At the end of 2025, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our Second Year / Advanced students. A remarkable group now ready to step confidently into the professional culinary world. The Class of 2025 has demonstrated skill, discipline, creativity, and leadership, and their achievements were honoured at our end-of-year awards ceremony.
These awards recognise academic excellence, practical mastery, innovation, and leadership developed throughout their final year of study.
🍷 Wine Award (WSET Level 1 – International)
Awarded to the student with the highest results in the WSET Level 1 International wine certificate. This award celebrates strong theoretical knowledge and understanding of wine at an international standard.
Winner: Journee Postman 🍇
🍺 Beer Brewer Award
Awarded for excellence in theory and active involvement in the beer brewing process This award recognises both academic performance and hands-on participation in our brewery.
Winner: Dane Van der Bank 🍻
☕ Coffee Barista Award
Based on combined practical and theory results. Awarded for skill, consistency, and professionalism in coffee preparation and barista theory.
Winner: Journee Postman ☕
📈 Business Person of the Year
Based on year-long academic performance and the final business presentation. This award recognises strong business insight, strategic thinking, and professional presentation skills.
Winner: Journee Postman 🏆
This award celebrates precision, leadership, and consistency under pressure in the kitchen.
Winners: Bernadett Mutongi and Journee Postman 👨🍳👩🍳
🌾 Artisanal Award
Celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, and respect for traditional techniques. This award honours outstanding artisanal skill across disciplines.
Winner: Bernadett Mutongi 🌿
🥐 Advanced Pastry Award
Recognising excellence in advanced pastry techniques. Awarded for creativity, technical skill, and attention to detail.
Winner: Bernadett Mutongi 🎂
🌟 Leadership Award
The highest honour awarded by the school. The Leadership Award is the most prestigious award at the chef school, recognising exceptional leadership, professionalism, work ethic, and positive influence throughout the programme.
Winner: Journee Postman 🌟
As our Class of 2025 graduates’ step into the industry, we do so with immense pride and confidence in their abilities. We congratulate every award recipient and extend our best wishes to all our Advanced students as they begin the next chapter of their culinary careers.
The future of the industry is bright, and it is in excellent hands.