I look forward to introducing you to our 2021 aspiring chefs from next month. Sydney Gwala, another of last year’s intake is a real character. He originally reminded me of Clifford Thwala, a past student, but as the weeks pass by, I see only Sydney.
Read MoreLee-Andre Marissa Fortuin, a past pupil of Girls’ High School in Pietermaritzburg, is another of our first-year students. Her teachers chose to celebrate the end of the 2019 school year at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine and were delighted to know that this was where Lee-Andre had enrolled – her consumer science teacher, Eline De Jongh, in particular.
Read MoreThis year has flown – and yet it hasn’t. 2020 will go down as months of instability as we question how, why, what, where, when… The festive season, however, is upon us and I always look forward to this time because I meet aspiring young chefs who aim to make their respective mark in the culinary industry.
Read MoreIt’s been a busy month at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. The students have completed the six-hour final practical cooking exam, as well as the international exam comprising culinary arts, food safety and food preparation. We are patting ourselves on our backs to be at this stage of the course, considering how disruptive the year has been.
Read MoreOur next Chef School first-year student introduction… Michael Chiazzari from Greytown. We have two students from Greytown, this year – the other is Sydney Gwala.
Read MoreFirst-year student, Nolan Adimulam is from Pietermaritzburg. He went to Alexandra High School which made me reflect on our other ‘Maritzburg-educated students who were educated at Girls’ High School, Voortrekker High School, Russell High School, St Anne's Diocesan College, and The Wykeham Collegiate.
Read MoreToday I introduce Phiwo Madlala, another of our first-year students at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. What a character she is - Phiwo livens up the room - and she claims she’s shy. I know differently. She voices her opinion, sings beautifully and is always up for a challenge.
Read More“I’ve noticed most requests on my social media have been geared toward baking, so this is an ideal opportunity to introduce you to Tatum McCraw, a first-year student, who enjoys baking.” - Jackie Cameron
Read MoreA new year, new beginnings and new students. This year marks the biggest intake of students here at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. We also have a group in the industry – all with exciting placements. My first introduction is to Keagan Hughes, from England - our first English student.
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