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ANNOUNCEMENT:
Congratulations to all our students who wrote their recent international City & Guilds exams
There were no failures, 3 Distinctions and 4 Merits


Also congratulations to Caz who achieved her City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in Culinary Art with Distinction.


fusion

Cooking School

10 Royston Road
Westville, Durban

Tel: 031 - 262 0621

info@fusioncooking.co.za

fusion

world • food • café

Shop 4 Silvervause Centre
Berea, Durban

Tel: 031 - 202 6182

info@fusion-cafe.co.za



New Part-Time International Chefs' Certificate in Food Preparation & Culinary Art
(Part-Time 6 months on Saturdays) R17 900.00

Due to popular demand, The Fusion Cooking School is pleased to announce the launch of our new Part-Time Chefs' International Certificate in Food Preparation and Culinary Art. This will be done over 20 consecutive Saturdays 8am-5.00pm starting in Mid July 2010. This course is designed for:
• those who are in full-time employment and cannot afford the time to study full-time
• those working in industry without a formal international qualification who want a qualification
• home executives and executive domestics who want to upgrade their skills
• people who want to develop and consolidate their passion for food and cooking
• and for people who are interested in pursuing a future career in food
click here to download a prospectus now...

This next intake of this course will be in January 2011



New 30% Industry Bursary launched for Chef's Diploma

The Fusion Cooking School is pleased to announce a new partnership with industry in the form of a 25% industry backed bursary and guaranteed job placement scheme. This means you can start a new career that is internationally recognised for just
R38 250 and secure a job ...
click here to download a prospectus now...

New 10 month payment plan launched for Chef's Diploma

In a bid to help prospective students ease their monthly commitments in the current economic climate, The Fusion Cooking School has introduced an affordable 10 month payment plan. Currently one pays R7600 for 5 months, now one can pay R4180 for 10 months... click here to download a prospectus now...

Catch us on TV this month

SABC 2 on Saturday mornings 6 February 2010 and Saturday 13 February 2010 at 8.30am on "Take-A-Biscuit" which was shot at our Chef School in Westville.

The Top Chef School in Durban and Top Restaurant in Durban Fusion Cafe next door to Cafe 99 - Fusion Cooking Chef School is a member of the chaine des Rotisseurs. Chef Caryn trained under Maitre Cuisine Christina Martin from the Christina Martin School of Food & Wine when it was still a small family run business. Chef Shaun was the Regional Chef for Woolworths.
NEWSFLASH! NEWSFLASH! NEWSFLASH!

We are excited to announce we have received a dinersclub

PLATINUM AWARD

for

fusion

world food café

our restaurant
in Silvervause Centre, Durban
(Next to Café1999).

Open
Dinner: Monday - Saturday
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday


Tel: 031 - 202 6182

Caryn being inducted into the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs




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Shaun Smith's background includes Regional Chef for Woolworths, East Coast Division, and previously Executive Chef at Juara Conference Centre, specialising in Thai-Fusion Cuisine. Shaun started The Fusion Cooking School in 2002 which offers a variety of courses for both the amateur cook and the professional chef, teaching the art and science of flavour dynamics, seasoning profiles and aromatic combinations with a strong emphasis on nutrition. Shaun is passionate about Food Theatre as Culinary Art and promotes a fun, healthy, every-day lifestyle eating experience that draws on the very best of global cuisines and focuses on the creative use of herbs and spices. He is also a guest lecturer to many other educational institutions and is a WACS and SACA (South African Chef's Association) accredited judge.

Caryn England's background includes Executive Chef at the exclusive Quarters Boutique Hotel in Durban and previously, Sous Chef at Kim Williamson’s highly acclaimed AKA restaurant, where she shared a three year history before it relocated to Granny Mouse’s Country House. Caryn trained under Christina Martin and has worked in restaurants both locally and internationally, including Buitenverwachting (Cape Town), Casa da Sol (Mpumalanga), and the Wentworth Golf Estate (UK). Caryn is passionate about food and her energetic and fun-loving enthusiasm in the kitchen creates a unique atmosphere and working environment. Caryn has also received brilliant food reviews and has won the admiration of many a food critic, both locally and abroad. Caz is also a WACS and SACA (South African Chef's Association) accredited judge.

What We Offer

Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Global Cuisine and Culinary Theatre
Offered both Full-Time and Part-Time

3 Month Boutique Hospitality Certificate in Global Cuisine
Especially for Guesthouses, B&Bs, Coffee Shops, and Boutique Establishments

Retail Certificates in Food, Promoting and Demonstration
For Retail Management and Staff who are interested in broadening their basic knowledge of food, promotion and demonstration skills.

Lifestyle Cooking Classes
Each group requires a minimum of 12 people, up to a maximum of 20 people. The cost is R225/person (which includes the meal). Classes can be tailored to suit your requirements - just get 12 friends together for an evening to remember!

Team-building
Loads of fun and laughter. Build team spirit and group dynamics within your company. Requires a minimum booking of 12 people. The cost is from R225/person (including meal)

Customer Entertaining and Client Relationship building
Why settle for the bustle of a noisy restaurant when you can entertain your customers in a novel and unique way with an unforgettable interactive eating experience. You may find that the golf course is not the only way to impress your clients and forge business relationships. Requires a minimum booking of 12 people. The cost is from R250/person (including meal and wines).

Culinary Theatre
Be entertained in a novel and unique way with an unforgettable and interactive multimedia theatre experience involving food.

Food Theatre
Elevate your product Launch or product profile with Food Theatre - Cause a stir... turn heads and attract attention at your Company's event - be it in a shopping mall or sports ground - people love to see celebrity chef demonstrations and cook-offs. We draw the crowd!

Fusion Club theme dinners
A five-course gourmet dinner based on a theme. The cost is R220/person (BYO).

Executive Catering
A wide selection of Trendy, Up-market, Healthy menus and themes. We cater for Breakfasts, Luncheons, Dinner Parties, Cocktail Parties, Weddings, Teas, Receptions, Conferences, Banquets, Pool Parties, Outdoor functions, Theme Evenings, Exhibitions, Product Launches, Garden Parties, Ladies nights, Boardroom Luncheons ...

Interactive Catering
Catering with a Difference! Interactive, Entertaining and Unique Personal Chef attention. Flexible to client requirements. On-Site or Off-Site at any Venue of your choice. Ideal for Dinner Parties, Birthday Parties, Book clubs, Ladies nights, Launches, Presentations, Corporate Parties, Year-End Functions, Cook-offs, Promotions ...




OUR TEAM OF CHEFS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTION CATERING
Call 031-2620621 or 082 414 9114

Healthy Cooking Doesn't Have to Mean Boring Eating !


Cook Better • Eat Better • Live Better

Our student chefs who train under Chef Shaun Smith and Chef Caryn England at the Fusion Cooking Chef School are placed in Top Durban Restaurants like cafe1999, Spice, Engineroom, Ninth Avenue Bar and Bistro, Cafe 99, Hemmingways, Sprigs, Havana Grill, Marco Paulos, Engine room, Roma Revolving, Fish Cafe, Quarters, JAM restaurant, Avondale, Florida Road, Signature Life, Three Cities, Elangeni, Beverly Hills, Harveys, Bean Bag Bohemia, Makarange Lodge, etc

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