IIE MSA, Block D, 144 Peter Road, Ruimsig 1724
IIE MSA, Block D, 144 Peter Road, Ruimsig 1724
Johannesburg
Gauteng
1724
ZA
Capsicum is South Africa’s largest private chef school with six (6) campuses across the country. They train students to be professional chefs, pâtissiers, culinary artists, and hospitality service staff through hands-on kitchens and industry-aligned courses. Whether you’re starting fresh or building on experience, they offer programmes to match many levels in cooking and food service.
Since 2003, Capsicum Culinary Studio has been a leader in culinary education in South Africa, preparing students for prestigious careers locally and internationally.
Accreditation
* Accredited with CATHSSETA
* QCTO, City & Guilds
* All qualifications are SAQA-registered.
Popular Programs
* Professional Chef Programme
* Foundational Cookery
* Professional Patisserie
* International Culinary Arts
* Food & Beverage Service.
Certification & Diplomas
Professional Cookery (NQF Level 4), Patisserie (NQF Level 5), Food & Beverage Services (NQF Level 4) etc.
Flexibility & Schedule
Full-time and part-time courses; multiple intake months (often February and July) depending on programme.
Course Support
On-campus kitchens for practical's, lecture rooms, online resources, mentorship, industry exposure (work integrated learning)
Course Fees
Varies by campus and programme. Contact campus directly
Payment Plans
They offer paying all fees upfront or paying a deposit and settling the balance over a period.
Refund Policy
Standard institutional policy — refunds / withdrawals depend on timing; check terms with campus when enrolling. (Not publicly very detailed)
Step-by-Step Enrollment Guide
1. Choose campus & programme → 2. Enquire / submit application form → 3. Pay application fee via portal or EFT → 4. Submit required documents → 5. Accept offer → 6. Register and start classes.
Enrollment Dates
Most programmes have intakes in February and July each year.