Does Your Future Chef Career Depend on Your Finances?
A lesson on puff pastry and a vegetable tart. Chef Jackie Cameron with, from left, Samantha Conradie, Kgothatso Mathibe, Lungelo Mbele and Keilan Chetty. (Photo: Wanda Hennig)
Balancing Creativity and Cost: Can You Afford to Train as a Chef?
Every aspiring chef deserves the opportunity to pursue their passion and realise their dreams. At Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, we understand that finances can be a major factor in your decision to study in the creative world of culinary arts. But that shouldn’t stop you from choosing quality education that sets you up for success.
Why Investment in Culinary Training Matters
A strong foundation at a reputable culinary school, like Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, is essential. With limited admissions, small class sizes and Chef Jackie’s personalised, hands-on approach, our students thrive. Since opening, we’ve seen 72 graduates earn over 180 internationally recognised distinctions, awarded by City & Guilds
Financing Your Culinary Education
If you’re passionate about becoming a chef but unable to secure a loan from family or a bank, there are viable alternatives.
Partnered Funding: Student Hero
We’ve teamed up with Student Hero, South Africa’s largest student finance facilitator. They help prospective culinary students to:
- Determine eligibility for student funding
- Compare loan options from leading banks and finance providers:
- Complete loan applications
- Avoid unnecessary paperwork
Why Student Loans Are a Smart Choice
Educational loans are specifically designed for students and offer lower interest rates—typically prime to prime plus 7%. You often don’t begin repayment until after graduation, making them more manageable.
Your Future with Food Starts Here
The Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine motto is “Your future with food starts here.” Combined with Student Hero’s promise of being “the help you need to secure your future,” this reflects our dual commitment to your education and financial wellbeing.
Flexible Payment Options Made Easy
- Zero-cost pre-qualification assessments
- Comparison of finance providers in one platform
- Extended repayment options post-graduation
Next Steps to Your Culinary Career
📌 Apply to Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine; choose our 18-month or 3-year culinary diploma programme.
📌 Connect with Student Hero early to learn your finance options.
📌 Confirm your enrollment and start your culinary journey without delay.
Ready to Invest in Your Future?
“Invest in yourself today, and your future career will thank you tomorrow.”
Learn more about Student Hero finance options and start cooking up your future.