What is Chef?
A chef is a professional cook and tradesman who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine.
Top Chef Schools In South Africa
Below are some of the Top Chef Schools.
1. The Institute of Culinary Arts, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Award-winning and Internationally rated the Best Chef School in Africa and one of the top three culinary schools in the world.
Enter as an amateur and become a highly-skilled, world-class chef. The Institute of Culinary Arts in South Africa is based on classic principles alongside innovative, out-of-the-box thinking and lots of creativity.
2. Capsicum Culinary Studio, Cape Town (& 5 other locations) South Africa
With six campuses across South Africa, in Pretoria, Boksburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Rosebank, Capsicum is one of the largest chef schools in the country, and the entire continent for that matter, with over 6,000 graduates to date.
3. JHB Culinary & Pastry School, Johannesburg, South Africa
As chefs Kelvin and Jarlyne Joel, founders of the JHB Culinary and Pastry School, would have it, a good chef needs qualifications as well as experience. With over 250 students since its inception in 2012, JHB Culinary & Pastry School offers 30% theoretical training and 70% practical training.
How long is a culinary school for?
Culinary and cooking school can take anywhere from a few short months to four years, depending on the chosen length of the cooking school.
What subjects do you need to become a chef in South Africa?
The following High School subjects are recommended;
- Grade 10 Certificate or Equivalent (matric preferable)
- Fluent in English.
- Must be 18 years old.
- Hospitality Studies.
- Physical Science.
- Mathematics.
- Consumer Studies.
How much does it cost to have a full-time chef in South Africa?
Private chefs on the other hand are paid on a salary basis, and charge from R 17 000 to R 40 000 per month depending on the size of the household, and the number of meals and portions to be prepared daily.