Posted on June 16th, 2009 by admin
Prue Leith Chef’s Academy in Gauteng is an internationally acclaimed training institute that offers prospective chefs specialized courses in Pan African cooking as well as international cuisine like sushi. Guest lecturers are all masters in their field and invited to the academy on a regular basis.
Anna Trapido is a lecturer at the academy and the writer of the book “The Banquetting House.” Being a specialist in the art of Pan African cooking makes her the perfect candidate for the job.
CONTACT PRUELEITH
Gourmet Chefs Academy South Africa :www.prueleith.co.za
Prue Leith Catering telephone:
0861 105 889
Prue Leith Chefs Academy telephone:
+27 (0)12 654-5203
Prue Leith’s Restaurant telephone:
+27 (0)12 660-3260
Chefs Academy and Prue Leith’s Restaurant physical address:
262 Rhino Street,
Hennopspark,
Centurion,
0046,
South Africa
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Posted on June 16th, 2009 by admin
“The Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority “in South Africa falls under SETA – the Sector Education and Training Authority. The purpose of SETA and THETA is to raise skills levels of employees. The training given to learners must be of an agreed standard to ensure that the qualifications are recognized all over South Africa.
Being accredited by these institutions means a training company’s curiculum is subject to quality control and has to be on parr with the best international standards. Getting accreditation is no easy fete and truly something a training company can boast about.
Prue Leith Chef’s Academy in Centurion is a chef’s school whose comprehensive chef’s training not only meets THETA requirements but surpasses it. Prue Leith Graduates have every right to feel confident in the training received from this top international chef’s school.
CONTACT PRUELEITH
Gourmet Chefs Academy South Africa :www.prueleith.co.za
Prue Leith Catering telephone:
0861 105 889
Prue Leith Chefs Academy telephone:
+27 (0)12 654-5203
Prue Leith’s Restaurant telephone:
+27 (0)12 660-3260
Chefs Academy and Prue Leith’s Restaurant physical address:
262 Rhino Street,
Hennopspark,
Centurion,
0046,
South Africa
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Posted on August 12th, 2008 by admin
Many are of the opinion that if someone can cook they can survive in a full-time cooking career. That is only half the truth. Starting one’s own catering company for example means the business have to show profit while keeping the client’s wishes and budget in mind. Showing profit could be harder than anticipated. Menu planning and costing, purchasing the correct quantity as well as quality product and training the wait-staff correctly are but a few of the intricisies of catering.
Prue Leith Catering Academy in Gauteng is an internationally acclaimed chef’s school whose comprehensive curiculum is focused on teaching those pursuing a full-time cooking career essential business skills. This will enable graduates to deliver a top-notch service to clients in South Africa as well abroad.
CONTACT PRUELEITH
Gourmet Chefs Academy South Africa :www.prueleith.co.za
Prue Leith Catering telephone:
0861 105 889
Prue Leith Chefs Academy telephone:
+27 (0)12 654-5203
Prue Leith’s Restaurant telephone:
+27 (0)12 660-3260
Chefs Academy and Prue Leith’s Restaurant physical address:
262 Rhino Street,
Hennopspark,
Centurion,
0046,
South Africa
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Posted on July 14th, 2008 by admin
Specialist chefs are chefs that are qualified to cook and prepare a specific type of food. It could be Indian Hindu Vegetarian food or the food of a certain culture like Thai or Japanese.
Most Specialist chefs has some form of formal culinary training. Some specializes in one type of cooking from the beginning of their careers while the majority of chefs are experienced in an array of different culture’s cooking methods before they specialize in one specific area.
Renowned training institute, Prue Leith Chef’s Academy in South Africa, trains chefs in a whole array of cross-cultural cooking methods to ensure they have a wide range of skill when Graduating.
Many Hotels advertise for Specialist Chefs post stating: Specialist Chef in Pan African cooking, for example. Others may specialize in being dessert chefs and prefer to do this full-time instead of working at different stations in a cooking establishment.
CONTACT PRUELEITH
Gourmet Chefs Academy South Africa :www.prueleith.co.za
Prue Leith Catering telephone:
0861 105 889
Prue Leith Chefs Academy telephone:
+27 (0)12 654-5203
Prue Leith’s Restaurant telephone:
+27 (0)12 660-3260
Chefs Academy and Prue Leith’s Restaurant physical address:
262 Rhino Street,
Hennopspark,
Centurion,
0046,
South Africa
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Posted on July 14th, 2008 by admin
The phrase “Gourmet” refers to food and beverages of high and premium quality. Food are carefully prepared and presented in an eye-appealing way. Gourmet chef refers to a person who are very knowledgeable in the art of preparing and presenting exquisite food.
Formal culinary training is very important in becoming a gourmet chef. Working one’s way up from cook to gourmet chef without formal training can take years and years of endurance and hard work.
Graduates from esteemed chef’s school like Prue Leith Chef’s Academy are well on their way to becoming gourmet chefs as the focus of their training is exquisite gourmet food preparation fit for a king.
CONTACT PRUELEITH
Gourmet Chefs Academy South Africa :www.prueleith.co.za
Prue Leith Catering telephone:
0861 105 889
Prue Leith Chefs Academy telephone:
+27 (0)12 654-5203
Prue Leith’s Restaurant telephone:
+27 (0)12 660-3260
Chefs Academy and Prue Leith’s Restaurant physical address:
262 Rhino Street,
Hennopspark,
Centurion,
0046,
South Africa
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