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A Taste of Artisanal Excellence

As part of the Advanced Students’ syllabus, artisanal food skills form an essential part of their training, encouraging our future chefs to understand the craft, care,and tradition behind exceptional ingredients.Recently,our students had the opportunity to …

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Our advanced students discover wine with WSET Level 1

This article explores how women are breaking barriers and reshaping South Africa’s beer industry. Through the stories of brewer Megan Gemel, distributor Pulane Koster, and Heineken Quality Manager Makgosi Booysen, readers will discover how innovation, mentorship, and resilience are challenging stereotypes and driving transformation across the value chain.

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Breaking Barriers: Women Redefining South Africa’s Beer Industry

This article explores how women are breaking barriers and reshaping South Africa’s beer industry. Through the stories of brewer Megan Gemel, distributor Pulane Koster, and Heineken Quality Manager Makgosi Booysen, readers will discover how innovation, mentorship, and resilience are challenging stereotypes and driving transformation across the value chain.

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Midyear News 2025

This mid-year newsletter celebrates the outstanding achievements of 1000 Hills Chef School students and alumni. From record-breaking HACCP exam results and national competition success to international internships and exciting culinary adventures abroad, it highlights the …

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Unlocking umami: The fifth taste you’ll want to know all about

The word umami has been a buzzword worldwide for some time now, but to many, its definition remains mysterious. What do you know umami to be? Some foodies may answer this question with a simple …

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Waste management in the kitchen and sustainability in cheffing

Two decades ago, the restaurant industry whipped up menus according to what chefs enjoyed cooking and what guests liked to eat with few other considerations about the world around them. Today, our food industry has …

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