International Culinary Studio is the only blended online culinary educator in New Zealand recognised by the World Chefs’ Association, something we are very proud of. Although a global business, our headoffice is based in Christchurch, New Zealand and we are committed to providing professional, excellent technology driven education which comprises of globally recognised accredited courses as well as a range of industry specific, hobby and Junior Chef online culinary courses. 

Taught by industry leading chef educators, blended learning combines in-person teaching and online education, which is a transition away from the days when a teacher would stand up in front of a room and lecture for an hour. This is largely thanks to the rapid development of technology, which allows us to learn at a faster, broader rate. The blended learning approach is extremely flexible, meaning that hospitality students can study and work at the same time. We work closely with our students to offer our unique career related programmes which includes an industry externship, ensuring students gain the necessary skills to be confident in a commercial culinary environment.

Our vision and our mission: To be a world leader in offering a range of internationally recognised and globally accredited professional chef qualifications and programmes in a technology based blended delivery model to individuals and corporates in the hospitality and education sectors.

Our values: Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Empathy, Passion & Creativity. 

We provide excellent online culinary education, enabling students to study and work, whilst completing an Internationally Accredited or NZQA Culinary Qualification.  We have Worldchefs, City & Guilds, American Culinary Federation and NZQA accreditation and/or approval and individuals that successfully complete any of these courses have the opportunity to gain quality positions in kitchens around the world.

We are the leading private education provider of accredited international online culinary qualifications whether to local or international students. Our unique teaching philosophy which encompasses a 360 degree – hi-touch student model uses a modern approach to ensure students play an active part in their own learning experience. Taught by industry leading chef educators, our students get world class training using technology which combined with industry experience and access to our International Alumni Network of Chefs ensures that they are well prepared for a career in culinary anywhere.

We are committed to building solid and lasting relationships within the hospitality industry and strive to assist each and every student to gain suitable employment or reach their personal culinary dreams and goals. 

If you are a student looking to get a formal qualification, or an employer that is striving to be an EMPLOYER OF CHOICE or a fellow educator in the hospitality sector, looking to get into the online space, let's chat.