Join us for Sarah’s Final Lunch, an unforgettable experience hosted by Sarah Le Roux, a talented third-year student at the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. Showcasing her exceptional skills, Sarah has crafted a menu that celebrates the rich flavors of French, Thai, and South African cuisine, taking guests on a coastal journey. Don’t miss out - reserve your seat.
Read MoreMeet Timothy Wassermann, Class of 2026 at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Discover what drives this aspiring chef, his five-year restaurant goal, and what it truly takes to train as a professional chef in South Africa.
Read MoreThinking of becoming a chef? The culinary industry is full of myths; from angry chefs to outdated stereotypes about education and lifestyle. Discover the truth about what it’s really like to study at a professional chef school in South Africa, and why seeing the reality firsthand can change everything.
Read MoreCan you become a chef without matric?
Yes — and for the right candidate, passion, commitment, and talent can matter just as much as formal qualifications. At Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, aspiring chefs are assessed on their potential, work ethic, and love for food, not only their academic results. With small class sizes, hands-on mentorship, an internationally recognised chef course, and a 100% placement guarantee, this is a serious culinary school for students (and parents) looking for real career outcomes — matric certificate or not.
Read MoreSouth Africa’s culinary industry is thriving with opportunities—from restaurants and hotels to lodges and boutique cafés. Discover what it takes to secure a chef position, the skills employers value most, and how Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine’s guaranteed work placement helps graduates launch confident culinary careers.
Read MoreThinking about chef school in South Africa? Discover why an 18-month chef course at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine is a powerful investment in real kitchen skills, industry experience and a sustainable culinary career.
Read MoreChoosing between culinary school and learning on the job? This post weighs both paths, and shows why the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine blends them for the best start: an 18-month programme with 12 months of fundamentals plus industry placement. We also touch on creativity, professionalism, and financing support via Student Hero.
Read More“After deciding that I wanted to pursue culinary training, I did lots of research on the various institutions in South Africa. As soon as I came across Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, I immediately felt it would be the best option for me because of the small classes, as well as Chef Jackie's approach to the course.” - Bianca Hillermann
Read More“I intend on becoming a chef, and Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine is the best way to fulfil this desire. I simply want to cook a soufflé; the rest will become my life as I develop in the process.” - Joshua Fitzroy
Read More“I enrolled at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in pursuit of a childhood dream of becoming a qualified Chef. When I heard about Chef Jackie Cameron’s culinary school during a career day, held at my high school, I knew that I had to make this school my next home.” - Langelihle Mnikathi
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