Francois Ferreira Academy

💧 Every drop counts. Sustainable kitchens reduce water waste, reuse where possible, and rethink how we clean, cook, and serve. At FFA, we’re training tomorrow’s eco-smart chefs.

🎂🍰Refine your technique and elevate your craft with our Culinary Techniques Course – a hands-on series designed for confident home cooks ready to sharpen their foundational skills and take them to the next level.

Our Culinary Techniques class for 20 June 2026:
Baking Fundamentals, in collaboration with SA Baking Supplies:
🥧 🍗Cover sweet and savoury: Rough puff pastry, making savoury chicken foldovers, and a sweet Danish.
🍓🍰Bake the ultimate classic: Victoria sponge, with berry jam & cream. Our friends at SA Baking will also be demonstrating a sweet shortcut to this classic.

📅 Saturday, 20 June 2026
⏰ 09:00 - 14:00
📍 François Ferreira Academy, Farm 208, R102 Airport Road, George
📞 Whatsapp 0716119730
Secure your spot now and cook with greater confidence, control, and creativity.
Book via Whatsapp on 0716119730 or on Quicket.

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/378244-culinary-skills-baking-fundamentals/

🐄 Ethical sourcing = quality with integrity. Supporting responsible farmers protects our planet and produces better flavour. Sustainability tastes better - always.

👨‍🍳 Celebrating Culinary Talent

🎓Following the challenging weather conditions in George, we were delighted to continue celebrating the achievements of a group of learners on who successfully completed their Assistant Chef Skills Programme, on Friday, 5 June 2026.

These aspiring chefs have demonstrated dedication, resilience, and a passion for the culinary arts, and many are already making a positive impact in the kitchens of the Garden Route.

We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to watch them continue to grow, develop their skills, and build successful careers in the hospitality industry.

Congratulations to each graduate! Your culinary journey is only just beginning, and the future is full of exciting possibilities. 🍽️✨

👨‍🍳 A Recipe for Success | Assistant Chef Skills Programme

The Assistant Chef Skills Programme opens the door to a world of opportunities and is an exciting step on the journey to becoming a professional chef.

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, we proudly celebrated the achievements of a group of learners who successfully completed this qualification. Their dedication, passion, and hard work have laid a strong foundation for a promising future in the culinary industry.

We are incredibly proud of what they have accomplished and cannot wait to see them grow, refine their craft, and make their mark in kitchens across South Africa and beyond.

Congratulations to our graduates! The future of food is in good hands. 👩‍🍳✨

🎓 Celebrating Success | National Certificate: Food and Beverage Services

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, we celebrated the outstanding achievements of a group of learners who successfully completed their National Certificate: Food and Beverage Services.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, we came together to honour their commitment, perseverance, and the hard work that brought them to this important milestone. The ceremony was a special opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and reflect on the dedication they have shown throughout their learning journey.

We are incredibly proud of each graduate and look forward to seeing them make their mark in the hospitality industry.

Congratulations to our newly qualified Food and Beverage professionals! May this achievement be the first of many successes to come. 🥂✨