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COOKtastic Hub

The COOKtastic Hub is a social enterprise and hospitality school in Cape Town, South Africa.
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The Hub is a vibrant physical space right in the heart of one of the world's tourism and culinary capitals.

25/09/2026

🍳 Last call, future chefs! Our final cohort of 2026 starts in October, and applications close this Monday, 28 September. Don't miss your chance to start a career in the hospitality industry 👨‍🍳

Apply now at www.cooktastic.co.za | WhatsApp +27 79 640 3113 or email [email protected]

18/08/2026

Applications are now open for the next 2026 intake at Cooktastic 📢👨‍🍳🍳

Cooktastic offers comprehensive culinary training, covering a range of cooking techniques and skills, as well as a work-integrated learning placement to help set you up for a real career in hospitality.

To apply, visit www.cooktastic.co.za. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 26, have completed at least Grade 10, and have a passion for cooking. There is a commitment fee of R5,500.

For more information or to apply, visit www.cooktastic.co.za. For inquiries, contact us via WhatsApp at 27 79 640 3113 or email [email protected].

Come cook up your future with us! 🍳🌟

24/06/2026

Swing by and catch us live at the Cooking Studio at Decorex Cape Town 2026.

On Thursday 25 June from 10:45 to 11:45, come experience what Cooktastic is all about: bold flavours, real skill, and the incredible young talent we champion every single day. This is your chance to meet our team, taste what we do, and be part of something that’s bigger than just great food.

Whether you’re a home cook, a food lover or simply curious about the training we offer, swing by and taste some of what our students have been working towards. 🔥

📍 Cooking Studio | CTICC, Cape Town

📅 Thursday 25 June | 10:45 – 11:45

🎟️ Tickets: https://linktr.ee/Decorex_Africa
We’ll see you in the kitchen! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

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17/06/2026

🌟 Cooktastic Shines at the Taj ShowCook Reaching for Young Stars 2026🌟
We are beyond proud to congratulate three of our incredible students who took the stage at the iconic Taj Cape Town and showed the culinary world what Cooktastic is made of 👨‍🍳✨🎉.

🔥 Kellies Chivandire – 3rd Place, Hot Chef
🍰 Safia Larnie – 3rd Place, Pastry Chef
🍞 Cassidy Slammat – 2nd Place, Baker

Competing against talented students from top hospitality schools across the Cape, these young stars brought passion, skill, and heart to one of South Africa’s most prestigious culinary competitions — now in its 18th year.

Kellies, Safia, Cassidy - we see you, we celebrate you, and we cannot wait to watch you continue to rise. The future of hospitality is in great hands👏

12/06/2026

We are thrilled to be a part of this year's Decorex cooking demonstrations. We are looking forward to sharing the stage with some of the best chefs and food experts. It's going to be a deliciously exciting event. See you there! 🍴Ello Mbuyi Caley Gray

30/03/2026

🚨🔥 Calling all aspiring chefs! 🍴✨

Ready to turn your passion for cooking into a culinary career? 🎉 Cooktastic is now accepting applications for our next intake (April 2026). This is your chance to level up your skills and ignite your culinary journey 🌟🔪

What you need to know:
👩‍🍳 Open to individuals aged 18-26
📚 Minimum Grade 10 required
💰 Commitment fee of R4,500
👨‍🍳 Hands-on culinary training
🔥 Work-integrated learning placement

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Apply now at www.cooktastic.co.za before it's too late. For any inquiries, reach out to us on WhatsApp at 2779 640 3113 or email [email protected] 📲

Get ready to unleash your inner chef and join the Cooktastic family 🍳🎉 🌟

12/03/2026

Guess who popped in at Cooktastic? Our very own graduate, Chef Fortune, now a Commis Chef at Queen Victoria Hotel. 👨‍🍳🌟 It's always a pleasure seeing our former students thriving in the hospitality industry 🌱✨. Thanks for dropping by and inspiring the new batch of aspiring chefs.

11/02/2026

Congratulations to all our students who recently graduated from our culinary program. ✨👩‍🍳🎈🥳They excelled and we wish them the best on their culinary career journey. At Cooktastic Hub, they have been equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to become employable, and we are proud of their achievements. They are now prepared to leave a lasting impression in the culinary industry and contribute to the country’s economy. 🌍🔪

03/02/2026

Unexpected professional support from 5 EY denkstatt consultants in Vienna!
Their employer offered them the opportunity to work with Cooktastic on a CSR basis for half a day, focusing on key topics — including awareness training around sustainability. 🌱
When you come from disadvantaged backgrounds, immediate life priorities often come first. That’s why we believe it’s so important to also create space for learning about sustainability — as part of long-term empowerment and opportunity.
The team also supported us with economic development tasks, helping us think strategically about growth and impact.
Thank you so much for your time, expertise and commitment. It feels good to co-create a better world. 🤝✨

26/01/2026

From Congo to South Africa to Austria — and back. 🌍🍴
Michee Kabeya has just completed his six-month seasonal placement in Austria, marking an important milestone in his personal journey.
As a former Cooktastic student, Michee spent the past months working at Langwallner Restaurant in Austria, where he deepened his craft, learned the value of precision and time, and gained invaluable international kitchen experience. 🇦🇹✨
Under the guidance of the head chef on site, Chef Barbara, he was challenged, supported and pushed to grow — learning how to be both tough and gentle in the kitchen.
For Michee, Cooktastic is more than training.
It’s family. It’s opportunity. It’s the path that shaped who he is today.
This is Michee’s story — part of our People Behind the Scenes series at Cooktastic.
With Michee now back from Austria, all three of our first Cooktastic seasonal placements have successfully completed their international experience — returning with strong feedback and growth.
We’re excited to continue this partnership and will be opening applications for the next Austria opportunity in 2026. ✨🇦🇹

Address

145 Sir Lowry Road A102 The Palms Woodstock
Cape Town
7925

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27796403113

Website

http://www.cooktastic.co.za/

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