South African Chefs Academy SACA



South African Chefs Academy

 PRACTICAL COURSES FOR CHEFS BY CHEFS

HANDS ON, INTENSIVE COURSES
Since it’s inception in 2004 the academy has strived to provide apractical course for chefs by chefs without the added extras that are not relevant to the kitchen. We offer the most practically intensive course in South Africa.

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED CHEF INSTRUCTORS

Our instructors are qualified chefs with industry relevant experience whose primary responsibility is to equip graduates with the skills and confidence to successfully enter the industry.

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EXPERIENCE SA CHEFS ACADEMY

We invite you to come in and see our facilities and join a class to see first hand what it’s like at the South African Chefs Academy before you make your decision to study as a chef.

If you’re from out of town drop us an email.
All you need is a thick skin and strong legs!
PAST GRADUATES

GRADUATES SUCCESSES

Past graduates have excelled in the industry and run top kitchens in Cape Town.



Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia, Crystal Towers Hotel & The Greenhouse at Cellars Hohenort to name a few.
Others have gone on to open their own business such as The Creamery, Woodstock Bakery, Obi and Shesha Catering. We like to think that our course gave them that little bit extra to achieve their goals.

CITY & GUILDS ACCREDITATION

ONE-ON-ONE TUITION

We do not chase competitions or encourage celebrity.
Instead we offer repetitive training of the basic principles of cookery in an environment of one-on-one tuition.

COURSES

ONE YEAR FULL TIME

DIPLOMA COURSE

This Diploma course is unique in that is conducted by industry recognized chefs who offer practical hands-on cooking lessons every single day.

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SIX MONTH FULL TIME

CERTIFICATE COURSE

This City & Guilds Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking focuses on the basics of cookery and is conducted by industry recognized chefs.

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SIX MONTH DAY RELEASE

DIPLOMA COURSE

If you are currently working in a hotel or restaurant kitchen and would like a formal, recognised qualification, then this is the course for you.

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