Francois Ferreira Academy

Francois Ferreira Academy The leading, accredited Culinary Arts & Hospitality Training Institute based in George, Western Cape

The academy is there to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in a highly competitive hotel industry.

🌮🎉 Junior Chef Fiesta is coming!Calling all little foodies! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 Get ready for a morning of hands-on cooking, creative...
02/10/2026

🌮🎉 Junior Chef Fiesta is coming!

Calling all little foodies! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 Get ready for a morning of hands-on cooking, creative fun and delicious Mexican-inspired treats at François Ferreira Academy.

On the menu:
🌯 Big Mac Burritos or Fiesta Beef Burritos
🍎 Apple & Cinnamon Empanadas

It’s the perfect opportunity for young chefs to get creative in the kitchen, learn new skills and have plenty of fun along the way! 🌟

📅 Saturday, 17 October 2026
🕘 09:00–12:00
📍 François Ferreira Academy

⏳ Spaces are limited!
👉 Book now via Quicket or WhatsApp 071 611 9730.

Tag a little chef who would love this! 🌮👩‍🍳

02/10/2026

❓Want to explore a career in the kitchen. We have an Open Day for that❗️

Step behind the big barn doors and explore the kitchens where future chefs learn, create and plate incredible careers.

🍴 Tour our campus.
👨‍🍳 Meet our chefs.
✨ See where your culinary journey could begin.
🗒️ Ask our student advisors anything!

🗒️ 10 October 2026, 08:30 - 13:00
📍 François Ferreira Academy, Farm 208, R102 Airport Road, George 🚧 New entrance at traffic circle, Airport Business Park, Concorde Way
📞 Whatsapp 0716119730
Register here: https://forms.gle/aHY78vygkuQbVK3N8

Applications for 2027 are OPEN.

02/10/2026

⏳ In the kitchen, time is everything - and patience is power. From dough rising to flavours developing, chefs learn to trust the process, not rush the result.

01/10/2026

⏰ The countdown is on!
Cake & Koek Carnival – A Celebration of Cake Decorating!
Get ready for the sweetest day on the Garden Route. The François Ferreira Academy, in proud partnership with SA Baking Supplies, is opening its doors for a fun-filled celebration of baking, cake decorating, and all things delicious.

What’s Included in Your Ticket?
Live baking and decorating demonstrations featuring:
Creating a stunning cupcake bouquet with butter icing techniques in stunning colours.
Baking the perfect sourdough from scratch.
Decorating breathtaking royal icing biscuits.
Making silky chocolate ganache
Much, much more!
Cupcake Competition for Kids – a creative baking challenge that’s fun for the whole family!
Browse the latest and greatest cookbooks from Exclusive Books.
Cheese, W**e, Gin, Gourmet Cookies, Candy Floss and delicious bites from Apprentice.
📍François Ferreira Academy
⏰ 08:30-14:00
📆 Saturday, 3 October 2026
Tickets on Quicket or in-store at SA Baking Supplies.

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/396683-cake-koek-carnival-2026/

01/10/2026

🚨 POP-UP SHOP ALERT! 🧁🎂

Calling all bakers, cake lovers and kitchen gadget enthusiasts! 🛍️

This Saturday, 3 October, our baking supply partners SA Baking Supplies will be bringing their pop-up shop to the Cake & Koek Carnival 2026!

Come and meet the team, chat to the baking experts and stock up on all your baking favourites — from must-have supplies to those little things you didn’t know you needed until you saw them! 😉

📍 Right here at the François Ferreira Academy in George
🎂 Cake & Koek Carnival 2026
📅 Saturday, 3 October

Come for the cake. Stay for the baking goodies. Leave with a shopping bag full of temptation! 😋

See you at the sweetest day out on the Garden Route! 💕

30/09/2026

💝More Cake. More Koek. More Fun!
Join us for a fun morning of demonstrations on:
🥖 Sourdough bread (you can win a starter) 09:00
💐 Butter Icing Cupcake Bouquet 10:45
🍫 Chocolate Ganache 11:45
👑 Royal Icing Biscuits 12:45

🧁 Cupcake decorating competition for kiddies.
🍷 W**e, Gin, Cheese, Cook books and more!

Buy your tickets now on Quicket (Cake and Koek Carnival) or in-store at SA Baking Supplies in George.

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/396683-cake-koek-carnival-2026/

📍 François Ferreira Academy, Farm 208, R102 Airport Road, George 🚧 New entrance at traffic circle, Airport Business Park, Concorde Way

29/09/2026

📣 Calling All Future Chefs📣
Your journey to becoming a qualified chef starts here!
Visit us on OPEN DAY🔥
📆 Saturday, 10 October 2026
⏰ 08:30-13:00
📍 François Ferreira Academy, Farm 208, R102 Airport Road, George 🚧 New entrance at traffic circle Airport Business Park, Concorde Way
Register here:

https://forms.gle/w165yXk9rzh1gGNp9

28/09/2026

Cake & Koek Carnival 2026🍫

Did someone say Chocolate Ganache? 😍

Join Caroline Laas — experienced chocolatier and owner of Caroline’s Chocolate Haven — for a delicious live demonstration at the Cake & Koek Carnival on Saturday, 3 October at the François Ferreira Academy in George.

Caroline decided to study the art of chocolate at the age of 47 because, in her words, “there is more to life than being a housewife and mother.” ❤️ Now she’s sharing her passion (and a few chocolate secrets) with you!

Tickets are selling out fast! Grab yours now via Quicket or in-store at SA Baking Supplies George.

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/396683-cake-koek-carnival-2026/

Your ticket includes:
🍰 Free cake tasting
☕ Coffee or tea
🎂 A full day of baking inspiration, demos and sweet treats

Don’t miss the sweetest day on the Garden Route!
📍Francois Ferreira Academy, Farm 208, R102 Airport Road, George 🚧 New entrance at traffic circle Airport Business Park, Concorde Way
📞 0716119730
🎫 R150/person
⏰ 08:30-14:00
&koekcarnival

🔥 Passion doesn’t fade when things get tough - that’s when it matters most. Every great chef carries fire in their heart...
28/09/2026

🔥 Passion doesn’t fade when things get tough - that’s when it matters most. Every great chef carries fire in their heart and focus in their hands.

27/09/2026

🔥Future Chefs: Start Here!

Join us on campus for OPEN DAY:
📆 Saturday, 10 October 2026
⏰ 08:30-13:00
📍 François Ferreira Academy, Farm 208, R102 Airport Road, George 🚧 New entrance at traffic circle at Airport Business Park, Concorde Way
📞 0716119730

Address

Farm 208, R102 Airport Road/New Entrance At Airport Business Park Traffic Circle, Concorde Way
George
6530

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27448840765

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