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:
Open Days
Come along to our High School Leaver Open Day and be part of the GAP Year workshops for school leavers who are unsure what they want to do in 2020.
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Certificate in Wine
This popular introductory course offers you the opportunity to learn about wine and winemaking. It focuses on the main wine varietals grown in New Zealand and the styles of wine that have built their reputations. You also complete WSET Level 1.
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Setting up your Food Business
What you need to know to set up your own café, food truck, pop-up concept, catering business or restaurant.
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Our People
CHEF FINN GYBEL Originally from Denmark, Finn trained as a chef in leading Danish restaurants before heading to New Zealand with his family two years ago.
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.
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.
