Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine proudly celebrates former student Carla Schulze, part of the school’s very first intake, on being named LUXE Chef of the Year. Her inspiring journey is a reflection of passion, talent, and the exciting future that lies ahead.
Read MoreMeet Student Chef Isabella Moig and discover her passion for baking, her future goals, and why she chose Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in Hilton, KZN for her culinary training.
Read MoreChef 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.
Read MoreStudent chef Noah Cramer shares his journey into the culinary world, his passion for baking, and his dream of opening a bakery café in the countryside after graduating from Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine.
Read MoreInspired 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.
Read MoreMeet 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.
Read MoreMeet 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.
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 The culinary industry is full of myths; from angry chefs to outdated stereotypes about education and lifestyle.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.
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