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Chef Jackie Cameron to open new restaurant in Hilton this month

Friday, May 18th, 2018 by Nikita Buxton
Chef Jackie Cameron. Photo supplied.

Chef Jackie Cameron. Photo supplied.

Chef Jackie Cameron, of Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, has revealed to Eat Out that she will be opening her long-awaited new restaurant, The School Outlet, at the school’s location within the next few weeks.

Jackie, who made a name for herself as head chef at Hartford House, opened her food-and-wine school in April 2015. The location of the school, and soon the restaurant, is in a residential area, on a property that was transformed from what was once her parents’ home.

The new restaurant on the property is a venture between Jackie and one of her past pupils, chef Kate Cousins. Kate was one of the school’s first top practical students and she graduated in 2016 with top marks for the final dinner, taking the Deltrade Top Patisserie Practical Chef Award.

“I am extremely excited to have chef Kate as part of the team,” says Jackie. “I trust her completely with our new project, which is entirely her ‘baby’, and I look forward to our regular and our new clients getting to know her.”

What’s on the menu? The daytime eatery is set to offer creative African-inspired breakfasts, as showcased at Jackie’s pop-up brunch. The three-course menu will feature dishes cooked with free-range eggs, KwaZulu-Natal traditional stone-ground flour, SASSI green-listed fish, hormone-free meats, and locally grown fruit and vegetables. Think freshly baked Umsobo jam doughnuts, naartjie custard slices and much more.

KwaZulu-Natal’s cuisine heritage will be highlighted through the all-day breakfast menu that will be served Wednesdays to Sundays from 8am to 2pm. There will also be a high tea offering to end the day.

The School Outlet will also stock exciting products to take home and use in the kitchen. Think charcoal-ash mayonnaise made by the students, duck confit, freshly flavoured oil, hand-churned butter, edible flower cordials, Asian ferments, soufflé bases, artisanal breads and Esposito cured meats. There’ll also be a range of superior kitchenware available, and homemade dinners to take home.

The School Outlet is set to launch before the end of May.  Stay tuned to Eat Out for more details.

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4 Comments

  • Karen Vally
    May 21, 2018

    Jackie, from the time I met you, I knew that you were meant for something much greater. What an incredible role model you are, not only to those within your profession, but to anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur. May you continue to be inspired and richly blessed with infinite creativity and innovation as you strive for excellence. It has been such a joy to watch you explore your limitless potential.

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    1. Jackie Cameron
      May 23, 2018

      Karen, thanking you so very much for your thoughtful and very special message. This truly does mean the world to me. Thank you. We look forward to welcoming you to the school one day soon. Have a happy rest of your week. Jackie

  • Mike an Wendy Woollam
    May 23, 2018

    Can’t wait.wonderful news we’ve been waiting for.
    Wish you every success Jackie. It will be a great restaurant which we will
    all enjoy. Mike and Wendy xx

    Reply
  • Peter Elvin
    June 21, 2018

    Hi Jackie, What great news,congratulations,we have followed you from Hartford House to your super brunches last year ,so a new full restaurant is exactly what we need.
    Good luck and keep us posted
    Kindest Regards Peter and Karen

    Reply

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