Articles

The many articles found in this section of our website will offer insights and information on a variety of topics. The articles are written and posted not only by the faculty of the Prue Leith Chefs Academy, but by copywriters and researchers from around South Africa and the globe. By the very nature of these pages, some of the information may have be written more than a month ago and is therefore inaccurate, so before moving on please be sure to check in with the other relevant pages  on the website under “Our Courses” or “Restaurant” and so on, for the very latest information.

Apple Tart ‘Maman Blanc’

Introduction In my book, Maman Blanc makes the best apple tart. Again she finds this recipe takes it roots from simplicity. The secret of this dish is choosing the right apple, with the right balance of acidity, sugar and a great apple … Continue reading

Choosing a Cooking School in Pretoria

In Pretoria and surrounding areas you can find quite a few types of cooking schools, but like everything in life you want the best there is. The Prue Leith Chefs Academy, located in Centurion half way from either Pretoria or … Continue reading

The Right Chef Qualifications Provide You With A Competitive Edge

Many chefs in the culinary industry have started their careers as cooks in restaurants and at one time or another realised that they wanted to become specialised chefs. As such they need to improve their chef qualifications. Selecting the right … Continue reading

Attend A Cookery Course To Improve Your Patisserie Skills

If you are simply looking for a cookery course to learn how to prepare a Greek dish or two then the cookery courses under our teambuilding section offered at the Prue Leith Restaurant will be for you. If you, however, … Continue reading

Fun Country Based Team Building Cooking Evenings

Team building cooking events are the latest dish on the menu of teambuilding parties whether for corporate events or simply for the sake of having fun. Prue Leith is perhaps the best place in Gauteng to host a teambuilding cooking … Continue reading

Is Culinary Cooking School For You?

With all the glitz and glamour associated with cooking celebrities such as Jamie Oliver and well-known food critics, many people are thinking of attending a culinary cooking school to also start their culinary cooking careers. A few notes on culinary … Continue reading

Chefs School Offers Sought After Diploma

Prue Leith offers various courses at our renowned chefs school in Centurion, Gauteng; one which is the Diploma in Culinary Studies which can be attended while you work over a period of twelve months. It is the perfect qualification for … Continue reading

The Best Of Culinary Arts Schools

The Prue Leith Chef Academy and Culinary School has been rated as one of the finest culinary arts schools in South Africa by top chefs and culinary specialists. Several aspects set us apart from other culinary art schools including: Our … Continue reading

Why Study At The Prue Leith Chef Academy?

Training to become a chef at the Prue Leith Chef Academy is an experience in itself. The Grande Chef Diploma in Culinary Studies & Wines is one of the most prestigious culinary qualifications that a young chef can obtain in … Continue reading

Study At The Top School Of Culinary Art In Gauteng

If one should ask what makes Prue Leith such an outstanding school of culinary art, the answers will vary. Apart from our large team of professional lecturers who are just as dedicated to the culinary arts as their care for … Continue reading