Sponsors and Partners

Lobster Ink is the world’s leading hospitality education platform, teaching international standards, skills and product knowledge to hospitality staff and management across 120 countries and 90 nationalities.

Black Elephant Vintners have stepped on-board the Winelands Train4Change by sponsoring the cost of a student to study at the Academy - which would usually cost the Academy R5000 per month or R60 000 per year. Thank you to Kevin, Gary, Ray and Jacques! A future Sommelier is developing and growing in our Class of 2019 and this is all been made possible because of the generosity that you have shown our Academy and Students.

Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape winelands, La Motte is home to the finest wines, recognised internationally for exceptional quality. With its picturesque setting, traditional cuisine and historic charm, La Motte is an enchanting choice for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

Score, together with the Kusasa Project and Hope Through Action, have partnered up with us to deliver services and development, in various areas, to our surrounding disadvantaged communities. They have also been involved with the sponsorship of the classroom and facilities to support the Academy.

Mac Brothers manufacture an extensive range of catering and refrigeration equipment in their factory located in Epping, Cape Town. They have also secured supply agreements from some of the world’s finest catering equipment brands; and carry a wide range of spare parts. All equipment supplied carries an extensive warrantee and they guarantee to stock spares for all new, as well as old model equipment. Mac Brothers generously donated R50 000 worth of kitchen equipment for our students to use, from Knives to Pots to Pans to Cutting Boards! Thank you Mac Brothers!!

Classic Portfolio is the leading collection of eco-sensitive camps, private game reserves, luxury hotels, secluded beach retreats and renowned wine estates in Africa.

Each destination offers the conscientious traveller an opportunity to enjoy some of Africa’s most incredible landscapes and environments in the knowledge that their stay is also supporting the local communities and protects the area’s ecological heritage. Sponsoring the cost of a student monthly

Springnest empowers independent tourism businesses to market and sell their products online, through simple tools, backed by knowledge and education.

Birch’s is the largest manufacturer of academic, legal, clerical and municipal robes in Southern Africa. Our slogan ‘Sewn in Distinction’, represents our promise to our customers; our mantra of assurance in our quality craftsmanship and attentive service. We are proud to be associated with Franschhoek Hospitality Academy and Learning Centre by supplying their commendable institution with graduation attire to celebrate their students’ achievements.

Offer the insurance of a daily nourishing meal to needy school en pre-school children in vulnerable communities in South Africa

DEFY is pioneering a bright future together with our academy. This is a partnership which goes beyond financial support. DEFY has kitted out our kitchen and support our work in various ways. We are extremely grateful to DEFY for all they do for us. 

FRANCO – a registered non profit organisation founded in 2005 by Ron Whytock, a retired airline pilot,  who saw the impact on those without the means or capabilities to support themselves and their communities.

​FRANCO was initially established to create a connection between the various community and social projects in the Franschhoek area, and to develop an effective and streamlined approach to the management of funding. Over the years, FRANCO has built solid relationships with key community stakeholders and come to learn and understand the various dynamics within the area. As such, we are in a position to make informed decisions as to the disbursement of funds that would have an optimal impact on the lives of those in need.