About us

Founded by Celia Hay, the New Zealand School of Food and Wine opened its first campus in Christchurch in 1995. In 2012, we established a new campus in the heart of downtown Auckland, fully-equipped with modern demonstration and practical kitchens, wine tasting and barista training rooms.

The Christchurch school and Hay's, the award winning restaurant located at the school is temporarily closed pending repairs from the recent earthquakes.

As specialists in Culinary, Wine & Hospitality education, NZSFW has trained hundreds of students over the years. Many have gone on to enjoy success as respected chefs, food writers, sommeliers and restaurant owners.

The New Zealand School of Food & Wine is a registered and accredited private training institution with the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) and continues to receive excellent quality assurance and audit reports from the Authority.