Your definitive guide to South Africa's best chef schools

18 October 2015 - 02:00 By Gila Wilensky

From city stoves to country kitchens, here are our top chef school choices from across the country COUNTRY WIDE sub_head_endCAPITAL HOTEL SCHOOL & TRAINING ACADEMYOffers practical and theoretical studies, as well as on-site training at hospitality establishments. Offers international and national qualifications in professional cookery, patisserie, hospitality management and food preparation at its North West, Mpumalanga and Gauteng campuses.Courses:Pretoria: Professional Cookery Diploma (full-time, two-year, international diploma, R60,000); Hospitality Management (full-time, two-year, international diploma & national certificate by SABPP, R55,000); Patisserie (full-time, two-year, international diploma, R65,000). National Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (full-time, one-year, Grade 10 required, R35,000), includes learning material, ingredients, two sets of uniforms and knife setRustenburg: Professional Cookery and Hospitality Management (full-time, 18-month, international diplomas, R159,000), includes uniform, knife set, accommodation and two meals a day for duration of lectures.Accreditation: City & Guilds; SACA; South African Board of People Practices (SABPP); Cape Wine Academy.Contact: 012-430-5539; info@capitalhotelschool.co.za; www.capitalhotelschool.co.za. mini_story_image_hleft1CAPSICUM CULINARY STUDIOCampuses in Cape Town, Boksburg, Durban, Joburg, Pretoria & Port Elizabeth.Courses: Full-time, part-time and online offered. Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (full-time, R47,000); Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (full-time, R96,000); Diploma in Patisserie (full-time, R98,000). Fees are all-inclusive and subject to change.Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 086-111-CHEF (2433); enquiry@capsicumcooking.co.za; www.capsicumcooking.com. IKUSASA SCHOOLS OF COOKINGA project of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Foundation Trust, it provides free culinary training to disadvantaged individuals. Schools in Durban and Riebeek Valley (Western Cape). Operates under the International Hotel School umbrella.Courses: City & Guilds certificate course over 10 months with work-integrated learning and school time split 50/50.Contact: 022-461-2369; admin@ikusasa.co.za. THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SCHOOLCampuses in Joburg, Durban, Cape Town. Online campus for hospitality studies.Courses: Culinary Arts Programme (1-year full-time R78,650); Advanced Culinary Arts Programme with additional CTH Diploma, developed in partnership with Gordon Ramsay's Tante Marie Culinary Academy (1-year full-time R95,150); Diploma in Patisserie (six months full-time, can be done on its own if student has prior culinary experience, R53,350); Culinary Supervision (six months full-time, can be done on its own if sudent has completed a City & Guilds Diploma in Culinary Arts; R43,900). Students gain on-the-job training and experience to ensure they leave job-ready.Accreditation: Department of Higher Education and Training, Cathsseta, City & Guilds, Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality Approved Centre.Contact: 011-804-5533; 021-426-2924; 031-267-4700; www.hotelschool.co.za. mini_story_image_hright2SA CHEFS TRAINING AND INNOVATION ACADEMYCampuses in Cape Town and Centurion. Students are turned into industry-ready chefs in a green environment that values conscious cooking, fair trade and minimum wastage.Courses: Certificate in Food Preparation & Cooking (six months, R45,000); Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking (12 months, R95,060); Advanced Patisserie Diploma (18 months, R137,000); Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts & Patisserie combined (24 months, R174,000); ProChef 2020 Entrepreneurs module (6 months, R50,000); Applied Patisserie module (6 months, R50,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds; Cathsseta; Umalusi; Department of Higher Education.Contact: Centurion: 012-654-0244, mel@ctia.co.za; Cape Town: 021-913-9750, adel@ctia.co.za; www.ctia.co.za WESTERN CAPE sub_head_endBOLAND COLLEGEA Further Education and Training institution with campuses in Paarl and Stellenbosch.Courses: National Certificate (vocational) hospitality level 2-4 (minimum entry requirements Grade 9 certificate or equivalent, three years full-time, R14,000); National N-Diploma hospitality and catering services N4-N6 (minimum entry requirement Grade 12 certificate, three years split between theory and practical, R5,150 per semester).Accreditation: