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.
What Does Culinary School Do?
Culinary arts is a broad term that refers to the preparation, cooking, plating, presentation, and service of food. It applies to meals and their components – like appetizers, side dishes, and main courses – rather than desserts or breads.
What Is The Best Culinary School In South Africa?
JHB Culinary & Pastry School
4.6(92) · Culinary school
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30 am Wed · +27 11 024 5277
Capsicum Culinary Studio – Rosebank Campus
4.4(88) · Culinary school
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 11 234 1896
“The best culinary college”
1000 Hills Chef School
4.4(100) · Culinary school
10+ years in business · Durban, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 31 777 1566
“Good food. Friendly. Beautiful outdoor setting.”
Institute Of Culinary Arts – ICA
4.7(18) · Culinary school
25+ years in business · Stellenbosch, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30 am Wed · +27 21 885 1414
“Best chef school in Africa and 3rd in the world, that says it all.”
Prue Leith Culinary Institute & Restaurant
4.7(104) · Culinary school
10+ years in business · Centurion, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 12 654 5203
“Always a good experience!”
Steyn’s Culinary School.
4.8(33) · Culinary school
10+ years in business · Pretoria, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Mon · +27 12 362 5340
“Very good school and professional Chefs”
HTA School of Culinary Art
4.8(113) · College
Randburg, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 11 285 0937
“It’s, the best Chef school in the country.”
Capsicum Culinary Studio – Cape Town Campus
4.1(39) · Culinary school
Cape Town, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 21 442 0600
“Great place to cultivate your culinary skills… ☕🍰☕”
The Cookery Social Cooking School – Craighall
4.9(134) · Cooking school
Randburg, South Africa
Open ⋅ Closes 9:30 pm
“It is absolutely the best cooking course anyone could attend.”
CONCEPTION BY JHB CULINARY & PASTRY SCHOOL
4.4(80) · Culinary school
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 11 024 5277
Dine-in·Takeaway
Francois Ferreira Academy
4.6(21) · Culinary school
15+ years in business · South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 44 884 0765
“An altogether lovely experience at the Public Cooking classes.”
The Hurst Campus
4.8(46) · Culinary school
Paarl, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 66 483 2530
“World Class Chef school with own restaurant and deli.”
South African Chefs Academy
4.7(14) · Culinary school
Cape Town, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 6:30 am Wed · +27 21 447 3168
“Best Culinary Academy Ever!”
SA School of Cookery
4.5(11) · Culinary school
5+ years in business · Pretoria, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 12 323 5500
“They are simply the best!!!”
The Swiss Hotel School South Africa
4.7(43) · Culinary school
Randburg, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 11 789 9934
“The best Culinary school in South Africa.”
Capsicum Culinary Studio – Pretoria Campus
4.2(52) · Culinary school
Pretoria, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 12 993 0071
On-site services
Sense of Taste Chef School
5.0(24) · College
Cape Town, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Wed · +27 82 337 6240
“Definitely the best chef school.”
Chef MLK School of Cooking
4.3(18) · Culinary school
7+ years in business · Kempton Park, South Africa
Closes soon ⋅ 6 pm · +27 76 296 6916
“Very well run and professional culinary school.”
Chefs Training & Innovation Academy (CTIA Durban Campus)
4.5(25) · Cooking school
Berea, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 31 001 4196
“I attend part time culinary classes here.”
Limpopo Chefs Academy Polokwane Campus
4.7(52) · Culinary school
5+ years in business · Polokwane, South Africa
Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed · +27 15 292 0102
“It’s a great school for culinary.”
What Is The Highest Level Of Culinary School?
Head Chef (Chef de Cuisine)
The head chef remains at the top of the hierarchy in restaurant kitchens without an executive chef. Like an executive chef, this person controls all aspects of the kitchen. They are responsible for creating menus, controlling kitchen costs, and managing the kitchen staff.