In 2006 The Culinary Academy celebrated a decade of educating world-class chefs for the food industry. TCA has proven that it has the qualities that allow it to make such a valuable contribution to the cheffing industry.
We offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion for food in the heart of the Cape's winelands.
Living on a wine estate whilst learning everything about being a chef, from harvesting, tasting and understanding the wine making process to planting and watching your own vegetables grow - knowing that your dishes contain the freshest produce and are made in the healthiest environment, gives our students the advantage others can't.
With 12 years of producing top students, TCA has embarked on its second decade with this move to the country.
This unique partnership of TCA and Backsberg offers our students the chance to study their courses in a country environment where safe and secure accommodation will be offered and where the distractions of city life are few.
Course Summary
Our Advanced Diploma Course concentrates on the practical, theoretical and managerial aspects of food preparation. Students complete a seven month training period with TCA, five months paid traineeship at a reputable institution and another three months of workshops, practicals, project work and final exams.
International Accreditation
City & Guilds Pitman
Employment Guaranteed
Yes
Accommodation Offered
Yes
Career Outcome
As a Chef you can work in Restaurants, 5-Star Hotels, Game Lodges, Cruise Liners, Catering Companies, work as a private Chef and so much more.
Course Summary
Our aim with this course is to train people to become food professionals in the wider field of hospitality, for example, Events Management, Catering, Hospitality Management etc. It will also give the individual the chance to explore other avenues of interest such as chocolate making, cheese making, floral art, table decor – all related to the hospitality industry.
International Accreditation
LCCIIQ/EDI (London)
Employment Guaranteed
No – Unless combined with the 15-Months Advanced Food & Wine Chefs Diploma or any other suitable tersiary qualification.
Accommodation Offered
No
Career Outcome
Events Planner, Restauranteur, Wedding Planner, Catering Manager, Food Writer, New Product Development, Proprietor/Small Business Owner.
Course Summary
Never has the time been so right to introduce The Grande Diploma in Good Food, Fine Wine and Hospitality Management.
The Grande Diploma combines two of The Culinary Academy's most popular courses, the Advanced Food & Wine Chefs Diploma and the Diploma in Hospitality Management and Food Studies. It is the ultimate qualification for any food lover who is looking for a solid career foundation in the culinary world. It is the beginning of an incredible life-long journey.
Employment Guaranteed
Graduates of the Grande Diploma are guaranteed employment internationally upon successful completion of all the modules.
Accommodation Offered
Accommodation is offered during the first semester of Curriculum A. TCA however has good relationships with various reputable estate agents who will gladly accommodate TCA students in Paarl, Franschhoek or Stellenbosch.
The Culinary Academy hosts themed workshop for members of the public on a regular basis!
These exciting 3-4 hour workshops are presented, and hosted by TCA chefs, local producers, wine makers and celebrity chefs. They are fun-filled events that will make you fall in love with food all over again and promise not to disappoint.
TCA boasts not only a state-of-the-art modern facility but also South Africa's biggest training kitchen. We are situated on the Backsberg Wine Estate and our facility is used on a regular basis for product launches, team building efforts and cooking demo's by local foodies.
For more information email us at info@tca.co.za