Department of Higher Education.Contact: 021-887-3027; susanl@bolandcollege.com; www.bolandcollege.com. THE CAPE TOWN HOTEL SCHOOLPart of the Business and Management Sciences Faculty of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, with its campus in Granger Bay. All programmes include training in the hotel school's application and food laboratory facilities.Courses: Three-year full-time National Diploma Accommodation (Hotel) Management or Food and Beverage Management or Professional Cookery (Culinary Arts). Fees range between R99,000 and R118,000.Hospitality and professional cookery certificate courses are available for people already working in the hospitality industry.Accreditation: Department of Higher Education.Contact: 021-440-5700; graneym@cput.ac.za; www.cput.ac.za. story_article_left1FRANCOIS FERREIRA ACADEMYThe campus is situated in George on the Garden Route and offers popular add-on subjects such as financial management, business and social etiquette, entrepreneurship, basic French and Xhosa, cake-decorating, and an advanced diploma in patisserie.Courses: Two-year culinary arts/hotel management comes with add-ons, R82,000 for the first year, R62,000 for the second year. Distance learning over 12 months is R45,000.Accreditation: City & Guilds, Cathsseta, World Association of Chefs SocietiesContact: 044-884-0765, e-mail: info@francoisferreira.com or marketing@francoisferreira.com, www.francoisferreira.com. GLOBAL CHEF SCHOOLTheory is studied online and practical training is done through industry placement - enabling students to pay their fees from their trainee salary.Courses: International Certificate in Professional Cookery (R25,000); International Diploma in Professional Cookery (R30,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 076-789-0426; chefschool@chef.net; www.chefschoolonline.co.za. THE HURST CAMPUSOfferschef, baker, food stylist, entrepreneur, restaurateur, caterer, wedding & events-planner training.Courses: Advanced Food and Wine Chef's Diploma (two years, R130,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds, South African Qualification Authority, Cathsseta.Contact: 074-147-0801/92; info@thehurstcampus.co.za; www.thehurstcampus.co.za. INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTSStellenbosch-based school with a student/lecturer ratio of 7:1. Practical training at leading restaurants locally and abroad.Courses: ICA Diploma in Advanced Culinary Arts, Advanced Patisserie & Specialist Culinary Field (three years, first year R69,660, second year R55,050, third year R52,200); ICA Diploma in Advanced Cooking and Culinary Arts, (two years, first year R69,660, second year R50,950); ICA Diploma in Advanced Patisserie and Culinary Arts (two years, first year R69,660, second year R50,950). Costs will increase by about 6% in 2016.Accreditation: Cathsseta, City & Guilds, ICA.Contact: 021-885-1414; info@icachef.co.za; www.icachef.co.za. story_article_right2INFINITY CULINARY TRAININGNon-profit chef school, started in 2009 by Barry Berman, provides disadvantaged youngsters with the professional and life skills necessary to gain employment in the hospitality industry. The school has a network of restaurants where students are given internships with the chance of full-time employment.Courses: Four sessions are run each year. The 24-week programme consists of eight weeks of kitchen/classroom training, four weeks of restaurant internship, 12 weeks of employment; 16-20 students are chosen per session. Each is given a full bursary.Accreditation: Infinity Culinary Training certificate of completion.Contact: 084-482-1502; melinda@ictchefs.org; www.ictchefs.org. NQTAC CAPE (PTY) LTDA training and development organisation in George. Students are employed by a designated hotel or restaurant for the practical component of their training.Courses: Diploma in food preparation and cooking/culinary arts (two years, R63,800, excl VAT).Accreditation: City & Guilds, Cathsseta.Contact: 044-873-4771;irene@nqtac.co.za; schewitzl@gmail.com; www.nqtac.co.za. mini_story_image_hleft3THE PRIVATE HOTEL SCHOOLRegistered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institute. Stellenbosch-based school offers accredited full-time programmes and distance-learning qualifications.Courses: Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management (R84,900); Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Management (R65,200); Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Education (R5,000 per module).Accreditation: City & Guilds; partner school of the International Hotel Manage-ment Schools through the endorsement of the