About Us
Quality Education Online From Any Kitchen
International Culinary Studio is the only blended online culinary educator in New Zealand accredited by the World Chefs’ Association, something we are very proud of. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, we are committed to providing professional, excellent technology driven education which comprises of accredited courses as well as a range of industry specific, hobby and Junior Chef online culinary courses internationally.
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 programme which includes an industry externship, ensuring students gain the necessary skills to be confident in a commercial culinary environment.
Our Story
Our purpose
The beautiful South Island of New Zealand, with its pristine green mountains, turquoise glacial lakes and picturesque views sets the scene for the formation of a new, innovative learning system designed to teach cooks to become qualified chefs from their own home or work kitchen. International Culinary Studio was founded by Cheryl and Andy Cordier in August 2015 from their home in Christchurch, New Zealand. The culinary studio was created to provide online and blended learning to people wishing to enter the industry and could not afford face-to-face Culinary Education or for people who lived too far from city centres where chef colleges are traditionally based.
For many working cooks, achieving a culinary qualification is only a dream; unable to leave their jobs to study full-time because they need to provide for their families and cannot afford to pay for culinary tuition. The industry has many examples of cooks and chefs who landed in their current role after starting as a kitchen hand or cleaner and stepped in to help the chef when needed. Once they developed their skill and a love for cooking, they stayed in the role and moved up in the kitchen brigade.
Both Andy and Cheryl believe that these cooks and chefs deserve to be recognised as certified chefs by applying for a recognition of their years of experience and contribution to the hospitality industry by afforded them the opportunity to study and become certified with a globally recognised qualification. As you can image, getting anyone to believe that you can study culinary arts online was like taking a flight to Mars!
Our Story
Our purpose
The beautiful South Island of New Zealand, with its pristine green mountains, turquoise glacial lakes and picturesque views sets the scene for the formation of a new, innovative learning system designed to teach cooks to become qualified chefs from their own home or work kitchen. International Culinary Studio was founded by Cheryl and Andy Cordier in August 2015 from their home in Christchurch, New Zealand. The culinary studio was created to provide online and blended learning to people wishing to enter the industry and could not afford face-to-face Culinary Education or for people who lived too far from city centres where chef colleges are traditionally based.
For many working cooks, achieving a culinary qualification is only a dream; unable to leave their jobs to study full-time because they need to provide for their families and cannot afford to pay for culinary tuition. The industry has many examples of cooks and chefs who landed in their current role after starting as a kitchen hand or cleaner and stepped in to help the chef when needed. Once they developed their skill and a love for cooking, they stayed in the role and moved up in the kitchen brigade.
Both Andy and Cheryl believe that these cooks and chefs deserve to be recognised as certified chefs by applying for a recognition of their years of experience and contribution to the hospitality industry by afforded them the opportunity to study and become certified with a globally recognised qualification. As you can image, getting anyone to believe that you can study culinary arts online was like taking a flight to Mars!
Our Values
Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Empathy, Passion & Creativity
Our Purpose
Providing Excellent Technology Driven Culinary Education.
Our Philosophy
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 provide a unique and creative business environment, allowing our employees and students to develop and grow. 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.