected. The Academy with the Café are welcoming and supportive spaces where I felt safe to ask anything and be myself. I learned so much!”

Jennifer

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“I didn’t expect much—just wanted to pick up a few skills. But what I got was a genuinely supportive space where the people actually care. It’s rare. I was able to ask questions without feeling judged, and I left knowing way more than I thought I would. Worth it.”

Sayoko

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“As someone with prior training, I wasn’t sure how much I’d actually gain. But I was humbled. The insights, the structure, and above all—the emotional safety of the environment—made this an unexpectedly profound experience. The Academy + Café combo fosters real learning, not just technique.”

Argent

Frequently Asked Questions

for Academy Trainings and Cooking Classes

Are you able to provide more details on your Certification?

Our certificates are a proof of completion of each individual training. We offer certain trainings in modules or levels, which is reflected in the certificates. There is no world standard certification in the raw vegan culinary world at the moment, not like the Yoga Alliance.

However our certificates describe the content of the training in detail and are recognised within the raw vegan culinary world. Our foundational Raw Chef Training level 1 certificate proves the achievement of a basic raw kitchen skill set and plant-based nutrition knowledge.

Will I be able to work in Bali or Indonesia with your Certification after the training?

Our certificate is very useful and well recognised in the raw food field, but in Indonesia restaurants very rarely hire foreigners as the immigration rules are very strict and local salaries are lower than foreigners expect. Even volunteering and internships are restricted by the strict immigration policies. In exceptional cases, our café will consider long-term internships (6+ months) but the intern will need to cover all travel, accommodation and living expenses including the “kitas”/work permit costs.

Do I need advanced/level 2 training to start cooking professionally?

It takes a lot of courage, sweat and tears to cook professionally! Our trainings are a stepping stone into the vegan culinary world and then you will need to practice, practice, practice. Gain experience by volunteering or interning in cafés and restaurants or by assisting experienced teachers in cooking classes and culinary trainings. This will give you opportunities and contacts for your future career.

Can you recommend working opportunities locally or worldwide?

Please speak to us directly or email [email protected] and we will put you in touch with any open opportunities we know of. All training alumni are invited to join our Raw Chef Collective Facebook group where we post job opportunities from our friends and network.

Will I be able to offer workshops and train others after taking your trainings?

This is a very individual question! If you have courage, passion and confidence, yes, please go ahead and share your gifts with the world: it is all about sharing and spreading the love.

Our trainings will definitely help increase your passion and confidence.

Your Raw Chef Training looks similar to the Seeds of Life Training, what is the difference?

Sayuri is co-founder of The Seeds Of Life and co-creator of the original Seeds Of Life Raw Chef Training. She is, however not involved with The Seeds of Life project anymore and the trainings have developed since then. Sayuri likes to integrate Eastern philosophies such as Ayurveda and Chinese Tonic Herbalism into her teachings and focuses on World Cuisine recipes and the energetic aspects of food and eating.

What is the difference between your training and the PlantLab trainings?

Our raw chef trainings are more condensed, we share a similar curriculum in 2 weeks instead of four. We focus on world cuisine recipes, Eastern nutrition philosophies and we offer lectures on holistic, plant-based nutrition, Ayurveda, Chinese Tonic Herbs and Indonesian Jamu. We like to work in groups and inspire creativity and new connections. Don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected] for further questions.

What is the difference between your training and all the others on the market?

Trust your instincts! You will naturally be drawn towards the training that will benefit you at this particular time in your life. Don’t overthink things :)

Many of us have taken several trainings, just like many yoga teachers have taken different yoga teacher trainings. Elaina Love’s course is more about the cleansing raw life-style , less nuts, low glycemic index. PlantLab’s courses are more technical, more about individual plating & presentation, less nutrition (separate culinary nutrition course), less Eastern holistic perspective.

At Sayuri Healing Food we share our life-style, philosophy, and the most delicious recipes, accessible to everyone.

What is the difference between your 2-week Raw Chef Training and your 4-Day Intensive Course?

The 4-day Intensive is a demo-style class in a fun group of 10-20 like-minded people in which we share the basic foundations, techniques and recipes of our raw food lifestyle. In 8 x 2-hour classes we touch on raw kitchen equipment, ingredients, fermentation, dehydration, flavour balancing, raw chocolate… and many desserts!

The 2-week Raw Chef Training is a deep-dive into experiencing the raw vegan lifestyle and learning the practical skills and techniques in groups of 4 at your own equipped workstations. Students also hear talks on Western and Eastern nutrition and philosophy, and we go on field trips.

Both are truly life-changing, they simply depend on the time- and financial investment you are wanting to make at this time in your life

I have been raw-vegan for several years and am familiar with many techniques, will Level 1 be challenging enough for me?

We are very confident that all our trainings will provide great value, even for long-time raw food lifestyle practitioners and experienced chefs.

Are your courses for beginners or professionals?

All our level 1 courses are equally suitable for both. We very often have an inspiring mix of health professionals who are new to the culinary world and seasoned chefs who are new to the world of healthy, raw vegan food. We all learn from each other!

Raw Food kitchens are very different from commercial kitchens, not only with regards to the techniques and equipment, but also to philosophy and kitchen culture. If you are a beginner, we will explain raw vegan basics from the beginning. If you are a pro, you will take many new ideas, techniques, and a whole new worldview back home, promised!

