Message from Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts

More than a cooking school, it's a way of life
  • Career Chefs Training Program
  • Recreational Cooking Classes
  • Outstanding Job Placement

For 30 yrs The Natural Gourmet Institute has provided education and leadership in the field of health-supportive culinary arts. We believe that the food we eat has significant impact upon health. Our Chef's Training Program prepares students for careers in the growing natural food industry. The unique curriculum features whole, fresh, unprocessed food. While emphasis is on plant-based cuisine, instruction is also offered in the preparation of fish and organic chicken. Public Classes provide the opportunity to learn the basics of healthy cooking through cooking classes & workshops devoted to healthy food preparation and nutritional theory. Enjoy a beautifully-plated, gourmet vegetarian meal at our Friday Night Dinners. Our facility is transformed into candlelit dining rooms. A 4-course vegetarian dinner $34 prix-fixe)is prepared by student Chefs and Chef Instructors.

MarkerInstitute For Food & Health

(212) 645-5170

48 W 21st St # 2
New York, NY 10010

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Since 1977, the Institute has been a leading proponent of organic and healthy cuisine with an avant-garde twist.
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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hopefully it's improved in the past few years  2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

i attended the NGCS several years ago for the full-time chef's training program, and was very disappointed. there were a few standouts in the faculty, but unfortunately, the facilities were poor and crowded, the administration was not open to student feedback, and the tuition was overpriced for what we got. however, since i attended, they expanded and remodeled, so hopefully things have improved.

I would highly recommend the public classes; as far as the chef's training program goes, make sure you talk to several recent grads before signing up!

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cooking  4 Star Rating - Very good

Natural Gourmet Cookery School is a great place to go to learn about how to cook and the benefits of good healthy eating. The instructors are helpful, patient, knowledgeable and great teachers. If you want to learn to cook or just take some cooking classes, check this school out.

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2 Reviews by Citysearch:

Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts 5 Star Rating - World class

I went to the summer intensive cooking school class which just ended today, July 16-28th. I can not write with enough enthusiasm and superlatives to describe my experience. It was fabulous. I am a teacher myself and have taught cooking classes. I decided to join with a friend and venture to the Big Apple from Oklahoma to gather fresh perspectives on cooking. I was not disappointed! I am ready to share and learn even more. The teachers were personable, enthusiastic, and alot of fun to be with. We bonded with class mates as well. Our teachers were eager to answer questions and their passion for their subject matter was catchy. We not only learned valuable information, but we were able to eat balanced and nutritious meals every day of class. Our class was highly diversified. The members were from Japan, Canada, Alaska, Minnesota, Oklahoma, New Jersey, and yes even from New York City.

Pros: It was highly organized
Cons: New York City is not a cheap place to visit for two weeks. I was glad that the school recommended the Chelsea Inn on 17th street between 5th and 6th Avenue. I was happy to be able to share the cost
Posted 07/28/06 at 12:00am

A Fabulous resource for cooking/learning 5 Star Rating - World class

This school is a terrific resource for both learning about healthy eating and to learn to cook a variety of types of food.

The instructors are terrific and many are the same found at other NY CUlinary Schools.

An excellent value, too!

Posted 02/11/03 at 12:45pm