New Zealand School of Food and Wine

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1. Himani Singh ★★★★★

   I recently completed my Food Safety Certificate from the New Zealand School of Food & Wine, and it was an excellent learning experience. Our tutor, Tony, explained every concept in a very clear and practical way. He didn’t just teach the theory — he used realistic, everyday examples that made it much easier to understand how food safety works in an actual hospitality environment. His teaching style was engaging, patient, and very professional. He made sure everyone understood each step, from temperature control to cross-contamination, cleaning standards, and safe food handling practices. The course was well-structured, informative, and truly helpful for anyone working in the food industry. I feel much more confident in applying proper food safety standards at work, and I highly recommend this training to anyone wanting to improve their knowledge.

   almost 3 months ago
2. o Intasaro ★★★★★

   I recently completed the LCQ course at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The course content was clear, practical, and very relevant to real-world hospitality situations. Tony, our instructor, was outstanding. He combined deep industry knowledge with a friendly, approachable teaching style that made the learning process enjoyable and easy to follow. He explained everything clearly, encouraged participation, and used examples that brought the material to life. I came away from the course feeling confident, well-prepared, and grateful for the professional standard of training provided. I would highly recommend the NZ School of Food and Wine—and Tony in particular—for anyone looking to complete their LCQ.

   almost 6 months ago
3. Deepak Gyawali ★★★★★

   The best thing that happened to me in my 1.5 years of stay in New Zealand, doing LCQ with NZSFW. Very effective communication and utmost helpful individuals in office. Tony was very interactive and did great with his teaching methodologies. Big salute Tony. Keep doing great. A big thanks to Oliver for his immaculate help and prompt suggestions. I am also doing my WSET here so will be posting more reviews in coming days. Overall, it was absolutely an amazing experience. If anyone is looking forward to LCQ or any courses NZSFW offers, there’s no other better option.

   1 year ago

1. S F ★★★★★

   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.

   almost 4 years ago
2. Mark Hosking ★★★★★

   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.

   almost 5 years ago
3. Akarin Opassathavorn ★★★★★

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

   more 9 years ago

1. Canada Loucks ★★★★★

   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.

   more 9 years ago
2. Jason Barber ★★★★★

   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!

   more 10 years ago

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