About Us
Shaping People’s Future
ABOUT US
Limpopo Chefs Academy (LCA) first opened its doors in 2014 in Mokopane, followed by the establishment of a second campus in Polokwane in 2016. Since then, the Academy has grown into one of the leading private culinary training providers in the province, offering students the opportunity to turn their passion for food into a professional career.
From the beginning, our mission has been clear: to deliver high-quality, relevant, and practical culinary education that equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in professional kitchens across South Africa and abroad. Our programmes combine theory with extensive practical training and Workplace Experiential Learning (W.E.L.), giving students the opportunity to gain real-world experience while studying.
Both campuses are equipped with modern training kitchens, lecture facilities, and student accommodation. Both campuses in Mokopane and Polokwane are accredited trade test centres, further reinforcing our role as a key training and assessment hub for chefs in the region.
We offer nationally and internationally recognised qualifications aligned with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and City & Guilds of London, and supported by relevant Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). In addition, our strong network of industry partners allows students to access international placements in destinations such as Mauritius, France, and the United States of America, broadening their horizons and career opportunities.
Our team of experienced chef lecturers bring years of practical expertise from hotels, restaurants, and lodges, both locally and internationally. They mentor students not only in technical skills but also in professionalism, discipline, and leadership – qualities essential for success in the hospitality industry.
Over the years, Limpopo Chefs Academy has celebrated many achievements, including a nomination as Africa’s Best Culinary Training Institution 2025 at the World Culinary Awards. Our students regularly compete in national competitions such as the McCain Young Chefs Challenge and the CTH Student Skills Challenge, showcasing the depth of talent and training within our Academy. Many of our graduates have gone on to secure positions in respected establishments across South Africa and beyond.
At Limpopo Chefs Academy, we are more than a training institution, we are a community of chefs dedicated to excellence, growth, and opportunity. Whether you aspire to build a career in professional kitchens, launch your own hospitality venture, or work internationally, our Academy provides the foundation to turn ambition into achievement.
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Why Study With Us
State of the Art Kitchens
Designed to accommodate all student needs with the best equipment.
Air Conditioned Classrooms
Classrooms that can accommodate large amounts of students at a time.
Student Area
Consisting of an internet café for all assignments, recipe research as well as printing facilities.
Student Accommodation Available
We have student accommodation available at both our Mokopane and Polokwane Campuses
Study Permits/Visas
If you are a foreign student and wish to study at Limpopo Chefs Academy you
need to apply for a Study Permit.
International Workplace Experiential Learning (W.E.L)
Get your Passport ready and become a jet setter with us as we take you around the globe.
LIFE AFTER
GRADUATION
WHEN GRADUATING FROM LIMPOPO CHEFS ACADEMY, YOU WILL BE INDUSTRY READY AND FULLY EMPLOYABLE.
With such a need for qualified chefs, our students have no trouble finding employment after their course. The school also has a good relationship with many recruitment agencies and even a cruise liner company, who assist our students in finding suitable positions.
We are proud of all our students, who work successfully, in all the different sections of the hospitality industry and many of them have their own successful restaurants and catering
businesses.
With a love for the culinary arts, cheffing is not a job … it.s a way of life!
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