“Being trained at Jackie Cameron School Of Food And Wine, I have been inspired to prepare food with passion, work ethics and self confidence and I have been transformed into the professional Chef that I am today. Once Chef Jackie said, and I quote, "There is no shortcut in the kitchen!"... that's my national anthem, that's what is planted in me, that's what I follow everyday, that's what makes my work beautiful.” - Maganizo Penti / Ufulu Gardens Hotel

Celebrating Graduation Day 2020 & 2021

August saw the graduation of 16 students at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. The occasion celebrated those who graduated last year - lockdown restrictions preventing the 2020 event – and those who graduated this year.

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Q&A with Maganizo Penti

Q&A with past student of Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, Maganizo Penti.

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Maganizo Penti: Graduate Chef’s Midlands Food Journey

From gardener to gourmet chef, Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine’s first 2020 graduate, Maganizo Penti, has travelled from Malawi to the Midlands, to Magaliesberg and back, returning home richer from all the memories, and ready to share his new chef skills.

Introducing Keagan Hughes - Class of 2020

A new year, new beginnings and new students. This year marks the biggest intake of students here at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. We also have a group in the industry – all with exciting placements. My first introduction is to Keagan Hughes, from England - our first English student.

As 2020 approaches...

My dream of opening a culinary school came true. My dream, however, never stretched as far as the school’s fifth intake that’s just around the corner – January 2020! Every day of every week of every month of every year has delivered excitement – some challenges too! Sceptics thought boredom would set in but there’s no time for that.

Spicy Thai Red Curry Soup with Jessica George

Jessica George chose to share her Spicy Thai Red Curry Soup. “This dish bursts with flavour,” she says. “It excites my tastes buds and reminds me of some of my favourite things - visiting my boyfriend on his family’s coriander farm; and sitting together as a family at a warm fire while sipping delicious soup and listening to the rain as it pours down outside.”

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