“I've always had a passion for, and been drawn towards, the culinary arts so, when I discovered Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, it was my goal to enrol. I'm looking forward to being taught by an accomplished professional.” - Joel van Rooyen
Read More“I’ve always had a love of food and expanding my taste buds further than any boundaries. Also, the people you meet in the industry - so many personalities, so many people that know other people. I’ve been cooking for years, at home, and I consider this to be the next step, by taking my hobby and passion and turning it into a profession.” - Keilan Chetty
Read More“When I learnt what the school offered, I realised that out of all of the culinary schools in South Africa, attending Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine would give me the most exposure to all things foodie. Other than the food aspect, the equipment at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine is top of the range and phenomenal.”
Read More“I love food and, for me, Jackie Cameron is a role model. I inspire to be as hard working and dedicated as she is. I have a passion for food and I’m always super eager to learn and develop my skills. I am prepared to give my all and to work hard and earn the respect of other chefs.” - Kirsten Bowes
Read More“I have always loved cooking and I dreamt about being a famous chef. I am hoping to achieve the best level of culinary arts so I can start making my dreams come true. I am prepared to give my all, even though it means sacrificing a lot. It will all be worth it in the end.“ - Megan Odell
Read More“Jackie Cameron is the top female chef in the country. Ever since I was a child it has been my dream to join the culinary industry, and I feel that this is the best place to gain the knowledge I seek - and follow in the footsteps of a chef who has tremendous experience.” - Saxon Tilling
Read MoreI look forward to introducing you to our 2021 aspiring chefs from next month. Sydney Gwala, another of last year’s intake is a real character. He originally reminded me of Clifford Thwala, a past student, but as the weeks pass by, I see only Sydney.
Read MoreQ&A with past student of Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, Braeden Royal.
Read MoreLee-Andre Marissa Fortuin, a past pupil of Girls’ High School in Pietermaritzburg, is another of our first-year students. Her teachers chose to celebrate the end of the 2019 school year at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine and were delighted to know that this was where Lee-Andre had enrolled – her consumer science teacher, Eline De Jongh, in particular.
Read MoreQ&A with past student of Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, Ruvarashe Matiska.
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