From student to award-winning executive chef and mentor, Jackie Cameron’s journey reflects culinary excellence, leadership, and a lasting commitment to training future chefs in South Africa.
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Meet Aiden Van Wyk, a determined Class of 2026 student at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. From his early introduction to the school in Grade 8 to his long-term ambition of owning a restaurant abroad and becoming a sports nutritionist, Aiden’s story is one of discipline, passion, and purpose.
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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.
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Chef 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.
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Chef 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.
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Join us for “The Taste of Asia”, a final lunch presented by 3rd-year student chef Deeya Palath at the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. Inspired by the vibrant flavours of India, Thailand and Singapore, this special culinary showcase celebrates the culmination of Deeya’s training and creativity.
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Inspired by the life-changing value of good nutrition, Rebecca Clarke shares what led her to the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in Hilton chef school in KwaZulu-Natal, and how she’s training to create food that’s wholesome, delicious, and beautifully presented.
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Meet Singabakhe Mphuli, Class of 2026 at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Discover her global culinary ambitions, passion for growth, and journey toward becoming a successful businesswoman in hospitality.
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Experience Stiaan Rossouw’s European Coastline-inspired Final Lunch on 7 March at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. A celebration of passion, skill, and culinary excellence.
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Meet Sophia Drakopoulos, Class of 2026 at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Discover her Greek culinary influences, career ambitions, and what it takes to build a successful career as a professional chef in South Africa.
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