Live Pure Culinary Institute offers world class Plant Based Culinary Arts education. We teach students from across the globe from our Costa Rica headquarters. Upon graduation students go on to exciting careers in the Culinary Arts world wide.
LIVE PURE Culinary Institute has a state of the art air conditioned plant- based kitchen and provides the option of onsite accommodation for student convenience.
LIVE PURE Culinary Institute is a short 2 minute walk tropical walk to the beach on the Pacific Ocean; a beautiful white sand beach that is perfect for walking, swimming, sunbathing and golden sunsets. The pristine nature, tropical climate, and healing energy of the area, create an idyllic environment for a transformative and deeply nurturing retreat experience.
Nosara, Costa Rica is known for its spectacular scenery, healthy holistic lifestyle and an international community that gives the region a vibrantly creative and peaceful atmosphere. It is located in one of the world’s Blue Zones; an area where people live the longest and report the highest levels of well-being. While visiting LIVE PURE Culinary Institute you will feel the resonance of a vibrant, inspiring, and healing energy, because of the rich subtropical environment and the laid back lifestyle.
LIVE PURE Culinary Institute is a short 2 minute walk tropical walk to the beach on the Pacific Ocean; a beautiful white sand beach that is perfect for walking, swimming, sunbathing and golden sunsets. The pristine nature, tropical climate, and healing energy of the area, create an idyllic environment for a transformative and deeply nurturing retreat experience.
Nosara, Costa Rica is known for its spectacular scenery, healthy holistic lifestyle and an international community that gives the region a vibrantly creative and peaceful atmosphere. It is located in one of the world’s Blue Zones; an area where people live the longest and report the highest levels of well-being. While visiting LIVE PURE Culinary Institute you will feel the resonance of a vibrant, inspiring, and healing energy, because of the rich subtropical environment and the laid back lifestyle.
15 DAY PLANT- BASED CHEF CERTIFICATION
Day 1 - 8: BASIC Plant Based Chef Certification
Day 8 -15: ADVANCED Plant Based Chef Certification
Yes, you can come for the Basic Certification only and return in the future for the Advanced Certification.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
14 Nights of Boutique Ocean View Accommodation
Airport Transfer from Nosara Airport or Liberia International Airport
3 Plant-Based meals a day using organic, local produce
Superfood snacks, organic juices, smoothies and tonics
Daily Culinary Classes and Food Preparation Classes
Yoga Classes on Ocean View Yoga Terrace
Proprietary LIVE PURE Course Manual and Recipe Book
Chef Certification, Course Materials and Course Diploma
Professional Development and Business Building Workshops
14 Nights of Boutique Ocean View Accommodation
Airport Transfer from Nosara Airport or Liberia International Airport
3 Plant-Based meals a day using organic, local produce
Superfood snacks, organic juices, smoothies and tonics
Daily Culinary Classes and Food Preparation Classes
Yoga Classes on Ocean View Yoga Terrace
Proprietary LIVE PURE Course Manual and Recipe Book
Chef Certification, Course Materials and Course Diploma
Professional Development and Business Building Workshops
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
Superfood Breakfast with juices, smoothies, coffee and tea
Culinary Demos, Classes and Food Preparation
Lunch
Free Time to relax by the pool and enjoy the beach
Culinary Demos, Classes and Food Preparation
Sunset Dinner
Free Time and Culinary Projects
Superfood Breakfast with juices, smoothies, coffee and tea
Culinary Demos, Classes and Food Preparation
Lunch
Free Time to relax by the pool and enjoy the beach
Culinary Demos, Classes and Food Preparation
Sunset Dinner
Free Time and Culinary Projects
ABOUT HEATHER
Heather is the Owner and Head Chef of Live Pure Culinary Institute.
She is a Certified Advanced Plant Based Chef and Holistic Wellness Educator with over a decade of experience.
She has been plant based for 35 years and is a passionate foodie, yogi and health nut.
Her lifelong love of gourmet and international cuisine lead her to study Culinary Arts with a focus on healthy and vegetarian food.
Heather has worked as a private chef and a retreat chef and has hosted culinary workshops and trainings. She is the Author of the forthcoming book Yoga Food and is passionate about culinary arts education and helping others integrate delicious plant based cuisine into their lives.
Heather is a graduate of Pure Joy Academy and the Anne Wigmore Institute has studied Culinary Arts in Thailand, Bali and Mexico.
A former Career Counselor at a top USA business school, she loves coaching “holistic entrepreneurs” and teaching her students how to make a living doing what they love.
Heather is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and a mother who loves combining yoga and plant based living. She and her husband and son live in Nosara, Costa Rica.
Heather is the Owner and Head Chef of Live Pure Culinary Institute.
She is a Certified Advanced Plant Based Chef and Holistic Wellness Educator with over a decade of experience.
She has been plant based for 35 years and is a passionate foodie, yogi and health nut.
Her lifelong love of gourmet and international cuisine lead her to study Culinary Arts with a focus on healthy and vegetarian food.
Heather has worked as a private chef and a retreat chef and has hosted culinary workshops and trainings. She is the Author of the forthcoming book Yoga Food and is passionate about culinary arts education and helping others integrate delicious plant based cuisine into their lives.
Heather is a graduate of Pure Joy Academy and the Anne Wigmore Institute has studied Culinary Arts in Thailand, Bali and Mexico.
A former Career Counselor at a top USA business school, she loves coaching “holistic entrepreneurs” and teaching her students how to make a living doing what they love.
Heather is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and a mother who loves combining yoga and plant based living. She and her husband and son live in Nosara, Costa Rica.