World Culinary Awards 2026: Help Us Make It Happen!

This is an earnest and heartfelt appeal for you to help Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine take another step up the ladder of success. The school is a nominee in the 7th Annual World Culinary Awards in the category entitled Africa's Best Culinary Training Institution 2026. Voting opens on 25 June 2026.

Art in the Country 2026 at Harrington House

Chef Jackie Cameron and the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine students look forward to the 2026 Art in the Country festival at Harrington House in Hilton. Join us from 28 - 31 May for amazing art, creativity, beauty and a top-quality bistro menu in the KZN Midlands.

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Join us for a Mother's Day Carvery Lunch - 10 May 2026

Let us treat the special Mothers in our lives to a delicious meal at the Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine. Book now for our Mother's Day Carvery Lunch on Sunday, 10 May 2026

Seaton Haynes' Final Lunch: Across the Highlands

Join third year student chef Seaton Haynes at the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine for Across the Highlands, a themed final lunch inspired by Scottish, Irish and Welsh cuisine. Enjoy a memorable culinary experience on Saturday, 21 March 2026.

Introducing Rebecca Clarke - Class of 2026

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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Introducing Singabakhe Mphuli - Class of 2026

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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Introducing Sophia Drakopoulos - Class of 2026

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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Introducing Timothy Wassermann - Class of 2026

Meet 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.

Introducing Bianca Hillermann - Class of 2025

“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

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Introducing Holly King - Class of 2025

“I have always had a passion for food. Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine was the perfect place for me because the school accepts only 15 students, and I work well in smaller groups.” - Holly King