Eden School of Culinary Art

To prepare culinary artisans with the procurement, preparation and presentation skill of good food and wine in the Southern and South Eastern Cape by focusing on the field of Culinary Art

Etude School of Hospitality

As a new addition to the François Ferreira Academy, Etude School of Hospitality aims to train hospitality professionals that add value to the hospitality industry.

Our Students

CERTIFICATE CEREMONY, 21 April 2011
31-May-2011

Cater Care Skills Development Course 0111 (1 March – 21 April)

The outstanding qualities of this group were their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. A friendly and spontaneous group who’s laughter often filled the kitchen and the lecture halls. Their, dedication and punctuality were often a lesson to us all - they were a pleasure to host and train at our School. The pictures taken during the ceremony are to us evidence of the good will that existed between the trainers and the students and we would like to share it with you.

One of the Speakers

Nondumiso Mandela was chosen by her peers to deliver a speech on their behalf. A proud young lady who projects the professional image we endeavour to install in each and every one of our students. Nondumiso did her peers proud and we include her speech. Our best wishes accompany each and every one of these students. We find great gratification in visits from previous students who return to share their career progress However, joining hands to empower as many students as possible through training brings the greatest gratification of all.

Good morning to our guests, chefs and to all the students.

We would like to thank ABSA Bank for the opportunity they have given us to study, and to the chefs and teachers that have chosen each and every one of us to be part of this course. We have learned and studied a lot and have more knowledge than before of the kitchen. We have learned how to use different knives for different foods. We have more experience than we had about the rules and the beauty of making food, and the pleasure you get when the end result comes to life. Chef Carol you have been a great teacher and an inspiration – thank you for your introduction to a new world full of skills. Chef Louis, we sure had great times learning and you have been a patient teacher, we sure will keep all that you have taught us. Chef Francois, mmmm…there are no words that could explain our gratitude, it has been a wonderful road which we will not regret, not forgetting your tantrums when we were not listening and making jokes while you teach. Your love and passion for food is inspiring. Mrs Milne: “ask Tembu he knows”, we like how you say that! We sure had great times with you. You are a good teacher and we will take all you have taught us with. Mrs Brink, a very patient teacher with a lot of knowledge. Thank you. Mrs Potgieter, we have learned more about what we buy and take in and we will definitely be more conscious of what we eat and buy from now on. Thank you. To Rico (Afrovive Guesthouse), I’m sure you thought we have forgotten about you – no words can describe how much we appreciate your hospitality. You are a good host. Thank you for the food you prepared every day – you sure can cook! Thank you to Zeelie Taxis for making it possible for us to get home safely and arrive at school in time. We walk out with more knowledge and gratitude. Thank you for empowering us with skills.