$180 in-person

Master the Art of Vegan Sushi

Vegan Sushi Workshop

Japanese sushi reimagined: plant-based and full of bold umami. In this 2-day workshop, you’ll learn everything from essential techniques and condiments to crafting stunning sushi rolls, elegant nigiri, and a show-stopping sushi birthday cake.

With ingredients like vegan omelet, watremelon “tuna” and coconut “squid,” you’ll replicate the texture and taste of traditional sushi, entirely from plants. Perfect for chefs, creatives, and passionate home cooks, this course blends culture, flavor, and presentation leaving you with the skills to roll your own sushi masterpieces with confidence.

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What You’ll Learn

In This Workshop, You Will:

Prepare perfect sushi rice and use traditional sushi-making tools
Make a variety of vegan fillings: omelet, watermelon tuna, coconut squid, tempeh teriyaki
Craft classic futomaki, nigiri, dragon rolls, and a layered sushi birthday cake
Explore sushi condiments, Japanese etiquette, and gluten-free alternatives
Learn plating and styling for visual impact
Make elegant Japanese desserts like matcha ice cream, sweet potato chakinshibori, and taiyaki

Upcoming Dates

Click one of the scheduled training dates below to secure your spot

14-15 November 2025
$300
At Sayuri Healing Food Academy in Ubud, Bali

Reserve your spot

During checkout you can choose your preferred payment type. The currency will automatically be converted to Indonesian Rupiah.

ⓘ Only 16 spots per course. Must book in advance.

Secure payment with Credit Card & Paypal

In 2 Days you will gain the skill to create Vegan Sushi from scratch

Course Details

What to Expect & How to Prepare

Overview

About This Course

Vegan Sushi Workshop is a two-day immersive experience designed to teach you the full spectrum of plant-based sushi making. You’ll explore both traditional and contemporary styles of sushi—from futomaki and nigiri to dragon rolls and even a stunning sushi birthday cake—using wholesome, gluten-free, and fully vegan ingredients. You’ll also be introduced to the fundamentals of sushi rice preparation, Japanese condiments, and cultural etiquette.

This hands-on training includes savory mains and delightful Japanese desserts like matcha ice cream and taiyaki. By the end, you’ll not only be rolling with confidence but also plating dishes with style and understanding the depth and elegance of vegan Japanese cuisine.

Whether you’re a curious home cook, a plant-based foodie, or a chef seeking new skills, this course will elevate your craft.

Curriculum

DAY 1

Class 1: Introduction to Sushi & Classic Futo-Maki

Sushi tools, pantry & Japanese sushi types
Sushi condiments & terminology

DEMONSTRATION

Sushi rice preparation
Vegan omelet
Quick pickled greens
Tamari-glazed tempeh

HANDS-ON

Classic futomaki nori rolls
Bonus: miso soup & origami folding

Class 2: Nigiri Sushi, Coconut “Squid” & Matcha Ice Cream

DEMONSTRATION

Vegan “squid” in fishy marinade
Roasted bell pepper
Teriyaki tempeh
Pickled ginger
Dessert: matcha ice cream

HANDS-ON

Nigiri sushi with various toppings (roasted bell pepper, temphe terriyaki, eringi, coconut squid)

DAY 2

Class 3: Creative Rolls – Philadelphia & Dragon Roll

Sushi rice recap

DEMONSTRATION

Cream cheese, chipotle mayo, teriyaki sauce, watermelon tuna
Philadelphia roll (watermelon tuna, cream cheese, avocado, chipotle mayo)
Dragon roll with avocado, mango, or papaya
Dessert: chakinshibori (sweet potato & purple potato ball)

HANDS-ON

Philadelphia roll (watermelon tuna, cream cheese, avocado, chipotle mayo)
Dragon roll with avocado, mango, or papaya
Dessert: form your own chakinshibori (sweet potato & purple potato ball)

