Welcome to Capsicum Culinary Studio

Unleash Your Culinary Creativity with Capsicum Culinary Studio.


With six modern campuses around the country to choose from, as well as a range of courses to suit all learning needs – from enthusiastic home cook to professional chef – we will help you fuel your passion for the food industry and fulfil your dream of becoming a talented chef  through industry leading, hands-on training and internationally endorsed qualifications.

 

That’s what makes Capsicum a top tier, respected culinary school of choice for people who have a passion for all things food

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The "Poison Apple"

Food For Thought

In the late 1700s, a large percentage of Europeans feared the tomato.


A nickname for the fruit was the “poison apple” because it was thought that aristocrats got sick and died after eating them, but the truth of the matter was that wealthy Europeans used pewter plates, which were high in lead content. Because tomatoes are so high in acidity, when placed on this particular tableware, the fruit would leach lead from the plate, resulting in many deaths from lead poisoning. No one made this connection between plate and poison at the time; the tomato was picked as the culprit.


Today, tomatoes are consumed around the world in countless varieties: heirlooms, romas, cherry tomatoes—to name a few. More than one and a half billion tons of tomatoes are produced commercially every year

What Our Students Say...

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“After completing my Diploma at Capsicum, I came to Dubai to pre-open a Japanese concept restaurant named Kyo Café and Lounge on Palm Jumeirah. I was offered to work here from May 2016 until September 2017 in the pastry section. I was offered a position in the pastry kitchen of Renaissance Hotel. This will be the first renaissance hotel to open in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. I will also work for the Morimoto Restaurant which is in association with the Renaissance Hotel in Dubai.”

Hendrik Pretorius

Currently working at The Renaissance Hotel in Dubai. Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking | Graduated in 2016

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“Even while I was studying at Capsicum, I gained work experience at various places organised by Capsicum, including Matt Manning, Audacia Wine Farm Market and SA Cheese Festival. After completing my course, I was afforded the opportunity to work in Florida in America. I worked at La Mouette Restaurant when I returned home and I am currently working at The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation in Cape Town.”

Ukhonaye Mconi

Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking | Graduated in 2017

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“Experiencing every aspect of the industry is vital and I believe I gained that from Capsicum. Today, I have an awesome little shop, BillyBoo’s Cakery, where I service Cape Town and surrounds with macarons, custom cakes, and all the sweet treats for any celebration.”

Lianne Holt

Owner of BillBoo's Bakery. Diploma in Patisserie | Graduated in 2008

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“My rationale for choosing the culinary arts was that as a chef I could still be an artist and do what I love ... which is to create. I chose to study at Capsicum as I had heard good things from an old school friend who eventually became a pastry chef.''

Khotso Mosia

Currently working as a sous chef at Umngazi Hotel and Spa.

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We ask for lots of information because, as with any good relationship, we want to get to know you. We promise you that it’s worth taking the time and putting in the effort to complete the enquiry form properly. 


We know you are serious about your future as a culinary master, so take a few minutes now to secure an amazing future for yourself.  It’s worth doing!

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If you’ve already enquired, we have your details.  All we need now is a little more information, your application fee and then you’re done! 


For those of you starting your application from scratch, we’ll give you the same advice as our first-time enquirers. Hang in there; we ask for lots of information because we need to get acquainted with you. Like anything in life worth doing, it’s worth doing right and we know you are serious about your future as a culinary master. So … take a few minutes now to secure an amazing future for yourself.

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