We are thrilled to highlight Carla Schulze, Class of 2017, an extraordinary talent who is making waves as the new Executive Chef at Salon, Cape Town's most talked-about fine dining destination.
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“From humble beginnings with nothing more than passion, purpose and noble intentions, Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, has guided me, moulded me, and shaped me into the professional, well-equipped and knowledgeable Chef that I am today.” - Arnie Muller.
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“I could have never imagined the doors that this Chef school would’ve opened for me and all that Chef Jackie has helped us to attain; all the dreams and goals we’ve aspired to reach. Looking back I’ve realised how intense the course was and how it prepared us for the industry.” - Trizanne Kodi / The Food Foundry
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“Looking back as a student to where I am now, I have no doubt in my mind that I am the Chef I am today due to my training at Jackie Cameron School Of Food & Wine. It both mentally and emotionally prepared me for this wild industry, all whilst sharpening my culinary skills and knowledge.” - Cheri Kustner / La Colombe Restaurant
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I couldn’t be prouder to be sharing this with all of you. For marrying the love of my life, Ben Wessels. Having my bestest sister by my side: Sheldeen Cameron and great friend: Nardia Adams. Walking down the aisle with my father: John Cameron and having him giving me away. Having my mother Mauveen Cameron helping me dress. To having the many little surprises that Rainer and Gabi Kirschke presented to us throughout the day.
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What meaningful and touching words from Jackie Cameron School of Food And Wine #20172018 student Cheri Kustner. My delayed post reflects my speechlessness after reading such publicly personal comments. So all the many pep-talks have paid off :)
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Cheri Kustner was the first student that I accepted for this year’s intake. I remember her coming to the school’s first open day, when the last group of students were still here and I knew from that moment that she was going to excel - her enthusiasm was tangible.
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I have been astonished – and thrilled - by the number of chefs and restaurateurs who have recommended Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine to potential students. It’s heartwarming to know the recognition we are receiving. Up next is Trizanne Kodi, sent by Ryan Ringo a good friend of the hospitality industry.
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Brynn Enslin attended our first Teens Cooking Class early last year. The next one is on July 1 and 2, 2017. It will showcase winter food - think rich and melt-in-your-mouth oxtail in risotto. Brynn left the course seeming very enthusiastic and keen to enroll for the 18-month programme. I didn’t push him and he contacted me late last year. I admit to wondering why he’d taken so long!
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Soon after our first intake of students graduated, I met Pinetown resident, Andiswa Mqedlana. She told me her introduction to the school was through a career expo at Kearsney College, back in 2014. The following year she was successful in her interview for the 2017 18-month course.
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