Class 4: Sushi Birthday Cake & Taiyaki Dessert

Bonus ideas: sushi bowls, sushi sandwiches, Korean-style sushi (theory)

DEMONSTRATION

Wasabi mayo whip
Sushi birthday cake (oshizushi) with layered veggies & fillings
Piping techniques & food coloring for aesthetic flair
Dessert: Taiyaki (fish-shaped cake with sweet potato anko)

HANDS-ON

Mini Sushi birthday cake (oshizushi) with layered veggies & fillings

Dessert: Taiyaki (fish-shaped cake with sweet potato anko)

Schedule

What to prepare

Recipe Book:

Printed recipe booklet will be handed out.

Arrival:

We kindly ask you to arrive at Sayuri Healing Food Academy 10 minutes early to avoid disrupting the live filming.

Tasting Bonus

Enjoy all demonstrated creations after class

During the tasting session, there will be additional opportunities for interactive Q&A.

What to bring:

Bring pen & paper to take note. Course material (recipe book) is provided.

Location

How to book

Booking & Payment

Enjoy easy booking & safe payment through our website

During checkout you will be presented with several options to pay securely via Stripe or Paypal. You will receive an email receipt after checkout has been completed + any further information depending on the training / course you have purchased.

Issues with payment?

Please contact us through WhatsApp or email us at [email protected].

*Please note that depending on the payment type and the card used you might be charged a fee. You can find the fee during the checkout and before you approve the payment.

Location

Arrival Time

Please find the exact date and time as written on the ticket/receipt that you received on email after purchasing one of our courses.

Chef Trainings and Retreats participants:

Please arrive before 5 pm on the first day for the welcome circle followed by a welcome dinner.

Note: There will be no class on the 1st day, just the welcome circle and dinner.

1-day class and Intensive Courses participants:

Please arrive before 10 am.

If you expect to arrive late, please inform us in advance.

Travel & Accommodation

Airport Pickup

We recommend arranging your airport pick up with the accommodation you will be staying at. There is also an official taxi stand right after the arrival gate at the airport. Below is our Friend Taxi Drivers list. Please contact them directly via email or WhatsApp if you want them to pick you up.

Kadek: [email protected] (he also has a nice homestay in Hanuman Street)
Ketut (Galang Wijaya): [email protected] (he also offers amazing Balinese farm cooking classes)
Gede Sudarma (English & fluent Japanese. Bali tour & taxi driver ): +62 81 353 042626 – [email protected]

Visa (VOA)

Visitors from most countries do not require a visa if you are staying for 30 days or less. If you want to extend your stay beyond 30 days, you will need to purchase the Visa on Arrival directly at the airport or at the Indonesian embassy in your home country. It will cost around 35 USD and is required to apply for an extension.

* Immigration rules change here all the time, please check again on the Internet before you book your travel!

Accommodation

Please check on booking.com or Airbnb to find the best match of your price range!

Recommended accommodations nearby Sayuri Healing Food Café:

Timbul Homestay (https://g.co/kgs/nGdRqQB)
DoReMi Ubud Guesthouse (www.doremiubudguesthouse.com）[email protected] (Yumi) + 62 852 5384 4849
Hidden Garden Bamboo Villa (https://abnb.me/ouMLMjE4kM, https://urx2.nu/N0hj ) [email protected] +62 89672843885
SenS Hotel & Spa（senshotelsresorts.com ）

In walking distance to Sayuri Healing Food Café in budget price range:

Krisna House (https://g.co/kgs/RXWiK5A)
Yuliati House
Tebesaya Homestay
Desak Putu Putera Hidden
Pondok Kutuh Guest Houses
Desak Putu Putera Cottages

The following accommodations are a little further away (need motorbike/motorbike taxi):

Budget:

Villa Mantra (vegan accommodation)
Runa Guesthouse
Pangkung House

A little more expensive :

Villa Merdu (on Tirta Tawar street): www.villamerdubali.com
Villa Gaia (Gaia Retreat Center): www.gaiaretreatcenter.com
Wa Pa Di Ume: www.wapadiume.com
Green Field Hotel: www.greenfieldubud.com

Luxury villa:

Villa Adyashanti
Stranded Villas Ubud
The Studio Villa Madella

All recommendations based on availability.

