Are you ready to become a certified raw food chef? This fun and inspirational course is designed by Shanti, co-founder and culinary director of the world famous Alchemy restaurant and author or The Raw Alchemist, 100 recipes from Alchemy Restaurant.
You’ll learn from experts, speakers, food demos and hands-on experience in this state-of-the-art culinary school nestled in the luscious jungle-town of Ubud, Bali.
This course is designed to give you inspiration, expertise and confidence to improve your lifestyle and career in health and raw food. The curriculum is modern, creative, playful and emphasises the joy and mindfulness in making healthy and delicious raw food meals for your family or business.
The Raw Alchemist Level 1, November 18-29, 2024
The Raw Alchemist Level 1 March 3rd - 14th, 2025
The Raw Alchemist Level 1 July 14th - 25th, 2025
Cooked/Raw Level 1 November 3rd - 14th, 2025
So check the dates in your calendar if you think this is for you...
*limited to 12 Participants per course
Meeting likeminded people and making friends for life
Getting inspired to make healthy food choices that improve your health, longevity and weight
Having the ability and skills to upgrade your home un-cooking
Having the confidence to start your own business within health and food
Learning new techniques and gaining new skills in a fun way
Having a certificate useful for employment within the field of raw food/health or nutrition
Contributing to environmental sustainability and animal wellfare by upgrading your way of eating
Learn alongside experts, speakers, food demos and hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art Culinary School nestled in the luscious Alchemy Academy in the Bali Jungle, Ubud
Learn how to prepare healthy, raw vegan food for your family or business.
This course is designed to give you inspiration, expertise and confidence to improve your lifestyle and career in health and food.
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Goal Setting and Manifestation
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
It’s not just what we eat, but also what we drink that matters, and hydration is critical for energy and feeling our best. We’ll go through some of the most hydrating juices, and make some medicinal tonics for rejuvenation, longevity, great skin and lustrous hair. We will visit a local spring amidst a holy temple, with the purest water believed by the Balinese to energize, cleanse, and even cure disease.
Raw Chocolate
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
To make a tasty stock without MSG and animal products can seem like a challenge, but we show you the secret how to achieve a delicious umami flavor using natural and nutritious ingredients only. You’ll practice your flavor balancing skills to make a delicious and healing laksa soup, and learn how to make raw food dishes that are satisfying in cold climates.
Goal Setting and Manifestation
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
Fermentation can seem quite complicated. Carbohydrates are converted to alcohol, carbon dioxide and organic acids. Yes, it´s chemistry, and there are rules that need to be followed. We break it down to make it easy to understand, show you tricks that help you succeed with fermented food every time.
Goal Setting and Manifestation
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
Goal Setting and Manifestation
A very important skill in the raw vegan kitchen is to make a fabulous salad dressing. Understanding the classic vinaigrette formula means you can create a variety of dressings without even needing to look at a recipe. In Level 1 we’ll also practice thickened dressings such as pesto’s, and how to succeed with emulsions including plant based mayonnaise.
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
Goal Setting and Manifestation
In this module you’ll learn everything there is to know about how to use the dehydrator to “bake” food at low heat to concentrate flavors and make the texture chewy, crunchy or crispy, similar to oven-baked goods. Drying takes place at low temperatures so the nutrients are preserved and therefore the food is still considered raw.
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
Some foods are considered to be particularly beneficial for health and well-being due to their concentrated levels of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and even medicinal compounds. Learn how to use superfoods and super herbs and upgrade your diet to promote better health.
Goal Setting and Manifestation
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
A lot of times salads are seen as unimportant and made really dull. But a good salad can be the most exciting, tasty, colorful and delectable meal you’ll ever have. If you’re looking to add more raw food to your diet, try replacing one meal per day with a big salad. It’s one of the quickest and freshest meals you can make and if you keep changing the toppings and dressings it never gets dull.
Goal Setting and Manifestation
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
Did you think that raw food is all about salads and carrot sticks? In this course you’ll learn how to make delicious raw pizza, cauliflower rice bowls, flax wraps, zucchini pasta and more. You’ll be surprised at what is possible and how vegetables can be turned into the most satisfying comfort foods.
Goal Setting and Manifestation
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
Alchemy is known for their decadent desserts made with that taste All of our desserts ar raw vegan and handmade using the highest quality ingredients and natural sweeteners, we partner with Big Tree Farms organic chocolate company in Bali
Goal Setting and Manifestation
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
Nuts are a raw chef ́s best friend when it comes to replacing dairy. They can be transformed into creamy sauces, decadent desserts and of course used for rich and creamy dairy-free cheeses of many kinds. In this module you will learn how to make vegan cream cheese in an instant, as well as implement the same principles of traditional dairy cheese production such as ripening, fermentation and aging to transform nuts into piquant, sharp and delectable cheese blocks with a convincing rind.
Goal Setting and Manifestation
JUICE, COOLERS & TONICS
VEGETABLE STOCK & SOUP
PICKLED & FERMENTED FOOD
DRESSINGS, EMULSIONS & SAUCES
Raw Chocolate
DEHYDRATION 101 – CRACKERS & SNACKS
Superfoods & Superherbs
ALCHEMY SALADS
ALCHEMY MAINS
Alchemy Famous Desserts
Plant Based Cream Cheese & Aged Cheese
Processed chocolate doesn’t compare to raw chocolate. Not only does most processed chocolate contain dairy as well as processed sugar and artificial flavors, the cacao products themselves are processed. Making raw chocolate at home is a great way to keep the cost down and to ensure the ingredients are of the highest quality. This module will give you a great foundation to understanding raw chocolate and the ingredients and also reveal Shanti’s most treasured recipes that have never been shared publicly before.
