About GCCA

A decade strong: your trusted industry partner.

We have 10 years producing Chefs. We are preparing culinary professionals for a changing hospitality industry.

Chef Monana Motswaledi
A message from leadership

Building the next decade of culinary excellence.

As Gaborone College of Culinary Arts celebrates its remarkable ten year milestone, under the visionary leadership of our Managing Director, Chef Monana, we extend a warm welcome to both our esteemed community and the newest members of our family – the talented new students.

As we refocus on becoming a global solution center for the hospitality and tourism industry, especially in gastronomy, the college is dedicated to fostering innovation, embracing technology, leveraging analytics, and instilling a spirit of entrepreneurship. This evolution reflects our commitment to shaping future culinary leaders.

To our new students, welcome to a community that values excellence, adaptability, and cutting-edge practices. We look forward to your unique contributions as we together define the future of culinary excellence in the next decade.

Chef Monana Motswaledi
Managing Director

Direction

Our Vision

To emerge as a forefront vocational center, locally and globally, empowering individuals with contemporary skills and competencies that seamlessly align with the dynamic demands of the 21st-century global market.
Purpose

Our Mission

To educate, conserve, enrich, and transmit to each generation the accumulated knowledge, skills, and grace in the field of hospitality and catering, which society's cohesion and permanence depends on.
Our aim

Growing Botswana's hospitality economy.

We aspire to foster growth and elevate the global competitiveness of Botswana's economy by cultivating a cadre of skilled Human Resources. Our commitment extends regionally and internationally, delivering vocational expertise that the local and international markets can confidently depend upon.
Our journey

Ten years of progress.

2015

Our Beginning

Gaborone College of Culinary Arts was founded with a vision to transform culinary education in Botswana. Starting with just two classrooms and a handful of dedicated students, we began our journey to excellence.

2018

First Major Recognition

Our commitment to excellence was recognized when we received our first national award for culinary education. This milestone marked our growing influence in the hospitality industry.

2020

Curriculum Expansion

We expanded our curriculum to include specialized courses in international cuisines, pastry arts, and restaurant management, providing students with more diverse career opportunities.

2025

A Decade of Excellence

Today, we celebrate ten years of culinary excellence. With state-of-the-art facilities, an expanded curriculum, and a growing alumni network making waves in the industry, we look forward to the next decade of innovation and achievement.

Learning environment

A practical place to grow.

Our curriculum combines traditional techniques with modern innovations, giving students pathways into culinary, food-service, hospitality, and entrepreneurial careers.

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GCCA culinary programmes
Facilities

Built for hands-on learning.

01

Professional Kitchens

State-of-the-art professional kitchens equipped with the latest culinary technology for real-world practice.

02

Training Restaurant

A real dining environment where students practise service, hospitality, and guest experience.

03

Demonstration Theater

Overhead mirrors and video technology let students observe culinary techniques from every angle.

04

Culinary Library

Cookbooks, culinary journals, and digital resources for research and inspiration.

05

Wine Tasting Room

A dedicated environment for learning about wine pairing and appreciation.

06

Digital Learning Center

Technology for online research, virtual classes, and digital culinary projects.

Experience GCCA firsthand.

Join us for a campus tour every Friday at 2:00 PM to see our facilities and meet our instructors.