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La Botica Internship for Bettina Adriano
When Bettina Adriano gained a scholarship to study cookery, she never imagined just how far it would take her. But fast forward 12 months and not only has she got an industry respected culinary arts qualification - but she also...
Top chef: Kaur blimey, Jasbir a hit in Spain
Nineteen thousand kilometres is a long way to travel for truffles, but for Farm Cove local Jasbir Kaur it’s all in a day’s work.
Climbed To The Top
Winika Hutchins always dreamed of becoming a top chef. This year, she will realise her dream, representing New Zealand in the world truffles championships—Cocinando con Trufa.
Master of Tapas
When it comes to tapas, Ignite Colleges General Manager chef Jasbir Kaur knows her stuff.
Auckland Schools Cook for Cancer
A group of Auckland high schools have teamed up with a top cookery school to raise money for Kiwi kids with cancer.
Tantalus Estate Head Chef wins Australasian Tapas Comp
Tino Passano, head chef at Waiheke Island’s Tantalus Estate Vineyard, has been named the Australasian Tapas Champion for 2019, earning a spot at the World Tapas competition in Spain later this year.
Auckland Fires up for 2019 Australasian Tapas Competition
Leading chefs from both sides of the Tasman are sharpening their knives as they prepare for battle in the 2019 Australasian Tapas Competition. Read full article here
Kiwi chefs, Spanish flair
Opportunities to intern in Spain are one of the benefits Ignite Colleges offers its cookery students. Angela Scrivener has just returned from a three month stint at a Michelin star restaurant there. Find out more about her experience in Hospitality...
Ignite the Chef in You
Some of New Zealand’s best chefs will showcase their favorite recipes in a new web series ‘Ignite the Chef in You’, just launched at Ignite Colleges cookery school in Manukau. Filming for episode one kicked off with Clooney Head Chef...
NZ Chefs Unite at Ignite
Talented chefs from the past, present and future joined forces last night in a special culinary event showcasing New Zealand’s finest.
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