Guides
Straight answers about chef training.
Practical guides for anyone thinking about a career in food: how to become a chef, what training costs, what qualifications mean and where to study.
All guides
Start here.
- Guide
How to become a chef in South Africa
The practical route from home cook to professional chef: training, qualifications and kitchen experience.
Read guide - Guide
What chef school costs
What drives chef training fees in South Africa, what should be included, and the questions to ask any school.
Read guide - Guide
City & Guilds explained
What City & Guilds is, what an accredited school means, and how culinary qualifications are assessed.
Read guide - Guide
Studying to be a chef online
What you can learn online, what only a real kitchen can teach, and a flexible in-person alternative.
Read guide - Guide
Johannesburg & West Rand
Studying at The Chef School from Johannesburg, Roodepoort and the West Rand: location, timetable and travel.
Read guide
Still have questions?
Send us a WhatsApp. The chef is often in class, but we reply as soon as the kitchen allows.