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Welcome To SA Chefs Association
SA Chefs is a non-profit industry body, founded more than 49 years ago, that represents the interests of chefs, cooks and caterers at all levels, with a focus on skills development, the celebration of culinary professionals and transforming the industry.
SA Chefs aims to have a significant impact on the careers of the chefs with whom we share the knowledge that our members have acquired through international food promotions, competitions, workshops, educational conferences and various other learning experiences. To date we have
over 12 500 members that include catering and hotel company directors, restaurateurs, chefs, cooks, culinary educators, apprentices and trainees; who can be found in every type of catering field.
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ONLY THE BEST
Become a Member
SA Chefs is a non-profit organisation representing in excess of 9600 of the country’s finest chefs, restaurateurs, educators, learners, culinarians and other interested parties. With established branches across the country and a network that reaches all four corners of the globe.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
South African Chefs Association Board of Directors
The governing body of SA Chefs is their Board of Directors, who are leaders in the South African hospitality industry, elected to serve the interests of the Association.
A new board is elected each year during the Annual General Meeting. They represent a cross-section of the industry including, food production, training, contract catering, banqueting and restaurants. The current leadership of the Association is President James Khoza.
SA CHEFS JUDGES
Judges and Judging Criteria
Being a SA Chefs licensed Judge will give you the opportunity to judge the culinary competitions within South Africa under the South African Chefs association, having sufficient judging experience will also count to your requirements of being a certified world chefs judge (completely separate process and administration)
It is vital for the member to know that the seminar does not automatically qualify him/her to be a fully licensed judge, and that there are additional criteria needed to achieve this status.
The seminar will certify the member as an automatic Level C judge for the period of 5 years (from valid judge seminar) should the below criteria not be met.
If you are interested in becoming a SA Chefs Accredited judge or need an SA Chefs Accredited judge for your competition, please click below for more info or email competitions@sachefs.co.za
A surplus-driven movement to nourish those in need
Chefs with Compassion is a registered Not For Profit company, founded on the 6th of May 2020 in response to the humanitarian crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is based on a collaboration between organisations and individuals whose greatest wish is to alleviate the hunger and suffering of South Africa in every city where its network of chefs, kitchens, beneficiaries and supporters takes root.
The founding partners are NOSH Food Rescue NPC (NOSH), the South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs), Slow Food International, the Slow Food Chefs Alliance SA, and Strategic Public Relations.
Become a volunteer
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Chefs with Compassion – both those working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the network together in a well-oiled humanitarian machine, to the men and women whose relationships with farmers and fresh produce agents provide the ingredients to nourish the needy, to the chefs who heed the call to get behind the stoves and apply their skills to doing what they love to do – feed people. Stepping up can take a variety of forms. Chefs with Compassion needs skills of all kinds, and they’re needed all over the country – Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Potchefstroom, Rustenburg, Port Elizabeth, Vanderbijlpark, Pretoria, and coming soon near a city near you. Please sign up here.
Contributions
Donations of staple ingredients, packaging and other items that are provided to the Chefs with Compassion hubs are welcomed with gratitude. We invite retailers, suppliers, manufacturers and foodservice companies to register your participation in providing meals to the needy through Chefs with Compassion. Please register here.
Our Location
Regional Committee Chairs
Want to know more about our Regional Committees?
Select the area of your choice and get the info to contact one of our Regional Committee Chairs for more information.
SA CHEF MEDIA
Keep up to date with the latest news
Want to know the latest news and keep up to date with new trends and specials? SA Chef Media has it all. Visit their site to subscribe to the newsletters, magazines and look for great opportunities and events.
Don’t Miss
Our News And Events
Catch up on our latest news and events happening around your area.
Important Events Happening – kindly note dates are subject to change without prior notice
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Cape Town
7 – 8 October 2024
Inaugural SA Chef Conference & Expo
For more information or to book kindly email secretariat@sachefsconf.com or click on the link to register: https://allevents.eventsair.com/sachefconf24/create/Site/Register
9:00AM
The Wanderes Club, Johannesburg
8-9 October 2024
SA Chefs Annual InfoChef – Gauteng
For more information or to be part kindly email the Gauteng regional Chair on gauteng@sachefs.co.za
3:00PM
The Wanderes Club, Johannesburg
9 October 2024
SA Chefs Annual AGM
For more information kindly email the AGM Officer at agm@sachefs.co.za
6:00PM
The Wanderes Club, Johannesburg
10 October 2024
SA Chefs 50th Birthday Celebration Dinner
R1200.00 per person (Limited seats)
To RSVP kindly email rsvp@sachefs.co.za with 50th Dinner in the subject line.
9:00AM – 5:00PM Daily
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
20 – 25 October 2024
WorldChefs Congress – Singapore
Confirmation and Bookings should be completed by 15 September 2024
For more information kindly email Chef Coo on finscomm@sachefs.co.za or Chef Tommie on education@sachefs.co.za
Contact Us
Give us a shout on email, phone or fill out the form with your details so that we can get back to you.
email: info@sachefs.co.za
phone: (011) 482 7250
