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ICA EVENTS

Whether you’re looking to join us for one of our epic Open Days, a Winter School workshop or a Private Campus Tour, we welcome all prospective students to the ICA to showcase our incredible setting in the Banhoek Valley outside Stellenbosch. Here, you will have the opportunity to see current students in action, view our facilities, meet ICA lecturers and staff and ask questions about our enrollment process, your future career as a culinary professional, and everything inbetween. Welcome to the Institute of Culinary Arts.
Please view the events listed below to make your booking. We look forward to welcoming you on campus.

ICA OPEN DAYS

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ICA OPEN DAYS INFO

The ICA welcomes prospective culinary arts candidates to our annual Open Days, usually held during the first and third terms of each year.

This special event is tailor-made to showcase the Institute of Culinary Arts and addresses commonly asked questions whilst providing in-depth information to prospective candidates, all in the beautiful setting of our campus just outside of Stellenbosch.
We welcome all interested applicants and either one or both parents/guardians to attend the available time slots. The maximum number of attendees per prospective applicant booking is 3 (1 x Applicant + 2 guests max).

EVENT DETAILS

  • Event Date: 21 March or 12 September 2026
  • Available Time Slots: 09:30; 13:00
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Location: Institute of Culinary Arts at Banhoek, Farm Calenick, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch

FAQ

If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to us.

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Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer free samples. As a retailer, we buy all magazines from their publishers at the regular trade price. However, you could contact the magazine’s publisher directly to ask if they can send you a free copy.

You can create a new account at the end of the order process or on the following page. You can view all of your orders and subscriptions in your customer account. You can also change your addresses and your password.

No, you don’t have to create an account. But there are a few advantages if you create an account.

  • You never have to enter your billing and shipping address again

  • Find all of your orders, subscriptions and addresses in your account

  • Download invoices of your orders

No, we don’t have a physical store location at the moment. We accept only orders through our online shop and we’re shipping all orders with the Swiss Post Service. Please visit our shipping section for more details.

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Book your spot

Bookings are essential with limited space available. Use the booking form below to secure your spot.

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WINTER SCHOOLS

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WINTER SCHOOLS

Each year during the South African winter school holidays, ICA presents fun and interactive winter school programs for prospective candidates. Get a glimpse into the life of an ICA student with hands on practical classes and tuition. If you are seriously considering a career in the culinary arts, this is a workshop not to be missed!
These workshops are open to all Highschool learners. Book now to secure your spot.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Event Date: 2 July 2026 & 3 July 2026
  • Time: 09:00 - 13:00
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Location: Institute of Culinary Arts at Banhoek, Farm Calenick, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch

FAQ

If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to us.

We often send out our newsletter with news and great offers. We will never disclose your data to third parties and you can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer free samples. As a retailer, we buy all magazines from their publishers at the regular trade price. However, you could contact the magazine’s publisher directly to ask if they can send you a free copy.

You can create a new account at the end of the order process or on the following page. You can view all of your orders and subscriptions in your customer account. You can also change your addresses and your password.

No, you don’t have to create an account. But there are a few advantages if you create an account.

  • You never have to enter your billing and shipping address again

  • Find all of your orders, subscriptions and addresses in your account

  • Download invoices of your orders

No, we don’t have a physical store location at the moment. We accept only orders through our online shop and we’re shipping all orders with the Swiss Post Service. Please visit our shipping section for more details.

From time to time you will find us at design fairs and popup markets in Switzerland. Subscribe to our newsletter and you’ll receive the latest news.

Book your spot

Bookings are essential with limited space available. Use the booking form below to secure your spot.

PRIVATE CAMPUS TOURS

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BOOK A PRIVATE CAMPUS TOUR

If you are considering a career in the culinary arts, we would love to tell you more about this varied and highly rewarding industry and how the ICA optimally prepares students to enter into the global culinary arena, better equipped than students from any other training facility in the country. Visit us on campus where an ICA representative will show you the campus grounds and answer any and all questions you may have.
Book a day and time that works for you.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Event Date: Mondays to Fridays
  • Available Time Slots: From 08:30 to 16:30
  • Duration: as long as you need
  • Location: Institute of Culinary Arts at Banhoek, Farm Calenick, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch

FAQ

If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to us.

We often send out our newsletter with news and great offers. We will never disclose your data to third parties and you can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer free samples. As a retailer, we buy all magazines from their publishers at the regular trade price. However, you could contact the magazine’s publisher directly to ask if they can send you a free copy.

You can create a new account at the end of the order process or on the following page. You can view all of your orders and subscriptions in your customer account. You can also change your addresses and your password.

No, you don’t have to create an account. But there are a few advantages if you create an account.

  • You never have to enter your billing and shipping address again

  • Find all of your orders, subscriptions and addresses in your account

  • Download invoices of your orders

No, we don’t have a physical store location at the moment. We accept only orders through our online shop and we’re shipping all orders with the Swiss Post Service. Please visit our shipping section for more details.

From time to time you will find us at design fairs and popup markets in Switzerland. Subscribe to our newsletter and you’ll receive the latest news.

Book your day tour at ICA

You are more than welcome to visit the ICA anytime but booking a day tour helps our team prepare for the necessary information and give you a better tour of the ICA, student life, classes and other areas of interest.

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