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If food is a career, or simply a passion, the New Zealand School of Food and Wine is where great cooking can begin.
Set in the heart of Christchurch’s inner-city restaurant and café scene, is a highly-regarded, small culinary school, offering part time
and full-time courses in cooking, hospitality and restaurant management.

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The New Zealand School of Food and Wine offers several full time courses catering for a variety of aspects of the hospitality industry.

Certificate in Cookery
This 16 week, full time course runs three times each year.
The Certificate in Cookery introduces participants to the concepts of classical French Cuisine and provides thorough training in cookery techniques. Participantts will also learn about wine varietals and matching wine with food.
Further information about the Certificate in Cookery

Full time 16 weeks
Monday 18 January - Friday 7 May 2010
Monday 10 May - Friday 27 August 2010
Monday 30 August - Friday 17 December 2010
Monday 24 January - Friday 13 May 2011

Certificate in Cookery and Hospitality (introduction)
This 15 week, full time course runs three times each year.
The Certificate in Cookery and Hospitality (introduction) includes cookery and hospitality workshops, as well as work experience compompent where participants learn restaurant service at Hay's, our award winning restaurant. Participants also complete a comprehensive wine appreciation course. Many graduates go on to work as baristas, waiters or kitchen staff.
Further information about the Certificate in Cookery and Hospitality

Full time 15 weeks
Monday 25 January – Friday 7 May 2010
Monday 17 May - Friday 27 August 2010
Monday 6 September - Friday 17 December 2010
Monday 31 January - Friday13 May 2011

Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge (Sommelier)
This 12 week, full time course runs three times each year.
The Certificate course is ideal for those wanting to learn more about New and Old World wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages, as well as the practical skills involved in service.
Further information about the Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge (Sommelier)

Full time 12 weeks
Monday 25 January - Friday 16 April 2010
Monday 17 May - Friday 6 August 2010
Monday 6 September - Friday 26 November 2010
Monday 31 January - Friday 22 Apri 2011

Part-time over 10 weekends
Compulsory Weekend Workshops 2010
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm each day
Weekend 1: 20/21 February
Weekend 2: 20/21 March
Weekend 3: 17/18 April
Weekend 4: 22/23 May
Weekend 5: 19/20 June
Weekend 6: 24/25 July
Weekend 7: 21/22 August
Weekend 8: 18/19 September
Weekend 9: 16/17 October
Weekend 10: 20/21 November

Certificate in Restaurant and Café Management
New Zealand School of Food & Wine offers a part-time comprehensive Management Course tailored specifically to the small businesses of the hospitality industry. This course is for aspiring managers who have had experience working in the hospitality industry, or those people new to this industry, who wish to set up their own business.
Further information about the Certificate in Restaurant and Café Management

Part-time over 10 weekends
Compulsory Weekend Workshops 2010
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm each day
Weekend 1: 20/21 February
Weekend 2: 20/21 March
Weekend 3: 17/18 April
Weekend 4: 22/23 May
Weekend 5: 19/20 June
Weekend 6: 24/25 July
Weekend 7: 21/22 August
Weekend 8: 18/19 September
Weekend 9: 16/17 October
Weekend 10: 20/21 November