Culinary Academy
Foundation in Nutrition & Plant-Based Food
Our Foundation in Nutrition & Plant-Based Food is the only course of its kind in the UK and focuses on the recent rise of cooking that is designed to be lighter, more nutrient-dense and an all together more modern approach to food for the 21st century.
Perfect for those wishing to develop a new kitchen repertoire, turn a passion into a profession, cook privately around the world or even to work within the food and publishing industries.
The course will also include weekly nutrition workshops, which will delve into the mechanism of human nutrition so that the food that you create is not only delicious but also rooted in the knowledge that it will deliver on nutrient density.
Who is the course suitable for?
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Aspiring and existing private chefs
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Professional chefs
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Food stylists
- Gap year students
Skills you will learn;
Elementary Health & Hygiene training
Broths & soups
Raw; savoury & sweet
The Power of Spices / Ayurveda
Guest chef demonstrations
Fermentation
Nuts, grains and seeds
Healthful snacking
Food styling & plating
Supplier & farm visits
Comprehensive workshops including;
The Basics of Nutrition & Diet
The Truth About Fat
Gut Health
Food for Cognitive Health
Why choose us?
- Expert tuition by experienced chefs
- The only course of its kind in the UK
- Established and oldest cookery school in UK
- Small class sizes
- Excellent career prospects
Certificates & Qualifications
Edinburgh School of Food & Wine is fully accredited by ICAS and is continuously assessed and reviewed to ensure that we are reaching the standards that they set.
Upon successful completion each student will receive:
- Foundation in Nutrition & Plant-Based Food
- REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate
- Portfolio of Work & Study
Timetable
Training: Full time | Monday to Friday
Hours: 30 hours a week
Time: 10.00 am - 4 pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Foundation in Nutrition & Plant-Based Food

Our Foundation in Nutrition & Plant-Based Food is the only course of its kind in the UK and focuses on the recent rise of cooking that is designed to be lighter, more nutrient-dense and an all together more modern approach to food for the 21st century. Perfect for those wishing to develop a new kitchen repertoire, turn a passion into a profession, cook privately around the world or even to work within the food and publishing industries.
Individual Price | £3,000.00 |