HTA VALUE-ADDED STUDENT BENEFITS
At HTA School of Culinary Art, our first priority is providing a professional platform for students to equip them for the world of work. HTA also enforces a culture of “Work hard – Play hard”, so we constantly encourage, through various student functions and industry events, full time students to participate in the value-added benefits to further enhance the students’ professional approach, networking opportunities or simply just to have some fun.
Through our valued connections with leading hotels, event and catering companies, HTA also offers students ample opportunity to obtain additional work experience at some of Gauteng’s most prestigious shows and events.
As a HTA Student, you may have the opportunity to attend, participate in or even earn some income at a number of different shows and events, including:
- HOSTEX
- Taste of Joburg
- Good Food and Wine Show
- DSTV Delicious Festival
- International Motor Show – Nasrec
- Nelson Mandela Challenge – FNB Stadium
- Currie Cup Finals
As a HTA Student, you may enter or assist with the following competitions:
- City and Guilds Student Skills Challenge
- Goldcrest Young Chef of the Year
- Lucky Star Junior Competition
- Unilever Chef of the Year
- Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat
- McCain Tribute to Good Taste
- Goldcrest Apprenticeship Chef of the Year Competition
- HTA Legacy Chef of the Year
- SCA High Teas
We also host in-house competitions and family fun days:
- SCA Culinary Boot Camps
- SCA Boerewors Competitions
- SCA Mystery Basket Challenges
- SCA Family Braai Days
- SCA Pop up Restaurant Evenings
As an HTA Student you may have the opportunity to go on outings and field trips to:
- Info Chef Conference
- Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market
- Randburg Fire Station
- The Cheese Farm
- Tangaroa Organic Strawberry Farm
- Bryanstan Organic Market
- Chinese Food Market
- The Culinary Equipment Company
HTA Students get access to guest lecturers in the following areas:
- Food and Wine paring
- First Aid
- Molecular Gastronomy
HTA also contribute to the following charities where the student’s involvement is admirable:
- South African Mental Health Institution
- Kirsty Watts Foundation
- Nelson Mandela Day Meal Packaging Event
- S.O.S Children’s Village
- Sea Rescue
- International Chefs Day
The value-added benefits are endless and highly recommended to increase the students confidence and network.
