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The Granite Belt offers food education for those who want to acquire the formal qualifications to build a career in the industry, to those wanting to be better "dinner party cooks".
Vocational training: The Granite Belt is home to the world's first College of Wine Tourism. This $6.5 million purpose-built education and training institute is located on the town by-pass, almost opposite Stanthorpe State High School campus with which is shares a number of resources. Students produce wine under the Banca Ridge label sourced from grapes in its own vineyard.
Years ago anyone wanting to pursue a career in wine or food would learn initially at home and then receive informal on-the-job training. Today things are different and formal qualifications are sought by most prospective employers so the community has responded. To learn more about the QCWT click here.
Dining out and want to learn more - you'll find many Granite Belt chefs and cooks are happy to share their recipes or the secrets of their success. If it is not too busy when you visit, just ask.
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