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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.

Improve Your Culinary Credibility With A Prue Leith Chef’s Diploma

Learn to slice, dice, grill and fry to perfection with a chef’s diploma from Prue Leith Chefs Academy. Take your culinary skills to whole new level and impress potential employers or customers with a professional qualification like a recognised chef’s … Continue reading

Improve Your Culinary Credibility With A Prue Leith Chef’s Diploma

Learn to slice, dice, grill and fry to perfection with a chef’s diploma from Prue Leith Chefs Academy. Take your culinary skills to whole new level and impress potential employers or customers with a professional qualification like a recognised chef’s … Continue reading

Specialise As A Chef De Partie

A kitchen needs to be run with military precision. Because chefs are often working under pressure and with equipment that could cause injury, there is no room for error. A well run kitchen has a team of people in place … Continue reading

For A Top Class Chef School, Gauteng’s Prue Leith Chefs Academy Gets Full Marks

For a culinary institution that is regarded as a crème de la crème chef school, Gauteng based Prue Leith Chefs Academy is in a league of its own. With 13 years in the business of training the best of the … Continue reading

With A Diploma From A Chef Academy, Chefs Jobs Are Yours For The Taking

Despite the economic downturn in the last couple of years, statistics show that the restaurant industry is booming. This means that if you want to pursue a career in the culinary field there will be job openings. However, it also … Continue reading

Culinary Experts Know Their Biscotti From Their Baklava

Culinary experts and celebrity chefs make cooking look so easy. They know all the tricks of the trade and prepare and serve up dish after dish with what appears to be very little fuss or hassle. Don’t be fooled.  This … Continue reading

Climb The Culinary Ladder From Potato Peeler To Head Chef

Becoming a chef and landing a great chef  job will be no mean feat if you do not have the right qualifications and experience under your belt. The culinary industry is very competitive and requires dedication and determination to make … Continue reading

Pastry Perfected!

The essence of pastry is flour, fat and liquid. With these basic ingredients and a master’s touch, a meal can be made into a masterpiece. Making flawless pastry is a skill that is perfected with practice and patience. A pastry … Continue reading

Train As A Head Chef And Become King Of The Kitchen

A head chef, sometimes called the executive chef or chef de cuisine, occupies the top role in a professional kitchen. A head chef is the king of the kitchen and is in charge of all food service operations and will supervise … Continue reading

What Food With Which Wine? Culinary Wine Studies Will Provide The Answers

In the hospitality and restaurant business it is crucial that you know your way around a wine cellar. Prue Leith Chefs Academy offers culinary wine studies as part of our diploma courses which will help you get to know your … Continue reading

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