American Hospitality Academy.Contact: 021-881-3792; info@privatehotelschool.co.za; www.privatehotelschool.co.za. SA CHEFS ACADEMYOpened in 2004 in Observatory, Cape Town, lessons are conducted by five-star hotel chefs.Courses: Professional Chefs Diploma (one year, full-time R130,000); food preparation or pastry diploma (six months, part-time, between R15,000 and R20,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 021-447-3168; info@sachefsacademy.com; www.sachefsacademy.com. SENSE OF TASTEA private culinary arts school, owned and run by chefs Angie Boyd and Peter Ayub, it offers students the experience of training in a professional kitchen with personalised, hands-on instruction.Courses: Two-year full-time Culinary Arts Diploma; five-day industry training course; lifestyle cooking classes and corporate cook-offs. Prices on request.Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 021-511-0426; www.senseoftastechefschool.com; debbie@senseoftastechefschool.com. SILWOOD SCHOOL OF COOKERYSouth Africa's oldest cookery school, founded in 1964. Silwood students have won titles at all the national Sunday Times competitions and the school has graduates working across the globe.Courses: A three-year course with a qualification at the end of each year. Certificate Course (R84,710); Diploma Course (year two, R29,910), Grande Diploma Course (year three, R3240). Silwood also offers a one-year, part-time Certificate in Patisserie (R38,600). Prices will rise up to 10% next year.Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 021-686-4894/5; cooking@silwood.co.za; www.silwood.co.za. story_article_right3THE TOURISM AND BUSINESS INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN AFRICABased in Mowbray, it opened in 2007 in response to the need for affordable, high-quality hospitality and culinary arts training.Courses: Professional Cookery and Culinary Arts Diploma (three years, R40,000 per year).Accreditation: Cathsseta.Contact: 021-448-5432; info@ttbisa.co.za; www.ttbisa.co.za. WARWICK'S CHEF SCHOOLEstablished in 1991 in Hermanus by chef Kevin Warwick. All courses are full-time with intakes every January and July.Courses: Certificate Course (six months, full-time, R51,200); Diploma Course (one year, full-time R65,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds International.Contact: 028-316-1166; warwicks@hermanus.co.za; www.warwickschefschool.co.za. WEST COAST CHEF SCHOOLOffers accredited City & Guilds programmes as well as non-accredited short courses for kids and adults. Situated in Laguna Mall, Langebaan. Enrolments in January and July for accredited courses.Courses: International chef course, includes Diploma in Culinary Arts, Diploma in Patisserie and Advanced Diploma (two years, R91,500, excluding student kits); Diploma in Culinary Arts (six months, R35,100, excluding student kit); Diploma in Patisserie Studies (six months, R35,100, excluding student kit); Award in Food Safety in Catering (2 days @ R2,400, approved by Maritime and Coastguard Agency for work on yachts); Skills Proficiency Certificate (six Saturday mornings @ R3,500). A maximum of eight students per qualification.Accreditation: City and Guilds.Contact: 022-772-0358; fransa@westcoastchefschool.co.za; www.westcoastchefschool.co.za. GAUTENG sub_head_endCULINARY PASSIONS SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITYBased in Midrand, it was founded by celebrity chef Citrum Khumalo in 2007.Courses: Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (18 months, R40,000); Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts (three years, R75,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 082-850-9724; hospitality@culinary-pp.com; www.culinary-pp.com. FBI CHEF SCHOOL & PATISSERIE ACADEMYStarted by chefs Nicolas van der Walt and Lesley Jacobs in 2007, it offers full culinary programmes as well as specialisations in sugar and chocolate craft. Two intakes, January and June.Courses: Diploma in Culinary Arts (six months, R68,670); Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts (one year, R99,863); Diploma in Patisserie (six months, R68,670); Advanced Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery Supervision (18 months, R102,049).