Meet Alexis-Jayde van Wyk, a Class of 2026 student at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. Discover what inspired her culinary journey, her dream of becoming a yacht chef, and the passion she brings to her training.
Read MoreMeet Caleb Naidoo, a driven student chef from Pietermaritzburg with big dreams of owning his own restaurant. Discover what inspires him, his passion for food, and his journey at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine.
Read MoreChef Jackie Cameron reflects on an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, where she proudly presented the Trailblazer Award to Margot Janse and celebrated the chefs, restaurants, and rising talent shaping the future of South African dining. The official winners included Margot Janse as Trailblazer Award recipient, Johannes Richter as Chef of the Year, and FYN as Restaurant of the Year. The tone of the excerpt also reflects the video transcript’s emphasis on an “electric” atmosphere, celebration, and Woolworths’ four-year partnership with Eat Out.
Read MoreJackie Cameron School of Food & Wine proudly celebrates former student Carla Schulze, part of the school’s very first intake, on being named LUXE Chef of the Year. Her inspiring journey is a reflection of passion, talent, and the exciting future that lies ahead.
Read MoreMeet Student Chef Isabella Moig and discover her passion for baking, her future goals, and why she chose Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in Hilton, KZN for her culinary training.
Read MoreChef Jackie Cameron recently joined Margaret Hirsch on On the Move with Margaret for a heartfelt conversation in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. In this inspiring interview, Jackie reflects on mentorship, culinary training, entrepreneurship, and the importance of helping young chefs turn passion into purpose.
Read MoreDurban-born Joshua Bolton joined Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine to sharpen his culinary skills, grow in confidence, and turn his lifelong love of cooking into a career. Inspired by cooking with his gran from an early age, Joshua is committed to giving his all to the hospitality industry, with dreams of one day opening a South African restaurant overseas.
Read MoreDiscover the bold flavours of India at Jackie Cameron’s Social Cooking Club. Join us on 26 March 2026 for a hands-on Indian cooking class in Hilton, KZN, complete with wine, a 2-course meal, and take-home recipes.
Read MoreMeet Mapule Khumalo, a passionate culinary student at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, as she shares her journey, ambitions, and the mindset required to succeed in the world of professional cooking.
Read MoreJoin third year student chef Seaton Haynes at the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine for Across the Highlands, a themed final lunch inspired by Scottish, Irish and Welsh cuisine. Enjoy a memorable culinary experience on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
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