Course Introduction.

What our culinary school offers.

  • How the body works (anatomy & physiology)
  • Nutrition and health
  • Food selection, food combining, pantry essentials, and food safety
  • Energetics of food
  • Flavour, taste, preparation, and presentation
  • Essential kitchen techniques
  • Recipe scaling and costing
  • Therapeutic menu planning and writing
  • Food therapeutics
  • Business and building a culinary career
  • Food styling & photography.

Course Overview.

Study breakdown

  • 1 year of part-time study (12 months, 520 hours)
  • How the Body Works: 60 hours
  • Nutrition for Everyday Living: 60 hours
  • Kitchen: 140 hours + 160 hours home assignments
  • Internship: 100 hours

School options In-Class (London)

  • Classes held once every 2 weeks
  • 20 days in college (total)
  • 19 lecture days: 3 theory & 16 practical classes
  • Additional 1 day for ‘Finals Meal’

Online

  • Study at your own pace
  • Monthly live tutorials

Why CNM.

  • Practice oriented training based on the fundamentals of classic culinary skills
  • Unique naturopathic approach focussed on using food as medicine to enable the body to heal naturally
  • In-depth understanding of the therapeutic benefits of food & using ingredients to optimise health
  • Highly skilled lecturers with a wealth of experience & knowledge
  • Extensive internship hours, essential for hands-on, real-world kitchen experience
  • Option to study either in-class (London) and online (worldwide)
  • Excellent, educational materials including filmed lectures.

Exciting Career Opportunities.

Gain a diploma from CNM’s Natural Chef School and unlock a world of possibilities in the culinary and wellness industries. You could become a Natural Chef in a restaurant, health café, or spa. Work as a personal chef, launch your own healthy catering or food business.

Other career paths include cooking instruction, product development, food and recipe writing, or even authoring a cookbook. You may also choose to educate clients and businesses on preparing nutritious, natural foods. With endless opportunities, your journey as a Natural Chef starts here!

Masterpieces from the CNM Natural Chef School.

Through our course, you’ll learn to prepare gourmet dishes that are nutritious,
delicious, and expertly crafted for a healthy lifestyle

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What our students
are saying.

My studies have been life changing, exciting, and unforgettable

“I have found the Natural Chef course to be all I hoped it would be and much more. I am amazed that not even half way through my course I am able to cook recipes to a high standard. I love the variation of different lecturer’s that we have. I love cooking in this team environment and get so excited by all the different food types we cook with. It’s been eye opening. I am so grateful for the support CNM offers and really enjoy the friendly, helpful learning environment.”

Susanne Noakes, CNM Natural Chef

My life and health have transformed since studying at CNM

“What I loved most about the course was learning how to combine different ingredients (ones you wouldn’t think would be compatible) to create amazing flavours. Designing meal plans for people with specific health conditions was one my favourite modules. I enjoyed the friendships in our class; there was a great mix of people.”

Michelle Asher, CNM Natural Chef

Enrolling at CNM was truly the best decision I’ve ever made

The theoretical and practical sides of the course were very in-depth. I loved the fact that we worked with different chefs with varying types of experience. This helped me to create my own unique chef style. I also really enjoyed the atmosphere at CNM and the contact with lecturers and staff. Following my passion for food and healthy eating has opened up so many opportunities and I’m excited about what the future holds – I’ve just opened the first vegan restaurant in Guadeloupe!”

Jean Marie Ruffe, CNM Vegan Natural Chef

Patrons.

The College of Naturopathic Medicine is pleased to have the following health experts as patrons who support the aims and objectives of CNM:

Students from all over the world choose CNM.

Four-time winners of IHCAN Best College

Students from
112 countries

80% of graduates are practising

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