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SIT graduate wins regional finals in Golden Chefs’ Hat competition

Monday, 30 June 2025
Rising culinary star, Southland’s own Sam Kissell, displayed his burgeoning talent last Thursday, winning the South Island regional final of the Nestle Golden Chefs’ Hat competition,...
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Avis Owen – Diploma of Professional Chef Practice

Avis Owen – Diploma of Professional Chef Practice

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Diploma of Professional Chef Practice
At a time of life when many people are usually beginning to think about retirement, “the other side of 55”, Avis Owen was launching herself into training for a new vocation that opened...
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Chef shares international competition skills with SIT students

Chef shares international competition skills with SIT students

Thursday, 3 October 2024
Te Anau restaurant owner and head chef, Cam Davies, recently spent a weekend honing his competition skills at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT); he shared the day with three Cookery students...
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Fundraiser dinner ensures hospitality mentor’s legacy continues

Fundraiser dinner ensures hospitality mentor’s legacy continues

Monday, 19 August 2024
The legacy of well-known Southland Hospitality/Cookery tutor and mentor, Scott Richardson, is being enthusiastically championed by the next generation, which bodes well for the continued success...
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SIT young chefs achieve silver and bronze medals in regional competition

Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Southern Institute of Technology Cookery students, Yari Mowatt and Sam Kissell recently tasted success at the 2024 South Island Regional Cook-off of the Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award, coming...
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Budding Chef reaps rewards at ‘Famous’ Luncheon

Budding Chef reaps rewards at ‘Famous’ Luncheon

Tuesday, 7 May 2024
SIT | Te Pūkenga Cookery student Yari Mowatt and 29 of her fellow classmates who had their hard work and dedication rewarded recently, as they worked under the guidance of some of the...
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Aman Baraiya

Aman Baraiya

Monday, 6 November 2023
Level 4 Cookery
Hailing from Nagpur, Maharashtra, Aman Baraiya sought out training opportunities further afield after studying and starting his hospitality career in India. Graduating with a Hotel Management...
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SIT student wins bronze at regional cook-off

SIT student wins bronze at regional cook-off

Tuesday, 15 August 2023
SIT - Te Pūkenga Cookery student, Yari Mowatt, has had success in her first culinary competition, achieving a bronze medal in a close contest against more experienced competitors.
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