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Rated 4.33 out of 5 by 98 Happy Customers

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AI Review Summary Based on 98 reviews

Customers report highly positive experiences across Food and Wine School courses, citing knowledgeable instructors, practical and engaging course content, and effective organization. Many reviews highlight specific instructors such as Jinnie, Tony, Celia, and Franck as exceptional. Students appreciate the hands-on learning environment, convenient online options, and the value of certifications. Some note course pacing or content depth could better match varied learner needs.

What customers love
  • Knowledgeable instructors
  • Hands-on practical sessions
  • Well-structured course
  • Convenient online option
  • Helpful support team
Common concerns
  • Pacing issues
  • High cost
  • Limited content depth
  • Test difficulty
  • Technical issues

Last updated 2 months ago

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LCQ on line course

I found the content and delivery very relevant to my needs The presentation itself was slightly frustrated by the constant buffering of the presentation I am thinking that this was due to there being upwards if sixty people on line at the same time Having said that I obtained a great understanding of the subject matter The feedback from the assessment was first class All in all a very worthwhile exercise Thank you
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Barista Micro Credential with Jinnie

Really enjoyed being taught by Jinnie she was so kind and caring during the barista micro credential I did feel like I was a little too anxious to absorb absolutely everything because it was my first time back in a classroom in 10 years but I did really enjoy the course and school Everyone was really kind and helpful excited to do the Bartending Micro Credential in a weeks time Helping my motivation and confidence big time
A

Great course but won t make you a barista straightaway

Don t get me wrong The course is already very intensive packed with background knowledge and practical within the one-week time frame Even so there is still quite a gap in terms of experience to make coffee drinks in great consistency with minimum waste of ingredients - pretty much a minimum requirement for barista working in a busy cafe To fill that gap one needs a lot of practice amount extraction milk foam temperature latte art etc and find ways to do that It is only after one has mastered these that s he is truly a barista graduate
N

Pretty good

Course was done promptly and was set in a relaxing environment which made it easy to follow along and complete
T

Its not that hard

I thought this class would be boring but it s actually super fun The teacher has a great sense of humor and really knows how to keep us engaged You can tell they have a lot of experience which makes the lessons even more interesting Highly recommend
D

Stretch your wine knowledge with NZSFW

I enjoyed studying the course in person with other keen students and a knowledgeable tutor WSET Level 3 is a packed interesting course with a lot of learning Start reading early Celia Hay is a knowledgeable and well connected wine tutor She uses good visual maps to help make sense of and illustrate the vast amount of wine region information NZSFW is a good central city venue with parking next door Easy to find good learning spaces The course is quite intense and you should be prepared to study for this as you cover a lot of ground in a fairly condensed timeframe Range of tasting practice helps your theoretical understanding
D

LCQ online course

The course served its purpose for me The lecturer is very knowledgeable I just wish the online course could be videotaped for self-revision purposes
A

I had a great experience at NZSFW and

I had a great experience at NZSFW and with level 5 wine course All the teachers were very knowledgeable and I gained some great qualifications that will help me go further in my career It was great they were in person and we could try lots of wines as practice for the exam
S

The experience was seemless

The experience was seemless The tutors explained everything so well where most of us ended up asking no questions Which is a great sign that the course material was thorough
K

The course was very interactive and

The course was very interactive and very insightful You will learn a lot about alcohol and it s harmful consequences when not properly handled The instructor also explains the topics in a way that everybody will understand

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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 owners, hospitality managers, sommeliers and wine professionals, hospitality tourism entrepreneurs as well as people who just love good food since 1995.

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