Professional Cookery
R8,000R5,000 deposit to secure your seat, R3,000 before your certificate is issued
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- High tea, platters and brunch
- Breads and desserts
- Complete training manual, levels 1 to 3
First intake April 2027 · Steve Tshwete, Mpumalanga
Train today. Work tomorrow.
Mpungwini's academy trains you from level 1 to executive level, in a real kitchen, with a chef who has run them for more than 15 years. 90% of the training is practical.
Choose your course
Every course includes training notes with questions and answers, and a certificate on completion. A deposit secures your seat; the balance is paid before your certificate is issued.
5-Star Waiter & Waitress
R4,000R2,500 deposit, R1,500 on re-evaluation of your certificate
- Table setting and service sequence
- Menu knowledge and beverages
- Billing and customer service
- Trainee to executive level
5-Star Luxury Bartender
R4,000R2,500 deposit, R1,500 on re-evaluation of your certificate
- Bar tools and glassware
- Spirits, cocktails and beverages
- Billing and customer service
- Up to level 9: executive bartender
From trainee to executive chef
Climb the kitchen brigade one level at a time, or take the full package for less. Tap the levels you want to plan your training and budget.
Your pathway
Choose one or more levels.
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R35,000
Full package, trainee to executive. Includes certificate, uniform and ingredients.
Our promise: learn today, work tomorrow
Trained. Certified. Employable. This is what every graduate leaves with.
90% practical training
Hands-on from day one, in a real kitchen environment.
Menu-ready skills
Graduates can cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, high tea, platters and brunch immediately.
Meat temperature expert
Food safety and a perfect cook every time.
Dietary requirements
Halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergens.
Real hotel shift simulation
Live hospitality environment, service standards and speed.
Portfolio, photos and video CV
Professional proof of your skills for job applications.
Business in a box
Recipes, costing, supplier list and menu templates to start your own.
Reference letter and internship link
Industry references and direct placement opportunities.
Advanced F&B Costing & Management Masterclass
For restaurant and lodge owners, managers and head chefs. Chef Dingwenya, kitchen profit consultant with 15+ years of experience, shows you exactly where your kitchen's money goes and how to keep more of it.
Masterclass modules
- Food and beverage costing
- Menu planning
- Planning the F&B budget
- Stores and stock control
- Costing templates, manual and electronic
- Purchasing and perpetual inventory
- Weekly, monthly and quarterly COS reports
- Compiling a profit or loss statement
- Accommodation costing
- Event costing
- Catering costing
- Developing a cost-of-sale percentage
- Mark-up vs cost of sale
- Input and output tax
Good to know
Still unsure? Send Chef Dingwenya a WhatsApp on 072 035 2098.
When do classes start?
The first intake starts in April 2027 in Steve Tshwete (Middelburg), Mpumalanga. Seats are limited, so book early: deposits are essential to secure your place.
How do I pay?
You pay a deposit to secure your seat (R5,000 for Professional Cookery, R2,500 for the waiter and bartender courses). The balance is paid before your certificate is issued.
Do I need experience?
No. Level 1 Trainee Basics and the Professional Cookery course start from beginner level. Experienced cooks can join at a higher level of the chef pathway.
What is included in the full package?
The R35,000 full package takes you through all eight levels from trainee to executive chef masterclass, and includes your certificate, uniform and ingredients. Bought level by level, the same eight levels cost R49,000.
Will I get help finding work?
Graduates receive a reference letter, a portfolio with photos and a video CV, and links to internship and placement opportunities.
Reserve your seat
Fill in the form and it opens WhatsApp with your details ready to send. Chef Dingwenya will reply with the deposit details and your start date.