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From Cacao bean to truffles and pralines

Raw Chocolate Mastery Training – Level 1

Learn all about the fundamentals of raw chocolate making in 7 days, how to create from bean to bar chocolates, bars, truffles and pralines. Join us for this extraordinary delicious and joyful immersion into the raw chocolate world!

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Rediscover chocolate

A 7-Day Hands-On Certification Training in the Heart of Ubud, Bali

In this hands-on training, you’ll learn how to create stunning raw chocolates from scratch—bars, truffles, layered pralines, spreads, ceremonial cacao, and more. But we won’t stop at recipes. We’ll guide you in understanding cacao as a living food—how to temper it for shine and snap, how to combine textures, spices, and superfoods, and how to create treats that are as beautiful as they are healing. Whether you’re here for your own joy or to share with others, this experience will transform the way you work with chocolate—forever.

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  • 1-7 December 2025
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In this training

What you’ll get

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    Fully equiped work station
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    All ingredients & materials used during the course
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    Raw Food Chef Certification
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    Hands on experience & confidence
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    A manual with all course recipes, tools and techniques
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    Daily delicious Raw Food & Lunch
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    Comprehensive guidance on each step
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    Knowledge & Skills for life
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    Excursion in Bali with the whole class
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    An incredible shared experience in Paradise
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    Your own Sayuri Healing Food apron :)

Training Details

and important information

What’s included

Our training includes

  • Classes (see the CURRICULUM TAB), manuals, apron, field trip, lunch on all class days.
  • Certificate from Sayuri Healing Food Academy (See CERTIFICATE TAB for more info.)
  • Everyday lunch from Sayuri Healing Food Café combined with the meals you will make during the class.
  • A breakfast from Sayuri healing food café at Sayuri’s café on the day off
  • Final graduation party
  • Balinese cultural, spiritual excursion to experience the Bali essence on days off. (optional)

* You will be working in sub-groups of 4 students for a most beneficial learning and hands-on experience. The total group size will be between 16-20 people max.

What is not included

  • Flights, airport transfers, accommodation
  • The meal cost of our optional group dinner dining at a popular raw food/plant-based vegan restaurant in Ubud.
Training Overview

Dive into the Rich World of Raw Chocolate

Raw Chocolate Mastery Level 1 Training

Indulge in the rich world of raw chocolate with our comprehensive training program!

We are passionate, fascinated, and yes—obsessed—with the world of cacao. We love this incredible No. 1 superfood and its heart- and mind-opening abilities, creating deeply flavored living foods that bring health and joy. This century-old ingredient has found its way back into modern kitchens as our need and desire for healthier, less processed foods has increased.


Beyond Simple Chocolate Making

This course will take you far beyond basic chocolate making. You’ll learn:

  • How to temper chocolates for shine, snap, and shelf stability

  • A wide variety of techniques to cultivate a creative and inspirational relationship with cacao

  • How to work with this one powerful ingredient in endless ways

Designed for those who have a passion for creating stunning, healthy raw chocolates, the course covers everything from ceremonial cacao, smoothies, bars, truffles, and multi-layered pralines, to desserts–all made from scratch.


Chocolate Techniques & Fundamentals

You will learn all the fundamentals of raw chocolate techniques:

  • Activating nuts and seeds for luscious fillings and truffles

  • Combining textures, flavors, and superfoods to craft extraordinary creations

  • Using chocolate moulds, silicon moulds, and free-form methods

  • Understanding flavor profiles, assembly techniques, and garnishing methods

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a passionate home cook who wants to bring more sweetness into life, without guilt, this training will give you all you need to master raw, healthy chocolates.


What’s Inside the Training

In our Raw Chocolate Mastery Level 1 Training, you will learn about:

  • The fundamentals of cacao

  • Sweeteners and spices that can be paired with chocolate

  • Flavor pairing with cacao

  • Chocolate making techniques including double boiler, blender, and stone grinder methods

  • Troubleshooting and calculating cacao content percentage

  • How to make praline and truffle fillings, enrobing, garnishing with dehydrated toppings, layered fillings, biscotti, and granola bars

The program includes a field trip to a cacao farm and culminates in a final project presented at the graduation party.

(See the full description on the CURRICULUM TAB)


Certification

At the end of the training, you will receive a Raw Chocolate Mastery Level 1 Certificate from Sayuri Healing Food Academy.

