Explore The Natural Chef Courses.

Become a qualified Natural Chef with the award-winning College of Naturopathic Medicine. 

Online Vegan Natural Chef Diploma

  • Master 26 delicious vegan recipes
  • Vegan cheese & nut butter making
  • Vegan protein vs. animal protein
  • Diploma as a CNM Vegan Natural Chef

Online Natural Chef Diploma

  • Natural food focus
  • Flexible studying time
  • Measurable study progress
  • Diploma as a CNM Natural Chef

Course Overview.

Are you passionate about food and health? Imagine combining both of them into a fulfilling and vibrant career that you can be proud of. Begin your journey to becoming a qualified Natural chef by attending our advanced online vegan & natural cooking classes.

Our online courses are fully accessible. From their kitchens to yours, our Natural Chef lecturers will guide you through essential cooking techniques, holistic nutrition, and the art of healthful cooking.

At the end, you will have:

  • Gained an understanding of food from the soil up;
  • Become a beacon of health, letting food be YOUR medicine; and
  • Completed a comprehensive, flexible and fully accredited online course.

This is a three-part online course covering everything you need to become a qualified CNM Vegan Natural Chef. It consists of 420 part-time, flexible hours of education and an additional 100 hours to complete an invaluable internship.

Part 1 – How the Body Works – 60 hours

Understanding how the body functions, the digestive and immune systems and the gut-brain axis. How food, environment and lifestyle affect the body on a cellular level.

Part 2 – Nutrition for Everyday Living – 60 hours

Exploring food choices and how the nutritional values of individual foods impact our immunity, cognitive abilities and energy levels.

*If you are already qualified in Biomedicine or Nutrition you can seek an exemption from these parts of the course.

Part 3 – Natural Chef Training – 140 hours in your home kitchen & 160 hours of home assignments

Leading Natural Chefs will teach you essential cooking techniques. You’ll also learn methods for sourcing quality ingredients, culinary business principles, and the art of healthful cooking.

Award

You will be awarded a fully accredited diploma as a CNM Vegan Natural Chef upon successful completion of all parts of the training.

Download our full course syllabus here

Download our learning objectives here

Transform your passion into a profession. 

Our course guides you from the basic foundational skills to advanced techniques, culminating in real-world internships and tangible career opportunities.

It offers a unique education, integrating a naturopathic approach to health and food. Learn not just how to cook, but also how food can be YOUR medicine.

Our accredited online course is comprehensive and flexible, fitting around your work schedule and personal commitments so you can study from the comfort of your own home kitchen.

This course is designed for all levels of ability, but is most suitable for health enthusiasts and anyone seeking a meaningful career change into an industry simmering with opportunity. Whether you are a professional chef or an aspiring one, we have designed this course to be comprehensive and encouraging of any avenue you might choose to pursue.

  • Enjoy a fully online and flexible course to fit around busy schedules
  • Learn how individualised food can enhance health
  • Expand your knowledge by becoming a CNM Vegan Natural Chef
  • Be taught by leading chefs in small online classes
  • Explore rewarding and fulfilling career opportunities
  • Learn how to set up your own business
  • Earn a satisfying income in the fast-growing vegan market

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What our students
are saying.

My studies have been life changing, exciting, and unforgettable

“I have found the Natural Chef course to be all I hoped it would be and much more. I am amazed that not even half way through my course I am able to cook recipes to a high standard. I love the variation of different lecturer’s that we have. I love cooking in this team environment and get so excited by all the different food types we cook with. It’s been eye opening. I am so grateful for the support CNM offers and really enjoy the friendly, helpful learning environment.”

Susanne Noakes, CNM Natural Chef

My life and health have transformed since studying at CNM

“What I loved most about the course was learning how to combine different ingredients (ones you wouldn’t think would be compatible) to create amazing flavours. Designing meal plans for people with specific health conditions was one my favourite modules. I enjoyed the friendships in our class; there was a great mix of people.”

Michelle Asher, CNM Natural Chef

Enrolling at CNM was truly the best decision I’ve ever made

The theoretical and practical sides of the course were very in-depth. I loved the fact that we worked with different chefs with varying types of experience. This helped me to create my own unique chef style. I also really enjoyed the atmosphere at CNM and the contact with lecturers and staff. Following my passion for food and healthy eating has opened up so many opportunities and I’m excited about what the future holds – I’ve just opened the first vegan restaurant in Guadeloupe!”

Jean Marie Ruffe, CNM Vegan Natural Chef

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