“Every year we celebrate with our graduates as they complete their training and establish this milestone in their careers,” says SA Chefs
Academy owner Paul Hartmann, a renowned international chef in his own right. “For us at the Academy, this year is however especially
significant. We are proud of the contribution we have been able to make to the industry over the past decade.”
The new branding that will be rolled out across the organisation takes its lead from the re-invented logo.The new logo incorporates
creativity and professionalism among its design themes along with the green hue signifying growth and prosperity.
“When we launched the school in 2004, our vision was to create a world-class training facility, built on our own personal experiences,
to equip students to be the best in their chosen fields. Looking back now, I think we can safely say we are achieving our goal.”
Past students of the SA Chefs Academy have achieved a variety of positions and recognition. Among them are:
• Food Editor, House and Leisure magazine: Raphaella Frame-Tolmie
• Head Chef, Test Kitchen restaurant: Ivor Jones
• Executive Chef, Cavalli Estate: Henrico Grobbelaar
• Owner, The Creamery: Kate Schrire
• Owner, Woodstock Bakery: Paul Cremer
• Owner, Gusto Cafeteria: Melisa Clayton
• Owner, The Lucky Baker (Pretoria): Pauli Coetzee
In addition, the Academy’s first development student, Elias Kafi, is employed at the five-star Table Bay Hotel. In 2014 the Academy
will take on four new development students.
In terms of student achievements this year alone, these include:
• Lauran Case and Josh Wiid, winners