We'll get you the kitchen skills and confidence you'll need to become a professional chef or baker
Inspired by New Zealand's vibrant food culture, The Culinary Collective is built around the ways people like to eat, drink and be entertained today. If you love to cook or bake, have a dream to work for yourself or want to share your passion for food with others, you can choose from an exciting range of culinary and bakery courses with a unique kiwi flavour. When you train with us, you’ll get to s
20/05/2026
Showcasing their culinary artistry 🍽️✨
Our Level 5 Cookery students at our Auckland Central campus impressed visitors at their recent Open Day with beautifully plated creations that highlighted their creativity, skill, and passion for the industry.
A fantastic display from our future chefs, we’re so proud!
23/04/2026
Love food? Come see what you can cook up at our Open Day 🔥
Sign up today culinarycollective.co.nz/open-day 👩🍳
24/03/2026
Fresh bread, full hearts 🥖💛
Our amazing students and tutors at our Auckland Central campus hosted a bread sale at Cafe Kai Pai (our on campus cafe), raising funds for Starship Hospital. Every loaf helped make a difference for Kiwi kids and their whānau.
Missed the sale but still want to support? You can donate here: https://bit.ly/TCC-AC-Starship
Ngā mihi to everyone who baked, bought, and gave so generously 🙌
17/02/2026
✨Hamilton Campus✨
Check out our Level 5 Diploma in Cookery students first chance to try their hand at molecular gastronomy.
Using a variety of Texturas products to create flavourful spheres, foams and caviars as part of learning advanced culinary techniques!
12/02/2026
Meet Warisa, one of our incredible Bakery graduates 👩🍳✨
Seeing our students grow in confidence and graduate with skills that can take them anywhere in the culinary world is what we’re all about.
We’re so proud of Warisa and all of our recent grads!
Missed our February intakes? Send us a DM and let’s get your career cooking in 2026 🙌🔥
Do your exams look like this? Asking for a friend 🤭
Onion Slice off! Can you beat our students? 🧅
Culinary Collective students guess the key Ingredients! 🥣
So proud of our students! 🧑🏻🍳
22/12/2025
AUREUM – The Five Elements Experience ⭐
Aureum marked the final showcase for our Level 5 Cookery students at Auckland Central Campus - a sophisticated culinary journey inspired by the five ancient elements: Earth, Wood, Fire, Metal, and Water. Each dish paid tribute to its element through thoughtful flavour combinations, innovative techniques, and beautifully executed textures.
The event not only highlighted the students’ creativity and discipline but also demonstrated their growing mastery as emerging chefs, blending storytelling with culinary artistry. Stakeholders, including industry professionals and experienced chefs, offered excellent feedback, acknowledging the high standard of the event, along with a few constructive insights to support continued growth.
| Monday | 7:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 5pm |
