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Whether you are starting a career, improving your skills, or just want a memorable evening — there is something here for you

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

For those who want

cooking as a career.

Highfield International and QCTO accredited. Internationally recognised

FULL-TIME 1-3 YEARS

Professional Chef Course

Three exit points. at 1, 2 and 3 years.  Internationally recognised Highfield qualifications. Real industry placement. This is the course for those who want cooking as a career.

January 2027                 Full-Time
Next Intake                      Study Mode
 

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SPECIALIST 6 MONTHS

Diploma in Patisserie, Confectionary and Baking 

A dedicated patisserie pathway for those who want to specialise. Highfield Level 3 RQF qualification. One of the few of its kind in Gauteng

January 2027                     Full-Time
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PART-TIME COURSES

Build real skills. 

One week at a time. 

Weekly courses over 8-10 weeks. No full-time commitment. Real progression

COOKING- LEVEL 1

10-Week Basic Culinary Skills

Practical cookery, food costing, and menu planning. Once a week for 10 weeks. Steyns certificate on completion. 

10 Weeks                Once weekly
Duration                   Schedule
 

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BAKING - LEVEL 1

8-Week Basic Baking

Cooking, scones, croissants, breads, pastries, cakes and cake decorating. Hands-on from the first session. 

8 Weeks                    Once Weekly
Duration                       Schedule 
 

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COOKING - LEVEL 2

10-Week Cooking Level 2

Advanced skills and a wider range of food commodities. Builds directly on Level 1 or for those with existing solid foundation

10 Weeks                Once weekly
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BAKING - LEVEL 2

Baking Level 2

More advanced, products, added theory and deeper understanding of baking science. Builds on Basic Baking

8 Weeks                   Once Weekly
Duration                   Schedule
 

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Workshops & Events

No commitment.

Just cooking.

​Book a single session and leave with skills, a recipe, and — usually — something to eat.

BAKING

Baking Workshops

Bread baking basics, sourdough and advanced sourdough. Professional kitchen. Small groups. You take your baking home. 

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EVENING CLASSES - R500PP

Once-off Cooking Classes

Curry, Paella, Jambalaya and more. Updated monthly. 18:00-20:00. Includes the meal you cook together. 

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CORPORATE - GROUPS 10 - 24

Team Building

3-4 hour sessions for corporate groups. Also: the Boma for private functions, high teas and year-end functions

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NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

We'll help you

find the right fit.

Call or WhatsApp us and describe what you’re hoping for. We’ve pointed hundreds of students in the right direction — it’s part of what we do.

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