Varun Sharma
Varun Sharma
About the Teacher
Why study with them?
Chef Varun completed his training in plant-based culinary arts at the Sayuri Healing Food Academy in Bali, Indonesia in 2017. He further refined his craft by working at renowned restaurants in Chandigarh and his hometown, Dharamshala. In addition to consulting for several restaurants, Chef Varun runs Bodhi Greens – Where Food is Medicine in Dharamshala, a venture that embodies his dedication to plant-based cuisine, holistic health, and nutritional well-being. He is also a certified nutritionist, having earned his certification from Cornell University, which further reinforces his commitment to nurturing health through food.
Since 2019, he has been a consultant with Humane Society International, conducting over 60 culinary training programs at leading culinary schools across India. In collaboration with HSI, India, he developed the curriculum for the first global course specifically tailored for chefs and food & beverage professionals in culinary schools, titled 'Training the Trainers'. This program is designed to equip culinary educators with foundational skills in plant-based culinary arts, enabling them to pass on their expertise to the next generation of food professionals.
Alongside these workshops, he has also been consulting with restaurants such as The Arches in Rishikesh, Alchemist Coffee Company, Jaipur Modern in Rajasthan, and Mandala Café in Agonda Goa, where his recipes have been successfully integrated into their commercial kitchens, helping to bring plant-based cuisine into mainstream dining.
Since 2019, he has been a consultant with Humane Society International, conducting over 60 culinary training programs at leading culinary schools across India. In collaboration with HSI, India, he developed the curriculum for the first global course specifically tailored for chefs and food & beverage professionals in culinary schools, titled 'Training the Trainers'. This program is designed to equip culinary educators with foundational skills in plant-based culinary arts, enabling them to pass on their expertise to the next generation of food professionals.
Alongside these workshops, he has also been consulting with restaurants such as The Arches in Rishikesh, Alchemist Coffee Company, Jaipur Modern in Rajasthan, and Mandala Café in Agonda Goa, where his recipes have been successfully integrated into their commercial kitchens, helping to bring plant-based cuisine into mainstream dining.