Contact & Support

Cancellation Policy & Terms

When YOU cancel

Please note that there will be no refund or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness. If you cancel your participation in the event for any reason, the refund policy below will apply, with no exceptions. To protect yourself further, we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance.

Our refund policy is as follows:

Chef Trainings and Retreats:

More than 8 weeks before the start of the course: 100% refund, minus 10% handling fee.
4 to 8 weeks before the start of the course: 50% refund, minus 10% handling fee.
Less than 4 weeks before the start of the course: no refund.

1 Day Workshops and Intensive Cooking Courses:

1 week or more before the class: 100% refund, minus 10% handling fee.
6 days or less before the class: no refund.

Bespoke classes for Retreat Groups & Private Classes:

Deposit of 120 USD is non-refundable.

When WE cancel:

We reserve the right to adjust the program (i.e. replace a facilitator, etc.).

Force Majeure:

In the unlikely event that we must cancel the event due to illness, emergency, death, natural disaster or political upheaval, etc., alternate dates will be offered. Registrants unable to attend on the alternate dates will receive a full refund.

We cannot, however, compensate you for any incurred airfare, travel, or accommodation costs. To cover these risks, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.

Notes:

Raw Chef Trainings and Masterclasses are limited to 16 students with all practical skill classes held in pairs or groups of 4 people.
We explicitly accept no liability for loss, damage(s), injury or illness which may occur during the retreat, travel or your stay. All students are strongly advised to purchase sufficient travel insurance to cover any loss or injury, including repatriation if necessary.

Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here

Frequently Asked Questions

for Academy Trainings and Cooking Classes

Are you able to provide more details on your Certification?

Our certificates are a proof of completion of each individual training. We offer certain trainings in modules or levels, which is reflected in the certificates. There is no world standard certification in the raw vegan culinary world at the moment, not like the Yoga Alliance.

However our certificates describe the content of the training in detail and are recognised within the raw vegan culinary world. Our foundational Raw Chef Training level 1 certificate proves the achievement of a basic raw kitchen skill set and plant-based nutrition knowledge.

Will I be able to work in Bali or Indonesia with your Certification after the training?

Our certificate is very useful and well recognised in the raw food field, but in Indonesia restaurants very rarely hire foreigners as the immigration rules are very strict and local salaries are lower than foreigners expect. Even volunteering and internships are restricted by the strict immigration policies. In exceptional cases, our café will consider long-term internships (6+ months) but the intern will need to cover all travel, accommodation and living expenses including the “kitas”/work permit costs.

Do I need advanced/level 2 training to start cooking professionally?

It takes a lot of courage, sweat and tears to cook professionally! Our trainings are a stepping stone into the vegan culinary world and then you will need to practice, practice, practice. Gain experience by volunteering or interning in cafés and restaurants or by assisting experienced teachers in cooking classes and culinary trainings. This will give you opportunities and contacts for your future career.

Can you recommend working opportunities locally or worldwide?

Please speak to us directly or email [email protected] and we will put you in touch with any open opportunities we know of. All training alumni are invited to join our Raw Chef Collective Facebook group where we post job opportunities from our friends and network.

Will I be able to offer workshops and train others after taking your trainings?

This is a very individual question! If you have courage, passion and confidence, yes, please go ahead and share your gifts with the world: it is all about sharing and spreading the love.

Our trainings will definitely help increase your passion and confidence.

Your Raw Chef Training looks similar to the Seeds of Life Training, what is the difference?

