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Turn Your Passion for Food into a Career with Sense of Taste Chef School Part-Time Chef Course

Dreaming of becoming a chef, but need a course that fits your life?
At Sense of Taste Chef School, we believe your culinary journey should not have to wait.

Our Internationally Accredited Part-Time Cooking Course is designed for passionate food lovers, aspiring chefs, career changers, and anyone ready to turn their love of cooking into real culinary skills, without giving up their day job.

And the best part?
Our next intake starts 22 June 2026.

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Not everyone can commit to full-time study, and that is exactly why our part-time program exists.

Whether you’re:
✔ Working full-time
✔ Running a business
✔ Exploring a career change
✔ Wanting to sharpen your culinary skills
✔ Dreaming of opening your own food business


…this course gives you the flexibility to study while you work.

Course Details at a Glance

📅 Start Date: 22 June 2026
📅 End Date: 21 September 2026
🕓 Classes: Mondays | 4:00pm – 8:30pm
💰 Investment: R32,000
📍 Location: Sense of Taste Chef School
🎓 Accreditation: Internationally Accredited

At Sense of Taste Chef School, you won’t just learn recipes, you will learn the art and science of cooking.

Our training includes:

  • Sense of Taste Chef School Kitchen Assistant Advanced Certificate in Food Preparation and Classic Cookery
  • Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
  • Highfield Level 2 Award in Health & Safety
  • Highfield Level 2 Certificate for Kitchen Assistants

Highfield International – Head Office in London and Dubai

By the end of the course, you’ll think, work, and cook like a chef.

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What the Industry Says About Sense of Taste Chef School

Chef Luke Dale-Roberts

Head Chef and Owner of The Pot Luck Club Cape Town, Salon in the Kalahari, The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg, and TTK Fledglings Cape Town

“Our Fledglings Crew and Potluck Crew went from strength to strength after their experience at the Sense of Taste Chef School. The tuition and mentoring they received truly gave them the confidence to stand on their own two feet and the self-respect they so richly deserved.

The Sense of Taste Chef School has excellent facilities and an outstanding syllabus. Their attention to detail is second to none.

I would have absolutely no hesitation in sending further learners to the Sense of Taste Chef School.”

Chef Graham Oldfield

Chef and Co-owner of Bao Down


“Bao Down has had the privilege of working with Sense of Taste Chef School for the past six years. Sense of Taste is no ordinary chef school; Deb’s ensures that students and Sense of Taste are a perfect match.

This not only ensures that the school does well but that the environment created for students allows them to flourish. Their student’s come into the industry with a great mindset and a willingness to learn, many of whom we’ve offered full-time jobs to. We value the effort and time Deb’s and Peter put into their students and it shows when they step into the kitchen.

We look forward to continuing our relationship with Sense of Taste and working with the young men and women who’ll be making their names in the hospitality industry.”

⭐ Adnela Aleixo

Part-Time Kitchen Assistant Course
(Adnela is originally from Angola and is now working at a 5-star boutique hotel in Portugal.)


“It gives me great pleasure to have completed my Part-Time Kitchen Assistant Course at the Sense of Taste Chef School. Not only did I find mentors, but I also found a family for life.

I learned so much from them, including valuable life skills. They are exceptional chefs with immense knowledge, and kind, warm-hearted people with generous spirits.

Thank you to Chef Peter, Debs, and Chef B for making this possible and for always supporting me. I truly miss you all.”

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✨ You’ve always loved cooking but never had formal training
✨ You want an internationally recognised qualification
✨ You’re considering a career in food
✨ You want to start a catering or food business
✨ You’re ready to invest in yourself

Limited Spaces Available

Our part-time classes are intentionally kept small so every student gets personalised, hands-on attention.

That means spaces fill quickly.

If culinary school has been on your vision board, this is your sign.

Apply Now

📞 Call/WhatsApp: 082 337 6240
📧 Email: debbie@senseoftastechefschool.com
🌐 Visit: Sense of Taste Chef School

Your chef journey starts here.

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