Featured Courses
Founded by Celia Hay, the New Zealand School of Food and Wine has been educating the next generation of baristas, chefs, restaurant & café owners, wine professionals and food lovers since 1995.
In 2020, we celebrate our 25th Anniversary.
Certificate in Cookery, Advanced Level 4
Continue your studies in the culinary arts after completing the 18 week long course, Certificate in Cookery, Foundation. Gain the specialist skills you need to start an exciting career in the culinary arts and graduate with industry recognised and respected qualifications in this 36 week long advanced course.
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Certificate in New Zealand Wine
The Certificate in New Zealand Wine provides a comprehensive introduction to wine regions, grape varieties and wine styles that have made New Zealand wines famous around the world.
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Certificate in Food & Beverage, Barista, Wine & Spirits, Level 4
Learn the practical skills to become a barista, bartender, hospo professional. Understand the fascinating world of restaurants and cafés, learn how to taste and recommend wine and make impressive cocktails, gain skills to work on super yachts and set sail on your international adventure.
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Celia Hay
Celia Hay's fascination of flavoursome food, international cuisines, fine wine and the art of hospitality led her to establish *Hay's Restaurant* in 1994 and the *New Zealand School of Food and Wine* in 1995 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The School
Founded by Celia Hay, the New Zealand School of Food and Wine opened its first campus in Christchurch in 1995.
Publications
Celia Hay has written two excellent publications, which can be used as a valuable professional resource and for those with a keen interest in food and wine.