Sayuri is co-founder of The Seeds Of Life and co-creator of the original Seeds Of Life Raw Chef Training. She is, however not involved with The Seeds of Life project anymore and the trainings have developed since then. Sayuri likes to integrate Eastern philosophies such as Ayurveda and Chinese Tonic Herbalism into her teachings and focuses on World Cuisine recipes and the energetic aspects of food and eating.

What is the difference between your training and the PlantLab trainings?

Our raw chef trainings are more condensed, we share a similar curriculum in 2 weeks instead of four. We focus on world cuisine recipes, Eastern nutrition philosophies and we offer lectures on holistic, plant-based nutrition, Ayurveda, Chinese Tonic Herbs and Indonesian Jamu. We like to work in groups and inspire creativity and new connections. Don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected] for further questions.

What is the difference between your training and all the others on the market?

Trust your instincts! You will naturally be drawn towards the training that will benefit you at this particular time in your life. Don’t overthink things :)

Many of us have taken several trainings, just like many yoga teachers have taken different yoga teacher trainings. Elaina Love’s course is more about the cleansing raw life-style , less nuts, low glycemic index. PlantLab’s courses are more technical, more about individual plating & presentation, less nutrition (separate culinary nutrition course), less Eastern holistic perspective.

At Sayuri Healing Food we share our life-style, philosophy, and the most delicious recipes, accessible to everyone.

What is the difference between your 2-week Raw Chef Training and your 4-Day Intensive Course?

The 4-day Intensive is a demo-style class in a fun group of 10-20 like-minded people in which we share the basic foundations, techniques and recipes of our raw food lifestyle. In 8 x 2-hour classes we touch on raw kitchen equipment, ingredients, fermentation, dehydration, flavour balancing, raw chocolate… and many desserts!

The 2-week Raw Chef Training is a deep-dive into experiencing the raw vegan lifestyle and learning the practical skills and techniques in groups of 4 at your own equipped workstations. Students also hear talks on Western and Eastern nutrition and philosophy, and we go on field trips.

Both are truly life-changing, they simply depend on the time- and financial investment you are wanting to make at this time in your life

I have been raw-vegan for several years and am familiar with many techniques, will Level 1 be challenging enough for me?

We are very confident that all our trainings will provide great value, even for long-time raw food lifestyle practitioners and experienced chefs.

Are your courses for beginners or professionals?

All our level 1 courses are equally suitable for both. We very often have an inspiring mix of health professionals who are new to the culinary world and seasoned chefs who are new to the world of healthy, raw vegan food. We all learn from each other!

Raw Food kitchens are very different from commercial kitchens, not only with regards to the techniques and equipment, but also to philosophy and kitchen culture. If you are a beginner, we will explain raw vegan basics from the beginning. If you are a pro, you will take many new ideas, techniques, and a whole new worldview back home, promised!

Do I need any prior knowledge to attend your classes and trainings?

Unless stated in the course description, none of our classes or trainings require prior knowledge or experience in raw vegan food.

Do you recommend any books or videos I can read before attending your training?

First of all, we recommend you try eating a high-raw food diet for at least a little while before joining our trainings. Even if it is just adding more smoothies and big salads to your usual diet. It will make it easier to dive straight into our Ubud lifestyle! Personal experience is so valuable!

You can try these resources:

Videos/Movies:
YouTube search:

“Raw Food”
“Gabrielle Cousens”
“David Wolfe”
FoodMatters.com

Documentaries:

Forks over Knives
Earthlings
Cowspiracy
Dominion

Books:

David Wolfe”s “Superfoods”
Gabrielle Cousens’ “Conscious Eating”
“Secrets of an Alkaline Body” by Dr’s Annie & David Jubb.
“Becoming Raw” by Brenda Davis
“The China Study” by T. Colin Campbell

Do I need to bring a chef’s knife?

If you already have a favourite knife, we definitely recommend bringing it. It is much more fun working with good equipment you are familiar with. We have enough knives for you to borrow if you do not have one though, no worries.

Can you recommend a particular chef’s knife brand?