(See the CERTIFICATE TAB for more info)

After graduation, you can move on to Level 2 Training, or explore our other online and offline trainings and courses.


Practice, Demonstration & Teamwork

You will have hands-on practice at our fully equipped workstations, working in teams to re-create Sayuri Healing Food’s recipes and magic.

Each class includes:

  • Live demonstrations

  • Hands-on practice

  • Lunch from Sayuri Healing Food Café, combined with what you prepare during class

  • A field trip related to the course content

  • A graduation party

As optional activities, we also offer:

  • A group dinner at our plant-based vegan restaurant

  • A Balinese cultural and spiritual excursion to experience the soul of Bali on your day off


A Global Community of Chocolate Lovers

You will spend quality time with an inspiring group of people from around the world, sharing experiences and learning together.

By the end of the course, not only will you have gained the confidence to develop your own raw creations: you’ll likely make lifelong friendships.


Why Bali, Why Ubud?

The Indonesian island of Bali is a dream destination, and Ubud is its spiritual, cultural, and artistic heart.

Ubud is a mecca for raw and vegan cuisine and hosts some of the world’s top yoga centers. Outside of class, you’ll be free to:

  • Explore the Ubud lifestyle

  • Attend music and dance events

  • Nourish yourself in the many spas

  • Walk through lush jungles

  • Visit one of the hundreds of nearby waterfalls


Co-Creation: The Joy of Making Together

During our trainings, we foster team spirit and collaborative creation. When we make something together, the joy, excitement, and rewards multiply.

Yes, you’ll learn how to craft amazing recipes. But what lingers most is this:

  • The friendships formed

  • The shared experiences

  • The emotions and breakthroughs

It’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


Final Project: Witness Your Magic

The training concludes with a final project, where you apply everything you’ve learned to craft your own chocolate masterpiece.

This is one of the highlights of the course:

You’ll witness the love, the transformation, and the heart-opening impact of your food creations on others.


Our Bali Academy: A Living, Breathing Community

Our Bali Academy classroom is located within the premises of Sayuri Healing Food Café. Here, you can:

  • Hang out and relax

  • Connect with your fellow students

  • Enjoy vibrant café life

  • Sip on coffee

  • Indulge in our famous desserts

  • Join events and gatherings in our studio space


Let the Fun Begin

So, come and join us, and let the fun begin!

Certification

Certificate & Chef Directory

Students will receive a Raw Chocolate Mastery Level 1 CERTIFICATE from Sayuri Healing Food Academy at the end of the training.

Once you receive your certification, you are entitled to be featured on Sayuri Healing Food Chef Directory page. This page is for the alumni to connect around the world, to share how everyone is expanding their carrier and creative projects, and also for those who are looking for professional vegan chefs world-wide!

After the training, you will be asked to inform us the detail if you wish to be listed. After your confirmation, you will be listed in our chef directory on our website.

Curriculum

Raw Cacao & Chocolate Training

If you have already taken other Level 1 trainings at our academy, see the “You’ve done FUNDAMENTAL already?” TAB.


MODULE 1: CACAO FUNDAMENTALS & INTRO

  • Raw Chocolate Introduction

  • Cacao Products

  • Sweeteners for Chocolate

  • Spices & Essential Oils for Chocolate

  • Flavor Pairing with Cacao

  • Mise en Place: Sugar Powder, “Butter” Chopping

  • Nut Activation

  • Nut Milk / Ceremonial Cacao

  • Date Paste

  • Dehydration Techniques

  • Biscotti (using nut pulp from nut milk)

  • Granola Bars


MODULE 2: SIMPLE CHOCOLATE (COCONUT OIL / CACAO BUTTER)

  • Food Presentation, Plating, and Photography

  • Ganache

  • Candied Nuts and Nibs

  • Colorful Coconut

  • Flavored Sugar

  • Simple Chocolate (No Tempering – Silicone Molds & Free Form)

  • Fruits ’n Nuts Barks


MODULE 3: TEMPERING 1 – DOUBLE BOILER METHOD

  • Mold Types: Polycarbonate & Mold Care

  • Space Set-Up for Tempering, Mise en Place

  • Tempering Science

  • Tools & Molds

  • Simple Truffle

  • Nutella Fudge

  • Tempering Chocolate: Double Boiler Method

  • Dipping Truffle & Fudge

  • Pouring Tempered Chocolate (Bars & Polycarbonate Molds)


MODULE 4: TEMPERING 2 – BLENDER METHOD

  • Layered Bar Filling

  • Snickers Bar

  • Matcha Rum Squares

  • Caramel Gooey Slices

  • FAQ on Tempering (Seizing, Water, Heat, etc.)


