ONLINE VEGAN COOKING DIPLOMA

FAQS

 

Is this course right for me?

Our courses are for you if you want - a flexible and convenient course to be taught by a vegan chef with years of professional experience to be part of a student community to access support when you need it

We always strongly recommend you read through -

  • the course outline (which you can find here)
  • the general FAQs (which you can find here)
  • the course-specific FAQs on this page

If you are unable to find the answer to your question you can email us at hello@theveganchefschool.com. We understand that the course is a commitment so we want you to be sure that it is right for you.

Who teaches the cooking classes?

The cooking classes are taught by school founder and professional chef Day Radley. You can find out more about Chef Day here.

How long is the course?

The course is designed to be completed in as little as 3 months. You can work through the course at your own pace as long as you complete it within 12 months. It is completely flexible and convenient so that you can easily fit it into your schedule. Often students need to pause the course due to something unpredictable happening in their life. We completely understand this and have experienced it with many students since we started the school in 2018. If you need an extension because of extenuating circumstances we are happy to give you that. Our main objective is to help you to finish your course and will always support you in any way we can.

How do I enroll in the course?

You can book onto any of the courses by simply selecting the course you want and purchasing it HERE. We are unable to reserve a place without payment. Once we receive your payment we will send you access instructions which will enable you to start your course straight away.

How is the course assessed?

Once you have completed all 7 recipe sections you need to send photos of your 5 key recipes to obtain your certificate. Please send them all together in one email to hello@theveganchefschool.com. The photos do not have to be beautiful, they are just for evidence that you have made the recipe and achieved recipe success.

What qualification will I receive?

You will receive a Vegan Cooking Diploma. This is a certificate of completion, it is not a graded certificate i.e. merit, distinction.

Do I need previous cooking experience to take this course?

We require students for the Vegan Home Cook Course to have a basic understanding of a home kitchen and some basic knowledge of cooking and vegan ingredients.

You should -

  • Be able to follow a recipe, including baking
  • Be familiar with a variety of vegan ingredients
  • Be familiar with a variety of techniques

If you are unsure if your ability level is suitable for this course please contact us (with full details of your experience) via email - hello@theveganchefschool.com.

 

 

How much do the ingredients / equipment cost for the course?

This depends on a few factors; where you source the ingredients from, if you make any substitutions and how many times you make the recipe. Most of the recipes are 4 portions, except for the cake recipes. Some ingredients are used in multiple recipes so you can buy them in bulk.

You can see a list of the equipment you will need here however some students opt to borrow some cooking equipment to minimise cost.

What are the costs in this course?

The FULL costs for this course are -

  • Course fee
  • Equipment
  • Ingredients
  • Postage costs for ingredients and equipment
  • If you choose to extend your course by another year a fee is applied of 30% of the current course fee

There are no hidden costs.

Will I learn knife skills in this course?

Yes, there is a section on basic knife skills and safety in the course.

Can the recipes be changed to my tastes?

Yes! The recipes are adaptable. We encourage students to use our recipes as a starting point but to make them their own. You can add spices and herbs that you and your family like. You can also omit spices if you do not like them.

Will I have to complete the classes in the order they are set out?

Our courses are always FLEXIBLE and CONVENIENT!

We have laid out the recipe sections from easy through to intermediate and then advanced -

  • Introduction
  • One pot dishes
  • Healthy Breakfasts
  • Easy Meals
  • Delicious Desserts
  • Tasty Tofu
  • Vegan Cheese
  • Luscious Cakes

You should start with the introduction section which teaches you knife skills and gives you information on how to do the course. However you are welcome to do the rest of the course in any way that suits you. You could do a whole section at one time and then move onto another or you could make recipes from multiple sections. For example, in one day you could make -

  • a recipe from Healthy Breakfasts for breakfast
  • a recipe from Easy Meals for lunch
  • a recipe from One Pot Dishes for dinner
  • a recipe from Delicious Desserts for dessert

The course includes editable PDF checklists so you can keep a record of which recipes you have made.