It’s appropriate that Olivia Malan should be my first student introduction of the year because she was the first person to enrol for the 2022 intake. As disruptive as Covid-19 proved to be, there were a few lessons learnt and, for me, the message was the accessibility of an online presence.
Read More“I have seen Chef’s past students and those who go on to open businesses, and I fell in love with how diverse they all are. This motivated me to want to enrol at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine because I believe that if Chef is able to produce such diverse students, she is the most perfect person to assist me in being able to channel my culinary goals.” - Lungelo Mbele
Read More“Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine… it was the quality education and attention to detail when it comes to everything that got me. Before I came here, I was in the food business, but I felt I needed to be taught the basics instead of always making mistakes. Enrolling here meant that I would get what I needed.” - Lihle Mahambehlala
Read More“Thanks to KOO’s sponsorship I was able to enrol at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine where I knew the quality of education was superior. I want to learn as much as possible about the culinary industry. Food brings me so much joy and I love sharing that joy with people.” - Kgothatso Mathibe
Read More“The educational approach used at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine would give me a wide range of specialisation in the culinary field and a lot of practical skills that I would need.” - Kamohelo Mokhele
Read More“I have always enjoyed food, and cooking is a really fun thing to do. I like the experience of cooking something new and having people appreciate what I cook” - Azikonke Ngcobo
Read MoreThere are times when I wish I had a camera at hand. Dylan Buys’ mother’s reaction to her son’s successful interview was one such moment. Her burst of emotion overlapped on to me because her appreciation was so heart-warming considering the amount of work that my family, the team and past students have put in to making Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine a successful culinary institution.
Read MoreMeet Gian Jeffers, who comes to us from Durban, where he attended Clifton College. In a short time, Gian has grown exponentially, and I enjoy witnessing the way he takes on more every day.
Read MoreOwing to Covid-19 hard lockdown, Saxon Tilling’s interview for enrolment was conducted over Zoom. On registration day I met a gentle giant, who proved to be an enthusiastic, hardworking, determined and focussed, young man. Saxon puts pressure on himself, so progresses daily. He has an exciting future ahead of him.
Read MoreAnother year passes by, and Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine enters its seventh year. I have almost completed introducing you to our 2021 students as I prepare to enrol the 2022 intake. Introducing Joel Van Rooyen.
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