Master the Art of Plant-Based, Vegan Cheese!
No matter where you are in the world, you can join us! You’ll receive access to the recorded session, so you can watch and create at your own convenience if the live session doesn’t suit your schedule.
Choose online or offline and click the sign-up button to purchase. The currency will automatically be converted to Indonesian Rupiah.
Online Zoom Class
23 – 24 March 2025
USD 119
Offline In-Person Class
23 – 24 March 2025
IDR 2,900,000
USD 180
Online Zoom Class
11-12 June 2025
USD 119
Offline In-Person Class
11-12 June 2025
IDR 2,900,000
USD 180
Also available online
Course Information
Overview
Master the art of Vegan Cheese!
Who loves cheese? Why do you love cheese? We love its creaminess, deep complex flavor, salty, sweet, melting-in-mouth feel! And what if we tell you that YOU can create healthy, delicious vegan cheese without dairy and gluten? Discover the magic of flavor explosion of the world of vegan cheese!
Curriculum
DAY 1
Class 1: Tree Nut Fermentation, Cheddar Cheese & Raw-mesan
Introduction to raw, vegan, fermented, tree nuts fermentation
Cashew Cheese fermentation
Almond Cheese (Pressing fermentation method)
Cheddar cheese dip (cooked) & crudité
Brazilian nut parmesan (raw)
Mac and cheese (cooked) – Recipe Variation with cheddar cheese
Class 2: Mozzarella, Feta and Party Cheese Ball
Mozzarella cheese (cooked)
Caprese – Recipe Variation with Mozzarella cheese
Feta cheese (cooked)
Greek Salad – Recipe Variation with Feta Cheese
Party cheese ball (non-fermented)
DAY 2
Class 3: Oat soda bread, Cream cheese, Cheese flavouring, Cheese condiments and Cheese plate
Oat soda bread (baked)
Cream cheese (raw)
Cream cheese sandwich with oat soda bread
Cheese flavoring (soft cheese) – flavor both cashew and almond cheese
Condiment for cheese – Balsamic reduction (cooked)
Condiment for cheese – Candied almond (cooked)
Cheese plating, (with soft cheese, oats bread, balsamic reduction, candied almonds & fresh fruits)
Class 4: Cheese ball, Cheese log, Cheese aging, Cheese log, Cheese board
Condiment for cheese – Mango chutney
Party cheese ball assembling
Hard, Sliceable, Aged Cheese
Cheese Log
Cheese board (with aged cheese, cheese log, party cheese ball, chutney & candied almonds)
Schedule
Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes each session x 4 classes
* Include short Q&A time at the end. Depending of the volume of questions from students, we may overtime a little bit when needed.
Times:
DAY 1
Class 1: 10:00 -11:30 AM – GMT+8 Bali time
Class 2: 1:00 -2:30 PM – GMT+8 Bali time
DAY 2
Class 3: 10:00 -11:30 AM – GMT+8 Bali time
Class 4: 1:00 -2:30 PM – GMT+8 Bali time
*GMT+8 Bali time (please adjust for your time zone for Online students)
Time Zone
Los Angeles (PST – Pacific Standard Time, GMT-8)
New York (EST – Eastern Standard Time, GMT-5)
London (GMT)
Paris (CET – Central European Time, GMT+1)
Dubai (GST – Gulf Standard Time, GMT+4)
Mumbai (IST – Indian Standard Time, GMT+5:30)
Singapore (SGT – Singapore Time, GMT+8)
Tokyo (JST – Japan Standard Time, GMT+9)
Sydney (AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time, GMT+11)
Online Zoom Students
Recipe Book:
PDF recipe booklet will be sent before the session along with the zoom link.
Recording Access (Online Only):
Watch anytime if live timing doesn’t suit you. You will receive the access to the recorded video and watch later as much as you like.
What to prepare:
Nothing specific is required, but having a notebook, pen, and a printed recipe can be helpful.
The class will be in a demonstration style and move at a fast pace, so we recommend watching it first before attempting the recipes. Later, you can follow the printed recipe and refer to the recorded video as needed while making the dishes at your own pace.
Offline In-Person Students
Recipe Book:
Printed recipe booklet will be handed out.
Arrival:
We kindly ask you to arrive at Sayuri Healing Food Academy 10 minutes early to avoid disrupting the live filming.
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!
Tasting Bonus (Offline Only):
Enjoy all demonstrated creations after class
During the tasting session, there will be additional opportunities for interactive Q&A.
What to bring:
Bring pen & paper to take note. Course material (recipe book) is provided.
how to book
Booking & Payment
Booking Procedure & Payment
ONLINE BOOKING – MEGATIX:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE of your choice and click sign up button to purchase the course in 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.
* For extra inquiries please email us at [email protected]
*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 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!
Arrival Time
Arrival time
Please find the exact date and time, written on your ticket/receipt that you receive on email after purchasing the course.
Chef Trainings and Retreats participants:
Please arrive before 5 pm on the 1st day, for a welcome circle followed by a welcome dinner.
There will be no class on the 1st day.
1-day class and Intensive Courses participants:
Please arrive before 10 am.
If you will be arriving late, please inform us in advance.
Travel & Accommodations
Airport Pickup, Visa and Accommodation Info
AIRPORT PICK UP
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
Visitors from most countries do not require a visa if you are staying for 30 days or less. If you think you might 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 INFO
Check on booking.com or Airbnb to find the best match of your price range!
Closest to 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
Following are a little further away (need motorbike/motorbike taxi)
Budge price range:
- 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: www.airbnb.com/rooms/14077283
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Contact
Cancellation
CANCELLATION POLICY for ACADEMY CLASSES AND TRAININGS
IF YOU CANCEL THE PARTICIPATION
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.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
Refunds apply as follows:
* Chef Trainings and Retreats:
– More than 8 weeks before the start of the course: 100% refund less 10% handling fee.
– 4 to 8 weeks before the start of the course: 50% refund less 10% handling fee.
– Up to 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 less 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.
IF WE CANCEL THE EVENT
In any circumstances, we reserve the right to adjust the program (i.e., replace a facilitator).
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.
NOTE & TRAVEL INSURANCE
We accept no liability for loss, damage, injury or illness, which may occur during the retreat. All students are strongly recommended to have their own travel insurance to cover any loss or injury, including repatriation if necessary.
Raw Chef Trainings and Masterclasses are limited to 16 students with all practical skill classes held in pairs or groups of 4 people.
Terms & Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
for Academy Trainings and Cooking Classes
Please check first if we have already answered your question and if not, do not hesitate to contact us directly by writing us an email (contact details further down).
All/
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
and many more…
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.
Which is the last day I can transfer the money? When is the latest I can book?
Until the course fills up. We confirm bookings in the order of payment/receipt.
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 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 with different yoga styles 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?
Bali is very child-friendly! We can easily help you find a nanny. They cost around 70,000~100,000 IDR/hours. you are welcome to contact them directly.
Sri Sakde +62 819-3880-4076 (whatsup)
DwiYanti +62 82 236 177 395 (whatup)
We can also arrange them to come to meet you on the 1st day opening ceremony and you can discuss timing/price etc directly in person.
