An ICA student in pursuit of excellence, understands that he/she is always striving to achieve a standard not accomplished by anyone previously in a particular field or area of culinary excellence. It is about learning how never to be complacent with mediocrity, but to stop at nothing, never accepting anything but the BEST!

The ICA would like to welcome all newly enrolled first year students to our beautiful campus. It is with great excitement and high expectations that we look forward to another successful year of training, moulding and shaping passionate young individuals for an ever evolving, but hugely rewarding, culinary career.

INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS – the best chef school to kick-start your culinary career.

Since its inception, ICA graduates have dominated the most prestigious South African culinary rankings.
Graduating from the ICA, known for its intensive and thorough training, paired with perseverance and hard work, ensures your journey to the top!

Rated an International Centre of Excellence by City & Guilds.

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE.