New Zealand School of Food and Wine Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 169 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive tutors who make complex topics very easy to understand and follow. People really appreciate the practical hands-on approach, stating that the training sessions are both highly educational and extremely fun. Participants also note that the environment is relaxing, well organized, and filled with useful industry knowledge. Some reviewers were not happy with the online format, mentioning that certain virtual sessions felt a bit long, unnecessary, or somewhat tedious. Others felt that some of the earlier course content was not entirely relevant to their specific studies.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience studying at New Zealand Food and Wine. I learned so much and enjoyed every session from start to finish. The lessons were clear, hands-on, and really helped me improve my skil... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had wanted to support myself in a broader understanding basic food handling. I found the online programme informative and covered the information I was looking for, plus some. The Tutor was cle... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed studying at NZ School of Food & Wine. The course content was practical and easy to follow, and I learned a lot more than I expected. The trainers explained everything clearly and wer... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were nice, friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxing and chilled which made focusing a lot easier. Everything was kept short and straightforward, as well as any confusion being fixed s... See more

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  4. Cooking Class
  5. Cooking School
  6. Hospitality and Tourism School
  7. Hotel Management School

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Founded by Celia Hay, the New Zealand School of Food & Wine has been educating the next generation of baristas, chefs, restaurant & café managers, sommeliers and wine professionals, hospitality- tourism entrepreneurs as well as people who just love good food since 1995. Located in Auckland's Viaduct, our NZQA New Zealand Government accredited qualifications offer practical hands-on cooking and hospitality-tourism focused certificates, taught by a team of chefs, restaurant managers and wine professionals who are experts in their field and focused on the success of our students.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed the LCQ online…

I recently completed the LCQ online class, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I was initially skeptical about how effective a qualification course could be in a virtual setting, but the teaching approach completely won me over. The instructors utilized highly interactive and helpful teaching methods that kept me engaged from start to finish. Despite it being an online class, I never once felt bored or disengaged—the sessions were dynamic, well-paced, and incredibly practical. The content was delivered in a way that was easy to digest, and the support provided was exceptional. If you are looking for a course that balances professionalism with an engaging atmosphere, this is it.

29 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tutor easy to listen to.

Tutor was very easy to understand and follow. Kept the course moving along at a good pace.
Booklet had a lot of good information in it.
Any questions I had prior to the course were answered quickly and were very helpful.

25 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Online Learning Experience!

I had a great experience studying the Food Safety Online course. The course was well organised, easy to understand, and very informative. The staff were helpful and responded quickly to my questions. I really appreciate their support and would highly recommend this school to others.

3 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Outstanding Introduction to New Zealand Wine

I had a fantastic experience completing the New Zealand Wine Certificate. The teacher was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging, sharing insights that went well beyond the course content and really enriched the learning experience.

The wine tastings were a real highlight, with a great variety of wines that allowed us to explore different styles, regions, and characteristics while putting our learning into practice. The classroom and overall premises were also well suited to the course, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for learning and tasting.
Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable and informative experience. I came away with a much deeper appreciation of New Zealand wine and would highly recommend the course to anyone wanting to expand their knowledge.

13 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely excellent course

Absolutely excellent course, and have already recommended to many friends. Our tutor was knowledgeable with a good sense of humour and kept me engaged for the 2 days. The quality of wines we tasted was high and I felt I learned a lot. Will be back for the advanced course!

13 October 2026

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