What is Culinary School?
A cooking school is an institution devoted to education in the art and science of cooking and food preparation. There are many different types of cooking schools around the world, some devoted to training professional chefs, others aimed at amateur enthusiasts, with some being a mixture of the two.
Cheap Culinary Schools In South Africa
- The 1000 Hills Chefs School
- Prue Leith Chefs Academy
- The Culinary Academy
- Silwood School of Cookery
- Institute of Culinary Arts
- Christina Martin – School of Food & Wine
- South African Chefs Academy
- The Fusion Cooking School
- Capsicum Culinary Studio
How much does culinary school cost in South Africa?
Culinary school fees in South Africa generally cost between R15,000 and R150,000; this depends on the course duration and the certifications that come with them. Some schools offer a limited number of bursaries to help cover these costs otherwise you may need to seek student finance to help cover the costs.
Where can I study to be a chef in SA?
Where Can You Study to Become a Chef in South Africa?
- International Hotel School.
- Capsicum Culinary Studio.
- Prue Leith Culinary Institute (PLCI)
- The Fusion Cooking School.
- The Chefs Training & Innovation Academy (CTIA)
Are chefs in demand in South Africa?
“According to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, the hospitality and tourism industry in South Africa is growing fast and as a result has triggered a gradual widening of the gap between supply and demand of qualified chefs. Currently there is a skills shortage of 24 000 chefs needed in South Africa.