Pachavega

Living Foods Education

ONLINE RAW VEGAN CHEF TRAINING & IN-PERSON PLANT-BASED CULINARY SCHOOL - NICARAGUA ​

Pachavega Living Foods Education offers comprehensive online and in-person raw food chef training, vegan nutrition courses and nourishing self-care retreats - bridging the gap between healthy and delicious with the power of plants.​

Pachavega

Living Foods Education

Online Raw Vegan Chef training &
in-person Plant-based Culinary School - Nicaragua

Pachavega Living Foods Education offers comprehensive online and in-person raw food chef training, vegan nutrition courses and nourishing self-care retreats - bridging the gap between healthy and delicious with the power of plants.

We're Building Something Big

For 11 years, I’ve dreamed of creating a community kitchen—a physical space where Pachavega’s mission can fully thrive. This permanent home marks a pivotal evolution, providing a dedicated environment to teach, inspire, and transform lives through the power of plant-based living.

At Pachavega, we welcome guests from around the world to our nourishing retreats and life-changing courses. But our commitment goes beyond our global reach; we’re deeply invested in our local community. We educate and employ our neighbors, ensuring that Pachavega’s impact benefits everyone. We foster a sense of community and promote well-being, creating a supportive space where everyone can flourish together. The Pachavega Community Kitchen is more than just a kitchen; it’s a hub for connection, education, and empowerment.

Help us make this dream a reality!

You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.

Join Our Global Movement to Build Pachavega's Community Kitchen on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua​

THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT

Helps construct the kitchen and sponsors a local woman for our year-long Programa De Salud Integral & Cocina Vegana.

Make a MONTHLY donation (for one year) to help build the Kitchen. Extra perks included!

Provide a ONE-TIME donation and help build the Kitchen as a Steward, brick-by-brick. 

Our Mission

Pachavega Living Foods Education stands as a beacon of transformative education in the realm of plant-based culinary arts. Beyond chef training, our mission resonates with a deeper purpose: to empower you on a profound journey toward health and well-being through the alchemy of a plant-based lifestyle. We are dedicated to guiding you through the art of habit transformation, urging you to take control of your daily choices and craft habits that resonate with your higher self. Our courses are a gateway to understanding the profound impact of plants on the body, mind, and spirit, igniting a passion within you, not only to revolutionize your own life but also to share this wisdom with those close to your heart.

Our Online Courses

Discover the bridge between healthy and delicious!

We provide award-winning online vegan chef training and in depth plant-based culinary programs, including vegan nutrition courses, raw food chef certification and gut health mastery programs. Let us guide you through practical, everyday cooking skills and how to prepare delicious recipes as well as dive deep into the holistic and nutritional benefits of the foods we eat. Our courses are for the seasoned holistic healer and newfound health seeker. We welcome all here.

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It's All About the Sauce

AWESOME SAUCES INSPIRED BY ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD

In-Person Upcoming Retreats

We invite you to see the world through our eyes

30-Day Intensive Raw Food Chef Certification Program

Pachavega's Raw Food Chef Residency

Jan. 26 - Feb. 25, 2025
Nov. 2 - Dec. 2, 2025
Jan.4 - Feb.3, 2026

Self-Love &
Intuitive Vegan Cooking Retreat

Nourish Yourself Retreat

May 3 - 9, 2025
Oct. 17 - 23, 2026

7-Day Tropical Vegan Adventure Retreat

Vegan Adventure Retreat on Ometepe

March 21- 28, 2025
Co-hosted by Pachavega & Hooked on Plants

Our Food

Our food is a celebration of Mother Earth. We choose the finest plant-based ingredients to honor the earth and ourselves. We support local farmers, organically grown practices, sustainable agriculture and eco-conscious lifestyle habits.

Kind Words

What our graduates are saying about us!