Meet Chef Mark Reinfeld

Founding Chef, Vegan Fusion Institute

“…The male equivalent to a vegan Rachael Ray-his recipes are flavorful and approachable and certainly have the same potential for mass appeal.” – Publishers Weekly

An award-winning chef, educator and authority on plant-based cuisine, Chef Mark Reinfeld has over 25 years experience preparing innovative vegan and raw food cuisine. He has written eight acclaimed books and conducts virtual and in-person culinary trainings around the world. 

Chef Mark is the recipient of a Platinum Carrot Award – a national award given by the Aspen Center for Integral Health to America’s ‘top innovative and trailblazing healthy gourmet chefs’.

Chef Mark was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. He was the founding chef of The Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, voted "Best Restaurant on Kaua’i". Mark's first cookbook, Vegan Fusion World Cuisine, was named “Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the USA" and has a foreword written by Dr. Jane Goodall.

What People Are Saying

“Mark is a gifted chef and teacher of overall wellness. I was excited to enroll in his 10 day Vegan Fusion Immersion Program and 3 day teacher certification class and left with a feeling of transcendence, renewed self-confidence, and direction. His recipes are amazing, his presence solid, and his passion for making this world a peaceful healthy place to live is steadfast and obvious.”

C.H. - Workshop Participant

“Mark's expertise in the kitchen and the design of this course is outstanding. Equally important to note is the level of generosity and desire to meet everyone where they are that Mark expresses in his kind, humorous way. To me this is the most powerful inspiration for change in the world. I know that my kitchen skills have improved and so has my everyday choices of how to consume and be a better humanitarian.” - H.L.- Workshop Participant

“Mark is a fabulous instructor and chef. His relaxed style is very conducive to learning. He covers a wide array of recipes from all over the world. I've taken both the 10-day chef training and the holiday workshop. I would highly recommend any of his trainings - and cookbooks!”

— E.S. - Workshop Participant

“I’m a food lover and I love to cook. Mark’s course was a real revelation. Being a meat eater, I had always dismissed vegetarian cooking as pretty bland – Mark proved that it needn’t be. He has some fascinating methods that turn the most normal of ingredients into something special. I can highly recommend his course and being his sous-chef too – great fun!” - M.G. - Workshop Participant

“Having been a professional chef on luxury yachts for the last eight years, I felt pretty comfortable preparing food for most cuisines and dietary restrictions, and thought this would be a fun way to get a few more recipes under my belt. This class was so much more, with a cloud sized dollop of inspiration on top! I learned so many helpful techniques and flavor combinations that I have already started creating recipes and writing my own vegan cookbook. I can not say enough about Mark's kind and thorough teaching or my awesome classmates. Learning, laughing, eating, cooking, coming together and sharing - I'm tempted to do the class again, just for kicks!”

— N.P. - Workshop Participant

A vegan foodie’s dream! The 10 day course is a perfect opportunity to dive deep into the world of vegan cuisine. When in the kitchen I now have a calm sense of confidence that I can easily create a satisfying and delicious meal. Mark has an amazing ability to address and challenge all skill levels in the class. It was stress free, fun, beautiful experience that I recommend to everyone. - G. M. - Workshop Participant