Food & Beverage Institute

About Us

The Food and Beverage Institute (F.B.I.), now a national brand, was formed in 2004/5 by chefs Kevin Gericke and Lesley Jacobs, both internationally acclaimed in their respective fields.

Under the guidance of the F.B.I. Bloemfontein, many more sub-centres and joint venture branches have been formed. Legend Hospitality School (Pretoria), F.B.I. School of Pastry (Johannesburg), Sondela Academy (Bela-Bela), IMPI Hospitality Academy (Lime Acres and Kimberley), are all linked academically and quality controlled by the F.B.I. Head office in Bloemfontein.

As an accredited City & Guilds International training and examination centre, (centre number, 843 284) the F.B.I. has trained many students who have excelled and are now running their own kitchen and food and beverage outlets both nationally and abroad.

Our syllabus is all encompassing of the industry and is testament to the experience and skills of the staff and lecturers. Students are trained ‘hands-on’ in both practical lectures and actual real life functions to prepare them for the amazing international hospitality arena.