Featured Courses
NZSFW offers programmes and training for people working in hospitality and tourism services as well as people looking to expand their personal knowledge about food and wine. The following courses are some of our most popular programmes:
Barista Part One & Two
Our Barista Course will help you learn the art of coffee making. It is designed to give you the practical knowledge to prepare espresso coffees in a café environment.
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Certificate in Cookery, Foundation
Learn the foundation cookery skills to begin your culinary career and give you confidence in a professional kitchen. Have fun learning these fundamental techniques and go on to work experience placement for two weeks. Follow this course with the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Advanced Level 4.
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Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge (Sommelier)
Complete WSET® Award in Wine Levels 1 - 3 in a single qualification. Develop your palate as well as your theoretical knowledge with extensive wine tasting and discussion throughout the course. Complete modules during the week, evenings or weekends.
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Our Tutors
Our teaching staff have a wealth of knowledge gained from working around the world, and are passionate about creating the next generation of hospitality professionals.
Celia Hay
Celia Hay's great love of delicious food, 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.
Celia's 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.