Do I need any prior knowledge to attend your classes and trainings?

Unless stated in the course description, none of our classes or trainings require prior knowledge or experience in raw vegan food.

Do you recommend any books or videos I can read before attending your training?

First of all, we recommend you try eating a high-raw food diet for at least a little while before joining our trainings. Even if it is just adding more smoothies and big salads to your usual diet. It will make it easier to dive straight into our Ubud lifestyle! Personal experience is so valuable!

You can try these resources:

Videos/Movies:
YouTube search:

“Raw Food”
“Gabrielle Cousens”
“David Wolfe”
FoodMatters.com

Documentaries:

Forks over Knives
Earthlings
Cowspiracy
Dominion

Books:

David Wolfe”s “Superfoods”
Gabrielle Cousens’ “Conscious Eating”
“Secrets of an Alkaline Body” by Dr’s Annie & David Jubb.
“Becoming Raw” by Brenda Davis
“The China Study” by T. Colin Campbell

Do I need to bring a chef’s knife?

If you already have a favourite knife, we definitely recommend bringing it. It is much more fun working with good equipment you are familiar with. We have enough knives for you to borrow if you do not have one though, no worries.

Can you recommend a particular chef’s knife brand?

We like Global, Wüsthof, Shun, and Victorinox. We would recommend a 18-21 cm blade + a smaller pairing knife. Try them out in a shop first and buy something that feels right for your hand. Sayuri likes an 18 cm blade.

What is the deadline for full payment / booking a course?

Until the course is fully booked you can enlist: we confirm bookings in the order of payment/receipt.

Once a course or training is full, you won’t be able to purchase and submissions will be closed.

Is there a maximum class size? Do I need to sign up early?

Our studio capacity is 16 for raw chef/desserts/chocolatier trainings. Some dates fill up very quickly, please check in with us before booking. The maximum capacity for 4-day intensives is 24, so no worries here!

How can I find accommodation in Ubud?

There are many options from the Four Seasons to cheap and cheerful homestays. We recommend looking on Airbnb, Agoda and Booking.com as only you can know what standard you are looking for.

If you want to stay for longer and rent a house, you can check out following Facebook groups:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523008504577896/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ubud.rentals/

Can you recommend any guesthouses, hotels or home-stays nearby?

We can only pass on recommendations students have made:

In walking distance to Sayuri Healing Food Café and Academy and in budget price-range:

The following are a little further away for those who ride a motorbike or are willing to take a
motorbike/taxi each day:

Villa Mantra https://www.villamantrastudio.com/
Runa Guesthouse http://www.booking.com/hotel/id/runa-guesthouse.html
Pangkung House www.booking.com/Pangkung-House [email protected]

Mid-range:

Rumahtaman villa www.rumahtamanubud.com
Green field hotel www.greenfieldubud.com

A little more expensive:

Villa Adyashanti: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14077283
Villa Merdu (on Tirta Tawar street): https://www.villamerdubali.com
Villa Gaia (Gaia Retreat Center): www.gaiaretreatcenter.com
Wa Pa Di Ume: www.wapadiume.com
Green Field Hotel: www.greenfieldubud.com
Bamboo Villa: IG: bamboo.villa, Airbnb: https://abnb.me/ouMLMjE4kM, Email: [email protected], Phone : +62 (0)89672843885

Where can I practice yoga in Ubud?

There are many studios! The two largest are Yoga Barn and Radiantly Alive, and a smaller but charming one called Intuitive Flow in penestanan as well. They all offer different yoga styles, vibes and classes.

Usada and Seeds of Life offer Ashtanga Mysore practice every morning, as does Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Center (15 mins bike ride outside of town).

Can I bring my baby?

Children and babies are not allowed to attend the Trainings or Courses for safety reasons.

However, Bali is very child-friendly and you can easily find a trustworthy and competent nanny. They cost around 100,000 IDR/hour. you are welcome to contact them directly.

You can try to contact these numbers for Nanny Services in Ubud:

Sri Sakde +62 819-3880-4076 (whatsup)
Dwi Yanti +62 82 236 177 395 (whatup)

We can also arrange for them to come to meet you on the 1st day opening ceremony and you can discuss timing/price etc directly in person.

* Please note any external hires fall outside of the responsibility of Sayuri Healing Food.

Still have a question?

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$3.080 for all 4 levels $770 per level

Artisanal Fromage Mastery

Vegan Cheese

– with Chef Adrian Wu

What You’ll Learn

What’s Included

About Adrian

European-style plant-based chef

Book your spot

For this special course we offer a bundle or you can join each level separately.

Dates:

Full Course: COMING SOON

Level 1: COMING SOON Level 2: COMING SOON

(each level has one rest-day in between)

ⓘ Only 16 spots per course. Must book in advance.

Course Details

What to Expect & How to Prepare

Why Learn Vegan Cheese with Chef Adrian?

Course Includes

How to book

Booking Procedure & Payment

Questions or issues during payment?

*Please note that flight and accommodation are not included. Find our recommended accommodations and taxi information in Travel & Accommodations TAB.

From our Students

Frequently Asked Questions

for Academy Trainings and Cooking Classes

In walking distance to Sayuri Healing Food Café and Academy and in budget price-range:

Mid-range:

A little more expensive:

* Please note any external hires fall outside of the responsibility of Sayuri Healing Food.

Still have a question?

Need help? Contact us on WhatsApp

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