The last day our campuses are open is Friday 20th December 2024. Campuses will reopen on Wednesday 15th January 2025. If you would like to chat to one of our staff about enrolling with us, simply fill in an enquiry form and we will talk you through your options when we are back on board in the new year.
STAR & Gateway Courses
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At The Culinary Collective our range of short courses are built to give you the chance to have fun studying something you’re interested in and to give you a change of scene from school.
Our goal is to grow the next generation of chefs and bakers to put us on the world map. The way you’ll learn is built around the ways people like to eat, drink and be entertained today.
Explore the fun you can have in the cookery and bakery sector while you learn and upskill with friends.
Download the STAR & Gateway courses brochure here.
Check out our Star & Gateway Tasters, Courses, & Holiday Programmes
Available at Auckland Central, Sylvia Park & Hamilton Campuses.
Need more info? Check out our schedule guides for the Auckland Central, Sylvia Park & Hamilton Campuses.
Tasters & Courses
Sugar Coated
1 DAY TASTER
Crafting desserts requires a unique set of skills, from precision measurements to a passion for flavour pairing.
You will experiment with techniques, balance delicate textures and tastes, and uncover the secrets of presentation. Turn the simplest ingredients into mouth-watering works of edible art.
So, if you are ready to indulge in the world of sugar, spice, and everything nice, your journey starts here.
$70 PP + GST
Slice It Right
1 DAY TASTER
Discover the culinary secrets of one of the world’s most beloved dishes with our immersive pizza-making experience! Delve into the alchemy of crafting the perfect sauce, balance flavour profiles and the art of cheese. With each step, your confidence will soar, allowing you to create your own unique combinations. Mmmmm doughlicious!
$70 PP + GST
The Sugar Sorcerer
2 DAY TASTER
This culinary discipline blends science and art, pushing the boundaries of flavour, texture, and presentation to create an innovative dish that blows your mind. You will learn to alter the physical and chemical properties of ingredients as you work with techniques like emulsion, foaming, caviar spheres and gelling.
$140 PP + GST
Keep Calm & Cater On
3 DAY COURSE
EXPERIENCE AN INDUSTRY & EARN:
UNIT 13281
Level 2, Credits 2
Prepare, assemble and present a range of delicious sandwiches for service. A very tasty introduction to the busy and exciting world of catering.
$180 PP + GST
Block Course & Holiday Programme
Masterchef
10 WEEK BLOCK COURSE
1 day per week 9am - 3pm
Level 2, Credits 8
If you are passionate about cooking and would like to learn more about the application of cookery methods then this course is for you. Learn to prepare, cook and present food with basic garnishing and sauces to match. Impress each other with your own Masterchef dish in a commercial kitchen.
UNIT 13278
Level 2, Credits 2
Cook food items by roasting.
UNIT 13272
Level 2, Credits 2
Cook food items by baking.
UNIT 13276
Level 2, Credits 2
Cook food items by grilling.
UNIT 13271
Level 2, Credits 2
Cook food items by frying.
$500 PP + GST
Bake It Till You Make It
5 DAY COURSE
EXPERIENCE AN INDUSTRY & EARN:
UNIT 13322
Level 3, Credits 5
In our commercial kitchens, prepare and bake a variety of iconic pantry dishes. Gain culinary skills as you craft delicious pastries to share with your classmates.
$250 PP + GST
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