MODULE 5: TROUBLESHOOTING & CACAO CONTENT

  • Continuation of Tempering 2

  • Troubleshooting Tempering

  • Turning Failed Chocolate into Truffle

  • Calculating the Cacao Content Percentage

  • Seeding Technique

  • Tempering (Blender Method)

  • Dipping Layered Bars, Squares & Slices

  • Garnishing Techniques


MODULE 6: PRALINE & BONBON FILLINGS

  • Lavender Kiss Filling

  • Cherry Ripe Filling

  • Almond Praline Filling

  • Orange Tahini Truffle Filling


MODULE 7: ENROBING & GARNISH

  • Garnishing Truffles

  • Chocolate Tempering Recap

  • Dipping All Praline, Bonbon & Bar Fillings in Tempered Chocolate

  • Garnishing with Dehydrated Toppings

  • Garnishing Layered Fillings

  • Creating Your Own Chocolate Dessert


MODULE 8: BODY SCRUBS & CREAMS

  • Body Scrubs

  • Cacao Body Cream


FINAL PROJECT & GRADUATION PARTY


FIELD TRIP: CACAO FARM VISIT

  • Cacao Farm Field Trip – experience and taste cacao at the source

Schedule

Our training is purposefully condensed from 9.30 to 15:30 every day to give you the time to attend yoga classes in town before or after class, and also to give you the opportunity to discover the incredible variety of plant-based cafés and restaurants in Ubud. We will provide you with a list of our favourites and highly recommend you try them out to widen your experience! Go in groups, taste, and share.

Sample daily schedule

Class Days:

9:30 – 12:00 Morning Class 2.5 hours
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 – 15:30 Afternoon Class 2.5 hours

Draft training schedule

Please note this draft training schedule is subject to minor changes but it will give you an idea of our flow throughout the training. The final time table will be provided on your arrival.

Opening & day off

1st day: No class. Opening circle at 5pm, followed by welcome dinner

Day 3: No class. Group breakfast at Sayuri healing food café followed by optional Balinese temple/waterfall excursion

Fundamental Module

You’ve completed FUNDAMENTAL already?

Fundamental Phase (MODULE 1-4) is the same content for all our level 1 CHEF TRAINING. (raw food chef, raw dessert chef and fermentation chef)

If you already took Fundamental Phase in our other level 1 training in Bali,

  • You will receive 1 MILLION IDR meal voucher that you can use at our café!
  • Please take this Fundamental section again as recap of your learning.
  • If you would like to skip this part, you are welcome to join from day 3 and please do inform us in advance.
Meals

Breakfast: not included in our course but you are welcome to order from the cafe before the class and eat during the classes. All orders from the café are not included in the tuition fee, so they must be paid when placing the order.

Lunch: The food that is being created during the classes will be your lunch combined with the BUFFET served from Sayuri Healing Food Café. Buffet will be the mixture of raw and cooked meal depending on the student’s needs.

Arrival and Closing info

Arrival time

  • Please arrive before 5PM on the 1st day, for a welcome circle followed by a welcome dinner.
  • If you will be arriving late, please inform us in advance.
  • There will be no class on the 1st day.

Closing time

  • The last day ends around 4PM so please plan your schedule or flight accordingly.

Location

  • The course will take place at Sayuri Healing Food Academy, located within Sayuri Healing Food Café.

The Café is open 8AM-11PM so you are most welcome to come earlier to familiarize yourself with the venue and community!

What to bring

Bring pen & paper to take note. Course material (recipe book) and apron are provided.

Indonesian Scholarship

Indonesian scholarship

70% OFF from the full price

We are excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for Indonesian citizens who are passionate about vegan cooking and aspire to make a career in this field. We are offering a great discount on our culinary program to help you achieve your goals.

Apply now:

To apply click here: https://sayurihealingfood.com/scholarship/.

*To be eligible, you must have at least 3 years of cooking experience in a restaurant and possess good written & spoken English skills.
**This opportunity is exclusively available to individuals employed by local owned companies or working as freelancers within the local community.
Influencer discount

Influencer discount

We’re excited to offer a discount program for influencers who are who is passionate to spread the words to the worlds!