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 011-462-8964; chef@fbichefschool.co.za; www.thefbichefschool.co.za. GUVON ACADEMY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCEAccredited professional chefs training courses facilitated by an executive chef, with practical experience opportunities at Guvon hotels.Courses: Full-time Professional Cookery and Assistant Chef certificates as well as Culinary Art workshops. Also an Executive Chef Management Course. Certificate courses are R27,500 to R39,500 (all-inclusive).Accreditation: SAQA-accredited national qualifications in partnership with Drum Beat Academy and Guvon Hotels.Contact: 011-668-1621/8; academy@guvonacademy.co.za; guvonacademy.co.za. mini_story_image_hleft4HTA SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTPrivate provider situated in Randburg, established in 2004. It has won 19 culinary awards. Owner Stephen Billingham is the current president of the South African Chefs Association.Courses: Programme in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts (two years, full-time R58,500 per year; additional cost for equipment, uniforms and resources: R6,000). Chef Foundation Programme (one year, full-time R42,000 all-inclusive). Also offers employer-based apprenticeship programmes in professional cookery and patisserie.Accreditation: City & Guilds; Recognition of Quality Culinary Education, awarded by the World Association of Chefs Societies.Contact: 011-285-0916/37; operations@htatrain.co.za; www.htachefschool.co.za. JHB CULINARY & PASTRY SCHOOLOpened in 2012 in the Maboneng Precinct. Full-time courses, edutainment and corporate cooking classes.Courses: Diploma in Patisserie (one year, full-time R49,100); Diploma in Culinary Arts (two years R89,100); Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (six months, R27,100).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 011-024-5277; jarlyne@jcps.co.za; www.jcps.co.za LEGEND HOSPITALITY SCHOOLBased at Zebra Country Lodge, outside Pretoria.Courses: Hospitality Management Diploma, includes a Diploma in Reception, Accommodation, Food & Beverage and Culinary Arts (18 months, R110,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds; The London Business Chamber of Commerce.Contact: 012-735-9000/9162; 079-720-2580; lhs1@legendlodges.co.za; www.legendhospitality.co.za. mini_story_image_hright5PRUE LEITH CHEFS ACADEMYTraining chefs since 1996. Comprehensive training in state-of-the-art kitchens and an on-site fine-dining restaurant.Courses: Grande Diploma in Culinary Arts and Wine (18 months, R118,000); Diploma in Patisserie (12 months, R138,800); Alma Professional Chef of Italian Cuisine (R206,530, study six months in South Africa and seven months in Italy); Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts (12 months part-time, R17,000).Accreditation: Cathsseta; City & Guilds; Department of Higher Education.Contact: 012-654-5203; info@prueleith.co.za; www.prueleith.co.za. QUALITAS CAREER ACADEMYPrivate tertiary institution in Vanderbijlpark, offering a range of vocational courses, including hospitality. Small groups.Courses: City & Guilds IVQ certificate in related fields of hospitality management (first year R42,100; second-year diploma, R38,300; third-year advanced diploma, R32,550).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 016-932-4499; sales@qualitasvaal.co.za; www.qualitasworld.co.za. SA SCHOOL OF COOKERYIn Capital Park, Pretoria. Offers a comprehensive curriculum, as well as short courses, team-building, corporate courses and kids' parties.Course: Professional Chef's Certificate (one year, full-time R55,000, part-time, R46,000); Professional Chef's Diploma (one year, full-time R67,000, part-time R58,000); Professional Chef's Diploma in Patisserie (one year, full-time R68,000, part-time R59,000. Fees do not include equipment or registration).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 012-323-5500 or 079-075-2568; admin@saschoolofcookery.co.za; www.saschoolofcookery.co.za. mini_story_image_hleft6SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY, UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGUndergraduate and post-graduate qualifications, contextualising management, service theory and practice.Courses: Undergraduate: Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations (three years); Diploma in Hospitality Management (three years); B.Tech Hospitality Management (one year full-time, or two years part-time). Post-graduate: Masters in Tourism and Hospitality Management (one year full-time or two years part-time); PhD Tourism and Hospitality (one year full-time or two years part-time).Accreditation: Department of Higher Education and Training; Council of Higher Education; South African Qualifications Authority.Contact: 011-559-1038; sthadmin@uj.ac.za; www.uj.ac.za. STEYN'S CULINARY SCHOOLFounder Maritha Steyn is a member of the SA Chefs Association and an accredited Cathsseta assessor.Courses: Certificate in Culinary Arts (six months, R65,000); Diploma in Culinary Arts (one