A 6-course Gourmet Dinner puts 1000 Hills Chef School’s Student Chefs in the Spotlight

Summary: 1000 Hills Chef School in Hillcrest is opening its doors on Friday, 4 September 2026 for an exclusive six-course gourmet dinner showcasing the talents of its student chefs. The evening features dishes including garden pea panna cotta, duck confit, pork loin, lamb rump and pavlova, with premium wine or 1000 Hills Brewing Company craft beer pairings available. Advance booking is required.

What can guests expect from the gourmet evening at 1000 Hills Chef School?

There is something particularly fun about eating a six-course food & wine dinner while getting a glimpse at the next generation of culinary talent.

On Friday, 4 September 2026, 1000 Hills Chef School in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal is hosting a special gourmet evening designed to showcase just how far its student chefs can push their skills. Guests can expect a multi-course menu built around ambitious flavours, house-made artisanal elements and thoughtfully selected drinks.

• The evening begins with a garden pea panna cotta, paired with Waterford Pecan Stream Sauvignon Blanc, before moving into duck confit with Waterford Pecan Stream Chenin Blanc.
• The third course introduces pork loin, paired with Waterford Pecan Stream Pebble Hill, followed by lamb rump alongside Waterford Antigo. It is a progression that gives guests a chance to experience a range of techniques and flavours rather than settling into one particular style of cooking.
• Before dessert comes a playful palate reset in the form of a spring saffron dashi, described as the evening’s pre-dessert. The sixth and final course is pavlova with meringue sticks, vanilla sponge and cream cheese, bringing the menu to a suitably sweet conclusion.

Wine is not the only route through the evening. Guests can also opt for craft beer pairings from the on-site 1000 Hills Brewing Company, adding another local element to the experience.

More importantly, this is not simply dinner out. The evening gives diners a front-row look at what the student chefs of 1000 Hills Chef School can produce when given the chance to stretch themselves through a full gourmet menu. With the dinner taking place for one evening only, guests keen to see what Hillcrest’s emerging culinary talent is cooking up can secure their places right here. 

Quick details

• Event: Not Your Average Dinner Reservation
• Venue: 1000 Hills Chef School
• Location: Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal
• Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
• Experience: Six-course gourmet dinner

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