FBI Chef School - Bloemfontein

07/09/2026

There’s something wildly satisfying about turning flour, eggs and a rolling pin into dinner. 🍝

Join us for an evening where your hands do the work, the pasta is made from scratch, and the w**e is poured while you cook. You’ll learn colourful handmade pasta, rich sauces, delicious fillings and all the little finishing touches that make a plate unforgettable.

No experience needed, just bring your appetite (and your favourite bottle if you'd like to keep the evening flowing after your first complimentary glass).

📅 Friday, 16 October 2026
📍 FBI Chef School, Brandwag
💰 R375 per person

Seats are limited, so gather your foodie friends and book your spot before this one fills up! 👨‍🍳

01/09/2026

Before the chef jackets, the fancy plating and anyone trusted you with a sharp knife 😂, there was probably that first dish that made you think, “Wait... I actually made this!”

Maybe it was scrambled eggs, pancakes, a family recipe, or something that probably should never be spoken about again.
Every chef starts somewhere, and we want to know where you started.

What was the first thing you ever cooked? And be honest... how did it turn out? 👀

25/08/2026

We had a new home to celebrate, plenty of wonderful people to celebrate it with... and naturally, we took approximately 97% more photos of the food. 😂

This past weekend, we officially opened the doors to our new FBI home at 49 Captain Proctor Street, Brandwag, and what a celebration it was!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, shared in the excitement and helped make this new chapter possible.
We could tell you more about the evening, but honestly... the food photos are doing a pretty good job of telling the story. 📸

Here's to a new kitchen, new memories and plenty more delicious things to come. 🥂

18/08/2026

Summer is around the corner and December is already calling our names...

So before the festive season arrives with all its treats, braais and "I'll start eating healthy again in January" promises, let's get a few good habits going. 😂

Join us for our Clean Eating Workshop on 5 September, where we'll focus on practical snack ideas and easy meal inspiration that are tasty, satisfying and realistic for everyday life.

📅 5 September 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 12:00
📍 FBI Campus, 49 Captain Proctor Street, Brandwag
💰 R325 per person

Spaces are limited, so book your spot and let's get summer-ready without putting flavour on the naughty list. 😏

📞 051 451 9122
✉️ [email protected]

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17/08/2026

There's a reason "let it rest" is one of those kitchen instructions chefs keep repeating.

Good cooking isn't always about what you do to an ingredient. Sometimes it's knowing when to leave it alone.

That's part of developing good kitchen instincts: understanding what is happening to your food, rather than simply following a recipe. 🍖

11/08/2026

Food is never just food.

It brings people together, carries traditions, creates memories and gives us a reason to sit around the same table.

For those who choose cooking as a career, that simple act of feeding people becomes a craft, a skill and a lifelong passion. 👨‍🍳

Food. Art. Passion.

07/08/2026

The wait is over... 👀
The pots have arrived.
The whisks survived the move.
The chef hats have claimed their new home.
And yes... everyone made it out of the pot safely. 😅

🚚 FBI has officially moved!
You'll now find us at:
📍 49 Captain Proctor Street, Westdene

We're incredibly blessed to open this new chapter and can't wait to fill our new kitchens with great food, passionate students and plenty of unforgettable moments.

05/08/2026

What an incredible showcase of young culinary talent! 👨‍🍳

A huge congratulations to every learner who took part in the FBI School Chef of the Year 2026 competition. Your creativity, passion, hard work and courage to step into the kitchen and compete is something to be incredibly proud of.

Free State Results
🥇 1st Place: Carlé Greyling (Oranje Meisies School) | Best Main Course
🥈 2nd Place: Anneke Viljoen (Martie du Plessis School)
🥉 3rd Place: Rudi Smit (Fichardtpark High School) | Best Hygiene

Special Awards
Best Starter: Johannes Grobbelaar (Vryburg High School)
Best Use of Sponsored Lancewood Products: Johannes Grobbelaar (Vryburg High School)

Northern Cape Results
🥇 Winner: Rainey de Bruin (Adamantia High School) | Best Starter & Best Produce
🥈 2nd Place: Franzel Cronjé (Adamantia High School) | Best Main Course
🥉 3rd Place: Abednego Bezuidenhout (Adamantia High School)

Special Award
Best Workspace Hygiene: Rekhotso Tshabalala (Adamantia High School)

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping make this competition possible:
Malu Pork
LANCEWOOD
Bidfood Free State
HYCHEM Free State
Sharp Edge

Your support continues to inspire and invest in the next generation of South African chefs.

To every competitor: keep dreaming, keep creating, and keep cooking. The future of our culinary industry is in very capable hands. ❤️

04/08/2026

From Bloemfontein to the world. 🌍👨‍🍳

We're incredibly proud to see our talented students making their mark on the international culinary stage. Their passion, dedication and hard work continue to open doors to exciting opportunities across the globe.

A huge thank you to Maroela Media for sharing their journey.

👉 Read the full article below and celebrate this exciting milestone with us.

Die groep is saamgestel ná ʼn streng en omvattende keurings- en beoordelingsproses. ʼn String jong dog bekwame sjefs vorm deel van die span en sal Suid-Afrika eersdaags in Luxemburg verteenwoordig.

29/07/2026

Well... this explains all the boxes. 😅
The kitchen packed itself.
The utensils called sh***un.
And apparently the chef hats were first in line.

After years of incredible memories, countless dishes, and generations of aspiring chefs passing through our kitchens, it's time for an exciting new chapter.

🚚 FBI is moving!

We're incredibly excited for what's ahead and can't wait to welcome you to our brand-new home.

We'll be sharing our new address and all the details very soon...
For now, let's just say something exciting is cooking behind the scenes. 👨‍🍳