Vegetarian & Vegan Culinary Schools
At the present time, Culinary World does not provide information for culinary schools in North America that are completely, 100 percent dedicated to vegetarian and/or vegan cuisine. However, many of the schools listed on this site have specific programs available for those who would like to emphasize a vegetarian or vegan cooking education within their culinary education and training.
Vegetarian cooking has begun to receive a large amount of press over the past decade. The benefits of eating vegetables and plant products as opposed to meats and processed foods has continued to grow in popularity. For this reason, many top culinary schools have begun to teach courses focused specifically on vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
Vegetarian & Vegan Philosophy
A program in vegetarian and/or vegan cooking is designed to teach meal and food preparation, kitchen management, personnel management and all other necessary culinary skills while at the same providing a philosophy of preparing original foods containing no meat or processed ingredients. These include ingredients like grains, beans and of course vegetables. Many courses also focus on specific dietary needs as well.
Many courses and programs focused on vegetarian and vegan cooking emphasize a much less rigid set of materials for students to follow than many traditional degree programs. This is because vegetarian and vegan cooking is not approached the same way as mainstream cooking. Many vegetarian cooks are chefs in small, specialty restaurants or cafes while many more are personal and private chefs. Because of this difference, the work environment can be much different than your average dining establishment. Likewise, this difference suits many vegetarian and vegan chefs just fine.
Schools Providing Culinary Degree Focus
Should you be interested in this field of culinary expertise, please review the featured culinary schools below
Nutritionist Programs:
The Art Institutes
Campus Locations:
Santa Monica San Bernardino Sacramento San Francisco Sunnyvale Santa Ana North Hollywood San DiegoThe Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.
Programs offered:
Institute of Technology
You can get started on a new career with Institute of Technology. We offer diploma and associate degree programs for careers in the culinary, technical, medical, business, and legal fields.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.it-colleges.edu/disclosure
Programs offered:
Stratford Career Institute
Online
Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.
Programs offered:
Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America
Learn the way to prepare for a culinary career with Le Cordon Bleu programs in Culinary Arts, Patisserie and Baking, or Hospitality & Restaurant Management.
Bring Your Fire to the Plate. Le Cordon Bleu. Learn the Way.
Ashworth College
Online
Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.
