Longo Loves Learning
July 12, 2017
Studying the Certificate in Bakery at EIT, Longo Reo Te Kooro tracks his Samoan descent through his father, who moved to New Zealand in his teens. Longo’s Samoan family are from Apia and...
Loving the Local at Locavore at Scholars
June 14, 2017
EIT’s trainee chefs recently celebrated the bounty of Hawke’s Bay, artistically presenting their preserves and charcuterie wares at the School of Hospitality’s second annual Locavore at...
Roastery Adds Flavour to Bay’s Coffee Culture
May 1, 2017
Building on business and barista skills gained at EIT, Ethan Phillips is developing his recently established coffee roastery in Napier. “Every aspect of my learning has been a stepping stone...
Bay Baker Shares a Passion For The Trade
January 18, 2017
The third generation in his family to work as a baker, Stefan Schmith is excited about passing on the secrets of his age-old trade to would-be bakers in Hawke’s Bay. German-born and trained,...
Entreēs for Aspiring Bakers
January 9, 2017
Two new programmes aimed at would-be bakers launch at EIT in March 2017. The New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) Level 4* will cover the basic skills needed for working in...
Students Mobilise for Region’s Wine Awards
October 18, 2016
EIT students and tutors are gearing up to help make one of the region’s most celebrated events a standout success. As in past years, EIT is enthusiastically supporting the Hawke’s Bay A...
Hospitality Programmes A Delicious Journey
October 12, 2016
Maria Hiko is on her way to foodie heaven. When she talks about delicious nutritious food, Maria Hiko has that sparkling infectious enthusiasm seen in people who have found their...
EIT helps cook islanders grow healthy food
June 9, 2016
When the Cook Islands needed help to teach their people sustainable gardening which embraced traditional methods, they gave EIT a call.With their experience assisting our region’s isolated...
Top Singaporean Chef Visits The Bay
April 26, 2016
EIT-trained chef Jenna White is perfecting her patisserie skills as an executive chef at one of Singapore’s most elegant and highly rated restaurants.Jenna creates deserts for guests at Flutes,...
Graduate Aims For Sweet Life
April 8, 2016
Graduate chef Matthew Howell enjoyed his EIT studies so much that he’s back for a taste of more.Working for Design Cuisine, which caters for the Hawke’s Bay Club’s restaurant and other...