your journey with food starts here…
Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine offers AN Intensive, Nationally and Internationally RECOGNISED Chef course with a maximum intake of 15 students.
“Hands-on” is Jackie's philosophy, and “don’t ever give up” her motto. The students work alongside her daily, and the school provides the opportunity to experience all things foodie in a safe and secure environment.
KNowledge. Skills. Confidence.
THINK NEW AGE ON ALL LEVELS - TEACHING our STUDENTS HOW TO CREATE A BALANCED AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN THIS CRAZY BUT EXTREMELY-REWARDING INDUSTRY.
The varied lifestyles of qualified chefs
Their successes are testament to the sound culinary grounding they received. Here’s what a few of them have achieved and examples of how varied the life of a qualified chef can be….
Carla Schulze - head chef Salon - is Luke Dale Roberts-right hand person. She has won many accolades, and most recently: two stars in the 2023 Eat Out Awards.
Cheri Kustner is development chef for the La Colombe group.
Jordin Shelley is the chocolatier in her own business, Cocoa Africa.
Georg Lens is satisfying his travel bug - and earning well - on super yachts.
Connor Benn is the owner of Tipsy Cup - an ice cream developer with a difference. He creates alcohol-infused ice cream.
Trizanne Kodi is new-product developer at The Food Foundry.
Sarah Farrington, a qualified dietician is now a personal chef. She catered for Tom Cruise during the filming of Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning.
Clifford Thwala owns a catering company - At Your Service Foods.
Zandy Armstrong has worked in Singapore, Thailand and France, and more recently at Restaurant Jan in Nice (Restaurant JAN received the first Michelin Star of a South African Chef).
Braeden Royal is enjoying the great outdoors at Phinda Private Game Reserve.
Marizen Smit is regarded as “a dynamic chef from the JAN Innovation Studio, presently lending her expertise to the vibrant atmosphere of Restaurant JAN in Nice”.
Tahila Pillay - who rose to TikTok fame by filming food content from her home - was placed Top 3 in The Taste Master SA Season 3.
Maganizo Penti, who travelled all the way from Malawi to study, is now back home at Ufulu Gardens Hotel and Conference Center in Lilongwe.
Phumla Zakwe and Sydney Gwala share the head-chef position at Fugitives’ Drift Lodge.
Sydney Gwala and Phumla Zakwe share the head-chef position at Fugitives’ Drift Lodge.
Nolan Adimulam was the judges’ favourite and winner in the Excella Young Chef Competition with Afternoon Express - and reached Top 4 in The Taste Master SA Season 4.
Jackie's Philosophy
Jackie Cameron believes there is more to food than working in a top restaurant - locally or internationally. “I’m enjoying sharing all that I have been fortunate to have learnt – and experienced - with the students,” she says, adding that her aim is to impart this knowledge, and to equip the students with the skills to 'go it alone'with confidence. She is ahead of the game on all levels as she guides students to create a balanced and healthy lifestyle in this crazy, but extremely rewarding, industry.
“My undertaking is to prepare students for the culinary arts,” she explained. “The correct attitude together with confidence, not arrogance, is hugely important to me. I want to see the school’s students staying in the industry, remembering there are many facets to the world of food. Leading by example, striving to be better every day, wanting to impress and being competitive is what gets one ahead.”
A Cut Above
The Rest.
A high standard is demanded for this NATIONALLY & internationally-recognised, mentoring course that produces respected chefs - a cut above the rest.
A NATIONALLY & Internationally recognised Chef Course in the kzn midlands
JACKIE CAMERON SCHOOL OF FOOD & WINE IS SITUATED IN PICTURESQUE HILTON IN THE KZN MIDLANDS. THE SCHOOL OFFERS WONDERFUL VIEWS OF PIETERMARITZBURG AND IS CLOSE TO SHOPPING AMENITIES, THE MIDLANDS MEANDER, DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS, MIDMAR DAM, PIETERMARITZBURG AND HOWICK.
The best equipment from France and Italy
Lecture rooms consisting of all necessary appliances to facilitate the training of students.
A fully-functional demonstration kitchen area to ensure students obtain “first-hand” knowledge in interacting with patrons, and gain practical knowledge - a vital outcome of the course.
An additional kitchen for students to work in their own space to acquire all the basic cooking skills.
Wine forms an integral part of the course so a traditional wine cellar is available.
Meeting and greeting the top winemakers in the country will happen throughout the year as well as tastings to build confidence in a wine-and-palate profile.
