“I was inspired by the way Chef Jackie Cameron has involved herself with top chefs around the world - getting ideas, inspiration and knowledge from other countries’ specialty dishes. Then to inspire her students.” - Shannon Jade Atkinson
Read More“I have always wanted to become a chef, but I never knew how to achieve this. Coming across the school has presented me with the opportunity.”
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 MoreMaritzburg College past-pupils, Keilan Chetty and Dylan Pretorius-Spires, who are among this year’s intake, generate a great deal of banter in the kitchen. They are also inspiring other young guys to consider a career in the culinary industry.
Read MoreOur next Chef School first-year student introduction… Michael Chiazzari from Greytown. We have two students from Greytown, this year – the other is Sydney Gwala.
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