Fine Dining College

Innovation, expertise and tradition make for an exceptional combination. It is because of that, that our internationally renowned fine dining college has few equals. There are a few – if any – culinary colleges locally that boast the impressive reputation of Prue Leith College of Food and Wine.

Our extensive curriculum allows students to reinforce theory learnt in lecturers in a number of ways. This includes of hands-on production of the highest quality food.

The practical aspects also include our on-site fine dining restaurant, Prue Leith’s restaurant. As the students begin their 18 month training at the college, they become involved in both the front- and back-of-house operations of the restaurant.

Though Prue Leith’s Restaurant is a training restaurant, it has made its culinary mark, competing with other top restaurants in Gauteng. It is ranked top ten in Gauteng by the Business Day and continues to win awards for the superior cuisine, carefully selected wines and silver service.

When preparing meals for the restaurant the college students are encouraged to be creative and explore, while always using the finest of ingredients. Hence our patrons anticipate exciting menu changes in order to showcase our young talent.

The curriculum was developed in response to industry demand as well as student interest. Hence this fine dining college boasts world class education, producing graduates with all expertise necessary to enter the food services industry.

Practical training reaches beyond the restaurant to include Prue Leith Catering, our fine dining off-site catering company.

In addition, student gain important real-life experience for six months, in the kitchens of selected hotels, restaurants and lodges.

The Prue Leith diploma is recognised worldwide and is, in addition, in great local demand. Graduating at Prue Leith College ensures comprehensive and well-rounded training that arms the students with all education that is needed to enter this high-energy career, with its challenges as well as its wonderful rewards.