New Zealand School of Food and Wine

I did the one-day bread making course and loved it. The course leader, Ralf, was a fount of baking knowledge that he imparted throughout the day. I came away with enough baked goods to justify the course cost! Great facilities and epic location.

I did the cafe attendant course through my school, and it was fantastic. It really taught a lot of techniques that I can apply to a lot of hospitality, and there was a good balance of practical and theory. Teacher was very experienced and friendly, and the facilities were clean and in a great location.

The New Zealand School of Food and Wine is fantastic! What i learnt during my time studying as a sommelier has been invaluable and has led me to my subsequent career. The staff are friendly and willing to go that extra mile to help you succeed. I would recommend the NZSFW to all those considering a career in the hospitality industry. I was fortunate to work at Harrods in London as a Fine Wine and Spirits Specialist for two years, after my time at the NZSFW, and currently am back in New Zealand working at Wine-Searcher, the worlds biggest wine website!

I completed the level 3 and 4 certificate in cookery last year. I was encouraged and supported the whole way through by very knowledgeable tutors and staff, who always had time to answer any questions I had along the way. I also was able to complete 'real life' work experience in restaurants and at events such as the Taste of Auckland. Small class sizes and lots of hands on practical time in the kitchen provided me with the necessary knowledge and skills to easily enter the restaurant field. I am looking forward to continuing on this year. I highly recommend this school for anyone looking to enter the hospitality industry or for those wishing to further their own personal interests in food and wine.

I wanted a short course that would boost my skills in a commerical kitchen environment, the course in Advanced cookery at the NZ School of Food and Wine did just that. I enjoyed the balance of theory, food knowledge and focus on practical cooking skills with Chef/Tutor tasting our meals and giving us feedback. Being a small school you are able to receive individual attention and really get as much out of the course as you put in! Work experience at Taste Auckland post study was an excellent way to get contacts into the industry and led me to my current job as Commis chef at the Hilton, Taupo. Many thanks to Celia and her hardworking team. Brooke McIntyre, Advanced Cookery Level 4 August-November, 2015

Well planned and execution of the course. Via video worked well, due to COVID restrictions etc. Have already started my job due to a very quick turn around of course exams, certificate sent quickly. Highly recommended for all who wish to enter into the Hospitality Industry serving Alcohol.

I was in the first advanced class at the Auckland campus. Although it was an interesting transition to the new building, Celia was exceptionally accommodating. We partook in exclusive event wine tastings, had a judge from Master Chef complete a demonstration, and most importantly, made a lot of amazing food. Our unit on lamb was especially exciting as Celia had fresh lamb quarters shipped up from her farm on the South Island. We went from deboning to plate, using every cut and sweetbread possible. As an international student, the school was helpful in getting the necessary documents for me to apply for my visa. After graduating, I secured a position working with a 3 time nominated James Beard Award chef. Although I am no longer in the food industry, I'm still able to pick out great wines and compose meals that always impress!

I attended NZSFW in 2010 - the course was brilliant, the tutor was excellent and we covered a really interesting and relevant programme. I was able to start work immediately afterwood as a Pastry Chef in a large hotel and now I am about to opening my own cafe business!

Doesn't even deserve a one star for the low class service they gave us and the way they treated. We paid for the barista course and we planned my week schedule with my employer and got permission to leave one week early from work arranged another staff to work instead of me and went their for the course on s4th of June 2019 at 4.30pm and they told me that the classes are cancelled and sorry for the inconvenience"and we can't run the class with one student. further the guy went on and said

Had such a great time taking NZ Cert in Cookery Level 3 in 2016. Course is well structured. Lovely staff! Highly recommended.