If you have a social media account with a minimum of 50,000 engaged followers and have content related to health, yoga, and food wellness fields, we’d love to hear from you!

As a guideline, we offer a 70% discount off the full price to influencers who meet our criteria. However, we understand that each influencer’s content and engagement may differ, so the exact discount percentage will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

For influencers with 70,000 to 100,000 followers who meet our criteria, we offer a free exchange (100% off) for our courses. Again, the exact percentage of the discount will be determined based on your content and engagement.

Apply now

Please apply from here: https://sayurihealingfood.com/influencer-application-form/

How to book

Booking & Payment

Booking Procedure & Payment

Online Booking (Megatix)

  1. 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.
  2. Payment by credit card will be processed in Indonesian Rupiahs IDR.
  3. 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

Location

The course will take place at Sayuri Healing Food Academy, located at Sayuri Healing Food Café in Ubud Bali.

Click here for the Google Maps link.

Coming early / staying late?

Our Café is open 8AM-11PM. You are most welcome to come earlier / stay late to familiarize yourself with the venue and our beautiful community!

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

Contact us if you have any questions

Whatsapp: +6285943643455
Email: [email protected]

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

We’ll guide you in understanding cacao as a living food

How to temper it for shine and snap, how to combine textures, spices, and superfoods, and how to create treats that are as beautiful as they are healing.

The Experience

1.

Transformative Culinary Experience

Go beyond recipes. Immerse yourself in a holistic journey that awakens your connection to food as nourishment, art, and lifestyle. This is not just a course—it’s a personal evolution through cuisine.

2.

Master Raw Culinary Foundations

From soaking to fermenting, sprouting to dehydrating—gain a deep, practical command of the essential raw food techniques that form the backbone of living cuisine.

3.

Refined Plating & Presentation

Train your aesthetic eye and hands to create plates that are not just healthy, but visually arresting. Learn the principles behind advanced plating and elevate every dish into a piece of edible art.

4.

Global Raw Gourmet Exploration

Travel the world without leaving the kitchen. Prepare raw vegan interpretations of beloved global dishes—Italian lasagna, Middle Eastern falafel, Japanese sushi, Indian curry, and more.

5.

Artisan Raw Desserts & Chocolate

Dive into the alchemy of indulgence. Craft exquisite, guilt-free desserts—from silky mousses to raw truffles and ceremonial-grade chocolates—that rival anything from a pâtisserie.

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Sayuri-Style Kitchen Immersion

Work hands-on at fully equipped workstations. You’ll be creating real dishes, not just watching demos. This is how knowledge becomes skill.

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Community & Collaboration

Cook, laugh, and grow with others. Our team-based learning model fosters connection, inspiration, and the magic of shared creation. You’ll leave with new friends, not just new skills.

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Cultural & Spiritual Enrichment

Experience Bali through a deeper lens. Join ceremonial excursions, group dinners, and cultural immersions that ground your learning in place, tradition, and spirit.

Discover the Essence of Living Cuisine

Join over 1,500 international students who’ve already stepped into this life-changing path.

At Sayuri Healing Food Academy, we see food as a gateway to transformation. Our 13-day Raw Chef Training Level 1 is not just about technique—it’s about awakening vitality, creativity, and conscious living through every dish you create. Whether you’re called to nourish others, start a new chapter, or reconnect with your own body and purpose, this immersive experience gives you the skills and perspective to align food with healing, joy, and deep meaning.

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.”

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Food as Medicine

Learn healing cuisine with the support of a vibrant community in a safe space that welcomes all.

Our courses provide hands-on experience in vegan cuisine, empowering you to create delicious, healthy meals. Join a community of passionate chefs and food lovers in Bali or online.

Hands-On Learning

Our courses provide hands-on experience in vegan cuisine, empowering you to create delicious, healthy meals. Join a community of passionate chefs and food lovers in Bali or online.

Expert Guidance

Learn from seasoned chefs who share their passion and expertise with you.

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:

  • Tebesaya Homestay
  • Desak Putu Putera Hidden
  • Bali Sila Tebesaya Apartment
  • Pondok Kutuh Guest Houses
  • Desak Putu Putera Cottages
  • Do Re Mi Guesthouse
  • Krishna House

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.

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