Wine courses are internationally recognised. A tour to the Cape will be organised, and all are included in the price, besides evenings of leisure.
Grow-your-own. Students will be responsible for garden work to recognise the importance of ‘growing your own’.
Costing courses will be done by an accountant.
An intensive cake-icing course with an award-winning cake icier.
Much time will be spent with our local suppliers so that the students can understand what quality and free-range is all about.
Family meals once a week will be included and cooked by the students as they must learn the importance of healthy, balanced meals.
Onsite accommodation for 10 students.
DEFY state of the art pastry kitchen fully air conditioned with granite tops.
STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES.
ONLY THE BEST.
CULINARY EQUIPMENT CO
SMART KITCHEN DESIGNS
Visitors to Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine will note that the Culinary Equipment Company features here. That’s because it is a reliable source for, arguably, the best in gastronomic tools - from world-class heritage brands to innovative technology used in the world’s leading kitchens.
The Culinary Equipment Company sells hard-to-find and high-quality kitchen appliances, tools and accessories to discerning clientele; and represents craftsmen, manufacturers with best practices that span the widest range of categories available from a single culinary company in South Africa.
ELBA
DISTINCTIVE ITALIAN DESIGN
Founded and proudly made in Italy, since 1950, Elba has been in the business of crafting premium kitchen appliances for over half a century. Rooted in Italian craftsmanship, Elba is renowned for its innovative designs, exceptional performance, and dedication to sustainability. The company's cookers and appliances are a perfect example of this, boasting an array of features that allow chefs like myself to create culinary masterpieces with ease.
Elba offers a diverse selection of cookers to suit various kitchen spaces and culinary preferences.
DEFY
BELIEVE IN BETTER
For 116 years, Defy has been pioneering a brighter future for all South Africans by producing innovative domestic appliances. From the very first, award-winning electric stove in 1932 to South Africa’s first automatic washing machine in 1962, Defy’s dedication to innovation has made the a brand a staple in South African homes and beyond. Defy’s patented Thermofan+ Technology is a one-of-a-kind innovation with improved and consistent heat distribution inside the oven. Found in the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine patisserie kitchen, ensuring that her young aspiring chefs have all that they need for success.
WÜSTHOF
WÜSTHOF IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING MANUFACTURERS OF PRECISION FORGED KITCHEN KNIVES.
WÜSTHOF is a family business, which was founded back in 1814 in Solingen, Germany.
The name has become synonymous with form, function and uncompromising quality.
Their knives have earned the trust of thousands of foodies and professional chefs across the globe, making Wüsthof one of the world's leading knife brands and the knife brand of choice at the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine.
Seeing Is believing.
We welcome you to Come in and view Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine
SOME PARENTS’ TESTIMONIALS
“My daughter has become highly knowledgeable, confident, and determined. She is not afraid to ask if she is not sure and is quick to help wherever she can. She is no longer dependent and she can now stand up for herself.”
- Cheryl Govender Gillig (Tahila Pillay’s Mother)
“A confident young man able to stand up for himself and make his voice heard, emerged. I would not hesitate to suggest Jackie’s school to anybody for the best training, support and friendship, in the culinary industry. You won’t get such a full package anywhere else.”
- Audrey Bierman (Arnie Muller’s Mother)
“Tatum’s self-confidence is thanks to Jackie pushing her students to do what they thought was beyond them, and she is grateful that Jackie was tough on them. I would not have chosen any other chef school for my daughter.”
- Kevin McCraw (Tatum McCraw’s Father)
“I don’t believe there is anywhere else in South Africa that provides the students the training that they receive here. It’s quite incredible what they learn in such a short amount of time.”
- Lee Shelly (Jordin Shelly’s Mother)
An INTENSIVE, NATIONALLY & INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED CHEF COURSE WITH 100% PLACEMENT GUARANTEE.
enroLment enquiry
Registration & LoanS
Maximum intake of 15 students.
The registration form which gives insight into the course and what needs to be completed to start the registration process. Once I have received the required document I shall meet with the prospective student at an organised time. This interview can take three hours.
Student Loan Contact:
Jenna Singh or Candice Varachia.
Branch Consultants – ABSA, to schedule an appointment
Office: +27 (0) 33 264 4500
Address: No. 15 Chatterton Road, Ground Floor, Pietermaritzburg 3201
Email: Jennalee.Singh@absa.co.za or candicev@absa.co.za
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