Gourmet Raw Food Chef Certification Series
Living Light's Gourmet Raw Food Chef Certification training takes students to the next level of confidence and expertise-exploring world cuisines, developing and writing recipes, transforming traditional cooked dishes into health-promoting gourmet raw cuisine, catering large events, and understanding the science of raw food nutrition.
Seven courses of study are required for this certification:
FUNdamentals of Raw Living Foods
This first class in our Chef Training Series, is an entry-level 2-day weekend course where students come to learn the basics of raw cuisine, from using equipment to sprouting to preparing appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and desserts...plus dressings, sauces, nut milks and cheeses, smoothies, snacks, and more.
Essentials of Raw Culinary Arts
Students enjoy a 5-day hands-on experience with outstanding raw food chefs and ample personal attention. Learn to develop recipes, understand flavor dynamics, and create textures using equipment specific to the raw food kitchen.
Associate Chef and Instructor Training
A 10-day program where students learn to create a wide variety of comfort foods, including burgers, lasagna, enchiladas, cheesecake, and more. Students also plan, organize, and conduct culinary presentations.
Ethnic Flavors in Recipe Development
In this 5-day course, you will learn to prepare ethnic cuisine from many cultures and to create the flavors and textures of each region covered. Travel around the world to places like Italy, China, Thailand, Mexico, and exotic regions that are lesser known. Everyday you will explore two different world cuisines. You will reach new levels of creativity in the grand finale, our exotic dessert extravaganza.
During this 5-day course, experience the light and luscious fare we serve at our exclusive retreats in exotic locations. We designed RawFusion Gourmet Spa Cuisine to support an active lifestyle. An entire feast is created with a limited number of ingredients using various textures and flavors to produce an unlimited assortment of dishes. High in fruits and greens, RawFusion is the favorite cuisine of the Living Light staff.
Raw Event Catering and Elegant Entertaining
This is a 5-day course where you will learn about menu planning, organizing, budgeting, pricing, negotiating contracts, and managing your catering team. Discover secrets of plating and presentation that you can use for beautiful everyday meals or elegant dinner parties. Learn to create stunning buffets and a variety of garnishes, from simple tomato roses to elaborate carrot butterflies, for beautifully presented meals. You will also gain hands-on experience as you participate in catering raw events.
Science of Raw Food Nutrition I
Raw Food DoctorsT Rick and Karin Dina offer a 2-day comprehensive course on the science of raw food nutrition. The course will cover hot topics in raw food nutrition including raw vegan sources of iron, calcium, protein, Vitamin B12, and essential fatty acids, as well as blood sugar regulation, pH balance, food changes from cooking, anti-inflammatory nutrition, weight management, anti-aging, longevity, and much more.
Advanced courses may be taken in any order, as long as they are completed within 2 years. When you complete all seven courses of study and receive your Gourmet Raw Food Chef Certification, you'll be confident in your ability to produce incredible gourmet raw cuisine.
WHAT'S NEW
Three complete Gourmet Chef Certification Series in March/April, July/August, & October/November training series offering the three Advanced Training Classes in one session.
Eight complete 3-part
Associate Chef Certification Series followed by a variety of advanced specialty courses.
FUNdamentals of Raw Living Foods is offered around the country. Check here for schedules.
Raw Empowerment Workshops presented by Living Light Institute Associate Chef and Instructor graduates in your area.
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