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Welcome to the South African Chefs Academy |
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| Sunday Times Senior Chef of the Year 2009 • Junior Chef of the Year 2009 • San Pellegrino International Young Chef of the Year 2009
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YOU GIVE US ONE YEAR. WE'LL GIVE YOU A CAREER.
Each year we select 32 students for intensive training at our state of the art facility under South Africa's pre-eminent chefs. On successful completion of your Diploma, you will have the confidence and
ability to join the rank of chefs anywhere around the world.
The instructors of the SA Chefs Academy can draw from a long and successful track record in the culinary field, and it is against this background that they are ideally suited and properly qualified to professionally train young chefs for entry into hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, food product developers and
as food stylists.
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Henrico Grobbelaar (class of '04) has been appointed as the
Hot Kitchen Captain of Culinary Team SA, taking part in
the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg during November 2010. |
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| "Want to see what our students get up to each day?" |
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Click on the link below to visit our blog and find out exactly
what they are cooking, with loads of photos... |
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| Cooking School Life Blog |
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Owners and chefs, Garth Stroebel and Paul Hartmann, have been at the helm of the following high profile achievements:
- World Champions in the Hot Kitchen - IKA Chefs Olympics Frankfurt 1992
- Mount Nelson Hotel - "Top 10 Restaurants in the World" - US Hotel Magazine
- Advisors to the SA National Chefs Team
- Board of Directors for the SA National Chefs Team
- SA Chefs Association prestigious Pinnacle Award
- SA Chefs Association Presidents Award
- Culinaire for the Chaine Des Rotissieres
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| Chefs Paul and Garth |
2009 was a WINNING year for the Academy:
- Sunday Times Senior Chef of the Year
- Sunday Times Junior Chef of the Year
- San Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year
(The first time a South African has won this famous competition)
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| "Want to see what our students get up to each day?" |
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Click on the link below to visit our blog and find out exactly
what they are cooking, with loads of photos... |
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| Cooking School Life Blog |
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If you are serious about becoming a chef then email us and request our detailed Infopack about cheffing in general and our school in particular.
This will answer any questions you may have about the course outline, dates, accommodation and costs involved.
No prior cooking experience needed. Strong legs and thick skin essential.
See the Courses page for more information, phone us on 021 447 3168 or send an email to info@sachefsacademy.com.
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| Modern Facilities |
Evening Classes
Garth and Paul, together with Pastry Chef Samantha Waring, also offer a monthly Gourmet Cooking Evening, aimed at people who love
cooking, but do not want to make a career of it. Each session the theme changes and the emphasis is on you having fun with a glass of wine in hand while picking
up culinary tips from real industry professionals.
Email sean@sachefsacademy.com for the latest theme.
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| Learn Professional Plating Secrets |
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| State of the art premises in upmarket Black River Park |
Part Time Studies
If you would like to study part time with us, then we offer courses on a Monday and Tuesday afternoon which last for six months, provided you are already working in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
If you are currently employed as a chef and would like a formal qualification to enhance your CV, then email us now
info@sachefsacademy.com or see the Courses page.
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