Goal Setting and Manifestation
In The Raw Alchemist course you will learn Raw and Vegan Recipes from Alchemy Restaurant, directly from Co-Founder, Culinary Director & Author of The Raw Alchemist, Shanti Allen. Some secret recipes and tips revealed in this course are only shared at Alchemy Academy, and have never been published anywhere else. Get personal Q&A time with Shanti and other professionals, as well as unique behind-the-scene tour inside the Alchemy Restaurant kitchen.
Alchemy Academy is Amazing! I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a course in August 2019. Its not just about the amazing food you learn to create but also the philosophy of kindness and connection with food as a living entity that really impressed me.
I am really glad I decided to join this course. It’s such an inspiring, wonderful and super useful subject! I love everything about it
“My time was so amazing, I was expecting a cooking course and I got so much more! Everything was intentional and beautifully curated to create an experience to remember.”
It was a 13 day absolutely life changing course that not only taught me how to cook vegan and raw food but also showed me the importance of hydration, hygiene, knife skills, all about kombucha, all about chocolate, group coaching.
Wonderful location and beautiful venue! Come here for a free dessert tasting when they host it! If you are enrolled in a raw vegan cooking class with Alchemy, you'll probably have your class here. The staff is friendly and helpful as well.
The Alchemy level 1 course opened my heart in so many ways. It wasn't just a course about raw vegan course it was about connecting deeply with myself and my core values in life ✨
The curriculum is modern, creative, playful and emphasises the joy and mindfulness in making, and serving healthy & delicious food. Each student is appointed their own fully equipped work station in our state of the art school located 3 km from Alchemy restaurant.
practical & well equipped student stations
gorgeous green jungle surroundings
enjoy the state of the art kitchen
DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE BENEFITS OF RAW FOOD
PLENTY OF HANDS ON EXPERIENCE
YOUR OWN WELL EQUIPPED STUDENT STATIONS
RAW FOOD CHEF CERTIFICATION
HEALTHY DELICIOUS RAW VEGAN FOOD DAILY
OVER 60 ALCHEMY RESTAURANT RECIPES IN YOUR MANUAL
Your manual comes with a complete checklist with all you need when setting up a kitchen that supports a plant based raw food lifestyle. Every day of the course you will get more familiar with the ingredients that make the raw food lifestyle what it is. You will also get comfortable using equipment such as the dehydrator, spiralizer, blender and juicer.
SETTING UP A RAW FOOD KITCHEN
In our dream pantry you can find a wide range of whole food ingredients. Some of them may be new to you, but you will become more and more familiar with them every day, and get answers to your questions about how to use each one of these ingredient, how to pair them with other flavors, what their health benefits are, how to store them, and how to substitute the ingredients that are not available in your particular part of the world.
RAW AND VEGAN PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE
The chef knife will be your most used tool in the kitchen so it is important to choose one that suits you perfectly and learn how to use it properly. In the CULINARY KNIFE SKILLS class, you will learn how to hold your knife for maximum control, and practice the “claw grip” with the other hand for efficiency and safety. During the course we will keep coming back to universal knife cuts, such as julienne, batonnet, brunoise, dice and chiffonade.
CULINARY KNIFE SKILLS
Involves combining various elements such as color, texture, shape, and arrangement to create an enticing and appetizing plate. A visually stunning dish is more enjoyable when it tastes as good as it looks.
FOOD PRESENTATION
Raw food recipes offers a lot of benefits and flavors. Learn to adapt these recipes to your taste preferences and experiment with different ingredients and flavors. Enjoy the creativity and health benefits that raw food recipes can offer!
CUTTING EDGE RAW FOOD RECIPES
Learn how to involve the process of envisioning and planning your culinary aspirations, and taking intentional steps to bring them to fruition.
GOAL SETTING AND MANIFESTATION
With guest teacher Jonas Freeman. For decades western monetary wealth and physical security and comfort came with global debts: environmental debt, social debt, and financial debt. A Conscious business focuses on creating value for humanity. Since 2013, Jonas Freeman and his clients have proven that Conscious Business is possible and more economic then previous business paradigms.
CONSCIOUS BUSINESS
To be able to create your own recipes as well as improve existing ones, the key is to learn how to build the flavor structure. We learn the 6 basic flavor elements that make up the building blocks to work with, and how to balance flavors as well as correct flavor mistakes. It’s a big subject, but we narrow it down and make easy to understand, and if you forget you can always refer back to your manual.
FLAVOR BALANCING
RESTAURANT
EXCURSIONS
NATURAL
BEAUTY CARE
MEALS
INCLUDED
SPA
TREATMENT
ALCHEMY
KITCHEN
DAILY
YOGA
Come as you are, leave with a new family of like-minded people from all over the world, joined by the same interests and a once in a lifetime experience.
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Alchemy Academy Cancellation & Refund Policy: More than 60 days before the start of the course: 100% refund minus a 10% handling fee, 30-60 days before the start of the course: 50% refund, minus a 10% handling fee. Less than 30 days before the start of the course: no refund. Full Payment for the Certification Program needs to be made before course starts.
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