We like Global, Wüsthof, Shun, and Victorinox. We would recommend a 18-21 cm blade + a smaller pairing knife. Try them out in a shop first and buy something that feels right for your hand. Sayuri likes an 18 cm blade.

What is the deadline for full payment / booking a course?

Until the course is fully booked you can enlist: we confirm bookings in the order of payment/receipt.

Once a course or training is full, you won’t be able to purchase and submissions will be closed.

Is there a maximum class size? Do I need to sign up early?

Our studio capacity is 16 for raw chef/desserts/chocolatier trainings. Some dates fill up very quickly, please check in with us before booking. The maximum capacity for 4-day intensives is 24, so no worries here!

How can I find accommodation in Ubud?

There are many options from the Four Seasons to cheap and cheerful homestays. We recommend looking on Airbnb, Agoda and Booking.com as only you can know what standard you are looking for.

If you want to stay for longer and rent a house, you can check out following Facebook groups:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1523008504577896/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ubud.rentals/

Can you recommend any guesthouses, hotels or home-stays nearby?

We can only pass on recommendations students have made:

In walking distance to Sayuri Healing Food Café and Academy and in budget price-range:

The following are a little further away for those who ride a motorbike or are willing to take a
motorbike/taxi each day:

Villa Mantra https://www.villamantrastudio.com/
Runa Guesthouse http://www.booking.com/hotel/id/runa-guesthouse.html
Pangkung House www.booking.com/Pangkung-House [email protected]

Mid-range:

Rumahtaman villa www.rumahtamanubud.com
Green field hotel www.greenfieldubud.com

A little more expensive:

Villa Adyashanti: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14077283
Villa Merdu (on Tirta Tawar street): https://www.villamerdubali.com
Villa Gaia (Gaia Retreat Center): www.gaiaretreatcenter.com
Wa Pa Di Ume: www.wapadiume.com
Green Field Hotel: www.greenfieldubud.com
Bamboo Villa: IG: bamboo.villa, Airbnb: https://abnb.me/ouMLMjE4kM, Email: [email protected], Phone : +62 (0)89672843885

Where can I practice yoga in Ubud?

There are many studios! The two largest are Yoga Barn and Radiantly Alive, and a smaller but charming one called Intuitive Flow in penestanan as well. They all offer different yoga styles, vibes and classes.

Usada and Seeds of Life offer Ashtanga Mysore practice every morning, as does Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Center (15 mins bike ride outside of town).

Can I bring my baby?

Children and babies are not allowed to attend the Trainings or Courses for safety reasons.

However, Bali is very child-friendly and you can easily find a trustworthy and competent nanny. They cost around 100,000 IDR/hour. you are welcome to contact them directly.

You can try to contact these numbers for Nanny Services in Ubud:

Sri Sakde +62 819-3880-4076 (whatsup)
Dwi Yanti +62 82 236 177 395 (whatup)

We can also arrange for them to come to meet you on the 1st day opening ceremony and you can discuss timing/price etc directly in person.

* Please note any external hires fall outside of the responsibility of Sayuri Healing Food.

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$180 in-person

Master the Art of Vegan Sushi

Vegan Sushi Workshop

What You’ll Learn

In This Workshop, You Will:

Upcoming Dates

Click one of the scheduled training dates below to secure your spot

ⓘ Only 16 spots per course. Must book in advance.

In 2 Days you will gain the skill to create Vegan Sushi from scratch

Course Details

What to Expect & How to Prepare

About This Course

How to book

Enjoy easy booking & safe payment through our website

Issues with payment?

*Please note that depending on the payment type and the card used you might be charged a fee. You can find the fee during the checkout and before you approve the payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

for Academy Trainings and Cooking Classes

In walking distance to Sayuri Healing Food Café and Academy and in budget price-range:

Mid-range:

A little more expensive:

* Please note any external hires fall outside of the responsibility of Sayuri Healing Food.

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