Posts in Class of 2021
Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) with Dylan Buys

There are times when I wish I had a camera at hand. Dylan Buys’ mother’s reaction to her son’s successful interview was one such moment. Her burst of emotion overlapped on to me because her appreciation was so heart-warming considering the amount of work that my family, the team and past students have put in to making Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine a successful culinary institution.

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Introducing Dylan Pretorius-Spires - Class of 2021

“When helping at functions and on work experience, the stories the past students told me about the way the school had helped them, encouraged me to enrol at Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine.” - Dylan Pretorius-Spires

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Introducing Gian Jeffers - Class of 2021

“My family has eaten Chef Jackie Cameron’s food and knew the standard she sets for what she puts out. When we discovered her website and saw the course she offered, I knew it was what I wanted to do.” - Gian Jeffers

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Introducing Aimée Hohls - Class of 2021

“I have been passionate about food ever since I can remember. Every birthday, my family would give me all sorts of pink baking and cooking utensils, which I have treasured. Since matriculating in 2018, I have explored several different options for my life….” - Aimee Hohls

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Introducing Jade Busse - Class of 2021

“I have always had a passion for food (baking in particular) because it makes me feel happy and I forget any stress I may be facing. Food has always had a way of allowing me to ‘be me’ and to express my creative side.” - Jade Busse

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Introducing Joel van Rooyen - Class of 2021

“I've always had a passion for, and been drawn towards, the culinary arts so, when I discovered Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, it was my goal to enrol. I'm looking forward to being taught by an accomplished professional.” - Joel van Rooyen

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Introducing Keilan Chetty - Class of 2021

“I’ve always had a love of food and expanding my taste buds further than any boundaries. Also, the people you meet in the industry - so many personalities, so many people that know other people. I’ve been cooking for years, at home, and I consider this to be the next step, by taking my hobby and passion and turning it into a profession.” - Keilan Chetty

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Introducing Kiara-Lee Axelson - Class of 2021

“When I learnt what the school offered, I realised that out of all of the culinary schools in South Africa, attending Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine would give me the most exposure to all things foodie. Other than the food aspect, the equipment at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine is top of the range and phenomenal.”

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Introducing Kirsten Bowes - Class of 2021

“I love food and, for me, Jackie Cameron is a role model. I inspire to be as hard working and dedicated as she is. I have a passion for food and I’m always super eager to learn and develop my skills. I am prepared to give my all and to work hard and earn the respect of other chefs.” - Kirsten Bowes

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Introducing Megan Odell - Class of 2021

“I have always loved cooking and I dreamt about being a famous chef. I am hoping to achieve the best level of culinary arts so I can start making my dreams come true. I am prepared to give my all, even though it means sacrificing a lot. It will all be worth it in the end.“ - Megan Odell

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