Experience Italy Through Food, Culture & Culinary Mastery
Limited spaces available. Secure your place and experience Italy like never before.
RSVP Now: Online or with Anna-Marié at info@prueleith.co.za
- Call: 012 654 5203
- Email: info@prueleith.co.za
- Online Application Form
Upcoming Short Courses & Events
- Event A Tavola! Cooking & Talking Italian27 – 31 July 2026
- Event Join Us For Open Day19 September 2026
- Event Join Us For DinnerFine Dining At Its Best
- I'm New Congratulations to our Alumni!Outstanding Achievements
- Event 2026 Short CoursesSign up
- Event 1st Africa Tapas Competition3 October 2026
- Event 2026 Teachers ConferenceBook your spot - 2 October
Considering A Culinary Career?
2027 enrolment is now open at the Prue Leith Culinary Institute, where great chefs begin.
Join us at our Open Days to explore exciting culinary careers, tour our state of the art facilities, and discover how our industry focused training prepares students for success in the culinary and hospitality industry.
Enjoy an informative presentation, a guided campus tour, and a taste of our students’ exceptional culinary skills.
Don’t miss out!
RSVP Now: Online or with Anna-Marié at info@prueleith.co.za
A Taste of Spring at The Prue Leith Restaurant
Welcome spring with us at the Prue Leith Culinary Institute Restaurant. Our upcoming Spring Menu will celebrate fresh seasonal ingredients, vibrant flavours and refined culinary craftsmanship.
The menu is currently being finalised, with more details to be revealed soon.
Stay tuned and be among the first to experience spring at Prue Leith.
We also offer afternoon teas, team building experiences and private functions.
Functions & events: restaurant@prueleith.co.za
Reservations: reception@prueleith.co.za
Our Alumni Live our Mission
We are delighted to share that the recent JHP Gourmet Guide Awards recognised six restaurants, either owned or headed by our alumni, for achieving Culinary Excellence. Galjoen with Head Chef Isca Stolz, Embarc with Head Chef Aaron Pollock and Cameron Smook by his side, Serendipity with Lizelle Stolze – executive chef & co-owner, Eike with Michael Fuller, Fermier with Chef Patron Chef Adrian Maree, Qunu at the Saxon with Head Chef Scot Dressels.
We are immensely proud of them, as they live out our mission to produce Culinary Excellence for Africa!
Want to improve your kitchen skills?
If one of your New Year’s resolutions includes improving your cooking skills and gaining confidence in the kitchen, our short courses are perfect for you!
Types of Courses:
From one-day courses mastering specific skills like baking, pasta making or healthy cooking to one-week courses turning you into an advanced cake or Italian food expert.
Find out More:
https://www.prueleith.co.za/product-category/short-courses/
Questions? info@prueleith.co.za
Calling Chefs from Across Africa to Compete for a Place on the World Stage
The 1st Africa Tapas Competition is coming to Prue Leith Culinary Institute on 3 October 2026, giving one talented chef the opportunity to represent Africa at the World Tapas Competition Grand Final in Valladolid, Spain.
Bring your creativity. Bring your skill. Create a tapa worthy of the world stage.
Could you be the chef who takes Africa to Spain?
For applications and more information, contact info@e-spain.eu
Prue Leith Annual Teachers Conference
The Prue Leith Culinary Teachers’ Conference is our annual gathering created exclusively for high school Hospitality and Consumer Studies teachers. It provides a valuable opportunity for educators to reconnect, exchange ideas and discover fresh inspiration for the classroom.
Book Today – https://www.prueleith.co.za/product/prue-leith-teachers-conference-2026/
Questions? info@prueleith.co.za
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A Tavola! Cooking & Talking Italian27 – 31 July 2026 Event
Experience Italy Through Food, Culture & Culinary Mastery
Limited spaces available. Secure your place and experience Italy like never before.
RSVP Now: Online or with Anna-Marié at info@prueleith.co.za
-
Join Us For Open Day19 September 2026 Event
Considering A Culinary Career?
2027 enrolment is now open at the Prue Leith Culinary Institute, where great chefs begin.
Join us at our Open Days to explore exciting culinary careers, tour our state of the art facilities, and discover how our industry focused training prepares students for success in the culinary and hospitality industry.
Enjoy an informative presentation, a guided campus tour, and a taste of our students’ exceptional culinary skills.
Don’t miss out!
RSVP Now: Online or with Anna-Marié at info@prueleith.co.za
-
Join Us For DinnerFine Dining At Its Best Event
A Taste of Spring at The Prue Leith Restaurant
Welcome spring with us at the Prue Leith Culinary Institute Restaurant. Our upcoming Spring Menu will celebrate fresh seasonal ingredients, vibrant flavours and refined culinary craftsmanship.
The menu is currently being finalised, with more details to be revealed soon.
Stay tuned and be among the first to experience spring at Prue Leith.
We also offer afternoon teas, team building experiences and private functions.
Functions & events: restaurant@prueleith.co.za
Reservations: reception@prueleith.co.za -
Congratulations to our Alumni!Outstanding Achievements I'm New
Our Alumni Live our Mission
We are delighted to share that the recent JHP Gourmet Guide Awards recognised six restaurants, either owned or headed by our alumni, for achieving Culinary Excellence. Galjoen with Head Chef Isca Stolz, Embarc with Head Chef Aaron Pollock and Cameron Smook by his side, Serendipity with Lizelle Stolze – executive chef & co-owner, Eike with Michael Fuller, Fermier with Chef Patron Chef Adrian Maree, Qunu at the Saxon with Head Chef Scot Dressels.
We are immensely proud of them, as they live out our mission to produce Culinary Excellence for Africa!
-
2026 Short CoursesSign up Event
Want to improve your kitchen skills?
If one of your New Year’s resolutions includes improving your cooking skills and gaining confidence in the kitchen, our short courses are perfect for you!
Types of Courses:
From one-day courses mastering specific skills like baking, pasta making or healthy cooking to one-week courses turning you into an advanced cake or Italian food expert.Find out More:
https://www.prueleith.co.za/product-category/short-courses/
Questions? info@prueleith.co.za -
1st Africa Tapas Competition3 October 2026 Event
Calling Chefs from Across Africa to Compete for a Place on the World Stage
The 1st Africa Tapas Competition is coming to Prue Leith Culinary Institute on 3 October 2026, giving one talented chef the opportunity to represent Africa at the World Tapas Competition Grand Final in Valladolid, Spain.
Bring your creativity. Bring your skill. Create a tapa worthy of the world stage.
Could you be the chef who takes Africa to Spain?
For applications and more information, contact info@e-spain.eu
-
2026 Teachers ConferenceBook your spot - 2 October Event
Prue Leith Annual Teachers Conference
The Prue Leith Culinary Teachers’ Conference is our annual gathering created exclusively for high school Hospitality and Consumer Studies teachers. It provides a valuable opportunity for educators to reconnect, exchange ideas and discover fresh inspiration for the classroom.
Book Today – https://www.prueleith.co.za/product/prue-leith-teachers-conference-2026/
Questions? info@prueleith.co.za
Upcoming Short Courses
1 Day Course Cost: R895.00Kitchens of the World
8 Weeks Cost: R10,270.00Meet Your Kitchen
8 Weeks Cost: R12,380.00Meet Your Patisserie Kitchen