At the Sense of Taste Chef School, we offer 2 full time courses. We train our students in classic skills, coupled with real industry experience; forward thinking and an absolute passion for food and cooking. Be one of our select students to receive the necessary individual attention in a focused group with world-class guidance in perfecting culinary art from Chef Peter Ayub.
What makes Sense of Taste Chef School the best choice for your culinary education?
This full-time ( Monday – Friday) course runs for 1 year and covers all aspects of classical food preparation; cooking techniques and methods. We also focus heavily on Patisserie and complete a South African Wine course. Our Advanced certificate students complete the first year of practical and theoretical training, covering both the level 1 and level 2 course syllabus, at our kitchens under the expert guidance of our chefs.
This course offers the platform from which our graduates can enter and thrive in a professional kitchen or diversify into other food-related industries. The certificate course is also the entry level requirement to continue with the Diploma course.
This course runs for 2 years and covers all aspects of classical food preparation; cooking methods; kitchen management, restaurant service; patisserie; wine appreciation and the culinary arts in greater detail. During the first year students train and cook daily in our professional kitchen under the expert guidance of our chefs (see Advanced Certificate info).
During the second year, students enter the professional working environment and complete 2 practical in-service blocks at 2 different industry establishments in order to cement their knowledge and skills. These in-service practical periods are arranged and managed by the Sense of Taste Chef School. This course offers valuable industry networking and is the platform from which our graduates can thrive in professional kitchens, both locally and internationally.
1st Year
2nd Year