year, R70,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 012-362-5340; info@steynsculinaryschool.co.za; www.steynsculinaryschool.co.za. THE SWISS HOTEL SCHOOLCelebrates its 20-year anniversary this year. Focuses on a balance between theory and industry experience.Courses: Hospitality Management Programme (three years full-time, R73,000 per year); Professional Chef Programme (two years full-time and an industry experience year, R53,000 per year).Accreditation: Department of Higher Education; City & Guilds; Fedhasa.Contact: 011-789-9934; info@swisshotelschool.co.za; www.swisshotelschool.co.za. mini_story_image_hright7UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER SCIENCEOffers a four-year Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, which allows graduates to follow careers in culinary arts, culinology, food-product development, food & beverage management and event management, or become entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry.Courses: Four-year degree costs about R30,000 per year. There is also a BSc programme specialising in Culinary Science and a B.Consumer Science programme in food retail and marketing. All entail four years of full-time study with 600 hours of experiential training required.Accreditation: Department of Higher Education acknowledged, Council on Higher Education-accredited and registered at Saqa on the NQF.Contact: 012-420-2531; consumer.science@up.ac.za; www.up.ac.za/academic. KWAZULU-NATAL sub_head_endDURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYThe Department of Food and Nutrition offers academic learning combined with the development of culinary skills, effective communication, critical citizenry and research.Courses: National Diploma in Consumer Science, Food and Nutrition (three years, R66,130); extended ECP programme (four years, R75,480); B.Tech in Consumer Science, Food and Nutrition (R21,640); Master of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition and PhD in Food and Nutrition (no charge). Prices increase 8% per annum.Accreditation: SAQA.Contact: 031-373-2322; suev@dut.ac.za; www.dut.ac.za. mini_story_image_hleft81000 HILLSBased in Botha's Hill, outside Durban. Students have won South African Chef of the Year titles five years in a row, as well as top honours in other national challenges. The school offers a brewing course, cheese-making, charcuterie and barista training.Courses: Diploma in Culinary Arts, Diploma in Pastry and Diploma in Food & Beverage Service (first year R98,000); Advanced Diploma in Cookery Supervision including Advanced Patisserie, Barista & Wine & Spirit Education Trust Wines (second year, R98,000). Rates exclude equipment, uniform and exam fees.Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 031-777-1566; info@1000hcs.co.za; www.thechefschool.com. THE FUSION COOKING SCHOOLRun by chef Shaun Smith, director of the South African Chefs Association. Courses are limited to 12 applicants and students intern at the school's restaurant, Fusion. Short, part-time courses available. Intakes January and July.Courses: International chef diploma (18 months full-time R79,200); International Grande Diploma (three years full-time, R150,400); International Diploma in Patisserie (six months full-time R43,700); International Advanced Diploma in Global Cuisine & Supervision (six months, full-time R43,700); International Certificate in Food Preparation and Culinary Art, (10 months, part-time R24,800); International Diploma in Patisserie (10 months, part-time R32,800); International Advanced Diploma in Global Cuisine and Culinary Art (eight months, part-time R35,600). Costs exclude uniform, knives, books and exam fees.Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 031-262-0621; info@fusioncookingschool.co.za; www.fusioncooking.co.za. story_article_right6FERN HILLHotel-based school opened 20 years ago by Gion Poltera, a maître rôtisseur of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and cordon bleu chef Karen Poletra.Courses: Diploma in Professional Cookery (two years, full-time, R120000 p/a, includes accommodation); Hotel management (two years, full-time R108000 p/a, includes accommodation).Accreditation: City & Guilds; Cathsseta.Contact: 033-330-5071; training@fernhillhotel.co.za; www.fernhillhotel.co.za. IMPUMELELO HOTEL SCHOOLBased in Durban Central, it offers full-time and short courses.Courses: Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts Level 2 (one year, full-time R25,000). Other courses include: com-puters, cashiers, bar tending and waitering.Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 031-825-2085; 083-516-3267; bandasibusiso7@gmail.com. JACKIE CAMERON SCHOOL OF FOOD AND WINEChef and owner Jackie Cameron has a Level 3 IVQ advanced diploma in teaching, training and assessing learning from the City & Guilds of London Institute.Courses: 18-month intensive, internation-ally recognised course, with a maximum intake of 15 students. Costs on request.Accreditation: City & Guilds; Cathsseta.Contact: 072-241-8421; 033-343-1784; jackie@jackiecameron.co.za; www.jackiecameron.co.za. NORTHERN CAPE sub_head_endBUTLER'S HOTEL SCHOOLThe Kimberley school was established in 2009 by executive chef Daniel Williams. Training at Butler's restaurant outlets.Courses: Certificate in professional cookery (six months, R23,500); Diploma in Professional Cookery (one year, R47,000); Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery (two years, R27,000); Certificate in Food and Beverage Management (six months, R13,500); Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (one year, R27,000); Advanced Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (two years, R13,500).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 053-831-1291; kimjo@absamail.co.za; www.theestate.co.za. EASTERN CAPE sub_head_endTHE BLUE RIBBONEstablished in 2000, the East London school runs two-week in-service training slots throughout the year, and assists with part-time employment and holiday jobs.Courses: Hospitality and Catering (R44,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 043-722-2716/084-593-1312; bribbon@sainet.co.za. story_article_left7THE MILLS ACADEMYLocated in Jeffreys Bay, its culinary arts diploma has been developed in partnership with Gordon Ramsay's Tante Marie organisation.Courses: Professional Chef Culinary Arts Diploma (18 months, full-time R113,000). Culinary Skills Foundation Certificate (three weeks, R9,995). Short courses: advanced patisserie, artisanal baking, yacht-specific, kids & domestic goddess.Accreditation: ITHSA; CTH (UK) & City & Guilds (from 2016).Contact: 042-293-4147/073-236-3132; info@3fatfish.co.za; www.3fatfish.co.za. SOUTH AFRICAN ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTSPort Elizabeth-based academy offers full-time training, as well as specialist chocolatier certificate and diploma courses by Chocolate Frey from Switzerland. Assists students with overseas internships after graduation.Courses: Culinary & Pastry Arts Diploma (full-time, R149,000); Diploma in Culinary Arts (full-time, R85,000); Diploma in Pastry Arts (full-time, R89,000). SAACA & Chocolate Frey Switzerland courses: chocolatier certificate (R24,000); chocolatier diploma (R24,000).Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 041-364-3377/076-263-2721; info@thepastryworks.co.za; www.saaca.co.za FREE STATE sub_head_endCENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYOffers a three-year National Diploma and a one-year B.Tech degree. Students have practical training in their first year. In second and third year, they are placed in hospitality establishments.Courses: National Diploma (first year, R55,737, second year R39,930, third year R21,727); B.Tech (one year, R20,438).Accreditation: Department of Higher Education; HEQC; SAQA.Contact: 051-507-3235; lposthumus@cut.ac.za; www.cuthotelschool.co.za. story_article_left8FOOD AND BEVERAGE INSTITUTEThe Bloemfontein institute, founded in 2005 by chefs Kevin Gericke, Lesley Jacobs and Nicolas van der Walt, offers full- and part-time programmes ranging from six months to two years.Courses: Diploma in Patisserie Studies (one year, R69,500); FBI Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts (two years, R59,500 per year), includes knife set, uniforms, examination fees, study material and ingredients.Accreditation: City & Guilds; Cathsseta.Contact: 051-451-9122; fbichef@iburst.co.za; www.chefsinstitute.co.za. OLIVE CHEF SCHOOLBased in Bloemfontein school provides students with hands-on skills preparation.Courses: Diploma in Classical Culinary Arts (two years full-time, R125,000).Accreditation: City & Guild.Contact: 051-436-0695; info@olivechefschool.co.za; www.olivechefschool.co.za. NORTH WEST sub_head_endHEDGEHOG'S NEST CULINARY SCHOOLOpened in January 2014. Chef Pieter Germishuys is an accredited assessor and moderator for the hospitality industry. A maximum of eight students per class.Courses: International Advanced Diploma in Food Preparation & Cookery Supervision (full-time, first year R95,000, second year R80,000, third year R70,000). Fees include accommodation and meals.Accreditation: City & Guilds.Contact: 082-663-7281; germishuysp1@gmail.com; www.hedgehogsnest.co.za...

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