Te Kura o Tahuaroa School of Food and Hospitality

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The world of food and hospitality is competitive

Wherever you work, if you dream of creating first class food, delivering first class service or managing a successful business, if you want to be the best, you have to train with the best.


At CPIT you'll be inspired by a team of talented, dedicated tutors who are proud of the School of Food and Hospitality's positive culture. When you choose to study with us, you can be 100 per cent confident that you’ll be learning in a creative, supportive environment.

The School of Food and Hospitality is located at our Madras Street Campus in Christchurch.

Subjects

Choose from qualifications in chef training, bakery, hospitality management, restaurant wine and bar, and travel. You can also train for the Licence Controller's Qualification (LCQ) or study short courses in Bar Service Essentials, Cocktail Mixology and Barista Essentials.

Facilities and resources

The School's facilities are purpose-built for training purposes and include:

  • Five kitchens and a professional bakery facility
  • Fully licenced training restaurant, bar and café environments
  • Training reception and hotel suite
  • Training bar and barista room.

Industry and community

We are proud of the close relationships we have with industry organisations including:

  • Industry training organisations (ITOs)
  • Hotel groups
  • Producer boards
  • Retail sector experts
  • International colleges.

These industry associations give you valuable exposure to industry leaders and experts who are regularly invited to lecture, teach and train students in various specialty areas. These opportunities provide you with relevant, up to date specialist industry knowledge which supports the skills and experience you gain through your studies.

CPIT graduates succeed locally and globally, whether working with international hotels, intimate restaurants or global businesses. A CPIT qualification gives employers a clear signal that you have the skills and practical experience to contribute to the workplace from day one.

Contact us

Email: info@cpit.ac.nz
Phone, local calling area: 03 940 8000
Free Call (New Zealand): 0800 24 24 76
International: +64 3 940 8000
Fax: +64 3 366 6544