Where The Best Chefs Train
Not-for-Profit career college focused on the innovative, hands-on training of high quality, aspiring chefs and culinary entrepreneurs.
Get Cooking! | Game Day Food
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Sunday, January 27th, 2019
at 1:00 pm
Intensive workshops focused on themed recipes.
Trade Secrets | Coffee & Doughnuts
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Sunday, February 10th, 2019
at 1:00 pm
Intensive workshops focused on a cooking technique, dish or product.
Trade Secrets | Pasta
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Sunday, February 24th, 2019
at 1:00 pm
Intensive workshops focused on a cooking technique, dish or product.
International Inspirations: Alice Waters, Chez Panisse
Dexter Kiriopoulos
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Poached Cod with Pickled Vegetable Relish
Bread and Onion Soup with Red Wine
Roast Chicken with Wild Mushrooms en Papillotte and Garden Salad
Caramelized Pear Tart with Late Harvest Riesling Ice Cream
International Inspirations: Daniel Patterson, Coi
Kyle Hesketh
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, January 17th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Dungeness Crab Encased in its Consommé, Buttered Crab
Savory Chanterelle Porridge, Pig’s foot, Sorrel
Poached and Grilled Lamb, Chard, Garum
Carrots Roasted in Coffee Beans
Passionfruit Baba, White Chocolate, Honeycomb, Coriander
International Inspirations: Ben Shewry, Attica
Christopher Bassel
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, January 18th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Pink Shrimp, Lemon Balm, Lemon Oil
Purslane, Cucumbers, Pumpkin Seeds
Smoked Roast Rib, Pickles and Oak-Wine Salt 135
Heidi Gruyere, Walnut, Red Wine Distillation
Happy Fruits’ Organic Almonds
International Inspirations: David Kinch, Manresa
Sean Hannam
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, January 19th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Garden Beignets and Crispy Leaves
Lightly Smoked Oyster with lemon Ice
Veal and Albacore Tartare, Cabbage and Capers
Assorted Potatoes, Soft and Crispy with Curds and Whey, a Norinade
Deer with Roasted Date and Brussels Sprouts
Milk and Chocolate
ICR: Ryan Brown, Annabel's (London, England) | SCS Class of 2006
Mitchell Roy
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Tuna Tartare, Yuzu Truffle Dressing, Vegetable Crisps
Aromatic Crispy Duck Salad
Chicken & Octopus Anticuchos
Steamed Bass, Banana Leaf, Black Bean
Baby Chicken, White Miso, Lime
Grilled Broccoli & Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Yuzu Granita
Matcha Cheesecake, Hibiscus & Raspberry
ICR: Ryan Brown, Annabel's (London, England) | SCS Class of 2006
Ryan Morrison
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Beef & Oyster Tartare, Grilled Sourdough
Smoked Eel, “Salad Lyonnaise”
Stone Bass “Mariniere”
Comté, Parsnip & Treacle Cake
Gianduja Palet, Grapefruit
ICR: Ryan Brown, Annabel's (London, England) | SCS Class of 2006
Kate McDougall
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, January 24th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
“Nikkei” Guacamole, Vegetable Crisps
Japanese Aubergine, Labneh, Black Garlic
Cauliflower Curry, Moilee, Yoghurt & Spelt
Corn Tamale, Black Truffle & Wild Mushroom
Exotic Fruit Vacherin, Coconut
ICR: Ryan Brown, Annabel's (London, England) | SCS Class of 2006
Jordan Clayton-Douglas & Alexander Pivnick
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, January 25th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Scallop Carpaccio, Caviar, Green Apple
Pumpkin Soup, Brioche
Potato Gnocchi, Black Truffle, Parmesan Foam
Steak Diane, Confit Onion, Black Truffle
Pistachio & Chocolate Tart, Fleur d’Oranger
ICR: Ryan Brown, Annabel's (London, England) | SCS Class of 2006
Tanner Wituik & Christopher Bassel
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, January 26th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Fried Chicken Royale, Tahini & Caviar
Stone Bass Aguachile, Avocado Tomato
Salmon Tiradito, Lemongrass & Panca Chilli
Braised Shortrib, Gochujang & Kaffir Lime
Grilled Black Cod, Thai Spiced, Fragrant Herbs
Miso Glazed Aubergine, Aji Amarillo & Arare
Hibiscus Granita
Crunchy Chocolate Mousse, Molle Pepper
ICR: Carlo Coxon, Grain Store (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Nathan Graff-Rowe
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Grilled Oysters, Spinach & Hollandaise
Tuna Carpaccio, Fresh Herb Salad
Polenta, Pumpkin, Truffle, Parmesan Foam
Rack of Lamb, Braised Shoulder, Caramelised Garlic, Dauphinoise, Thyme
Chocolate Tart, Orange Crème Fraîche
ICR: Carlo Coxon, Grain Store (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Jules Faulkner
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Gravadlax, Caper & Fennel Salad
Crab Ravioli, Vegetable Julienne, Bisque
Heritage Beetroots, Goats’ Cheese,
Orange, Chicory, Caramelised Walnut
Monkfish, Braised Oxtail, Horseradish, Potato Purée
Crème Brûlée, Rhubarb, Shortbread, Maple Syrup
ICR: Carlo Coxon, Grain Store (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Cody Wideman
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, January 31st, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Poached Oysters, Cucumber & Ginger Beurre Blanc
Lobster, Tagliatelle, Caviar, Bisque
Truffle Gnocchi, Chestnut & Salsify
Smoked Pigeon, Puy Lentils, Hickory, Ardrahan Cheese
Apple Tart Tatin, Vanilla Ice Cream
ICR: Carlo Coxon, Grain Store (Edinburgh, Scotland)
David Monkhouse
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, February 1st, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Chicken, Chilli, Lime & Coriander ‘Shooter’
Confit Chicken Bon Bon
Scallop, Maple Syrup Glazed Pork Belly, Apple & Watercress
Sweet Potato & Spinach Rotolo, Beurre Noisette
Venison, Salsify, Cavolo Nero, Brambles
Plum & Almond Tart, Pedro Ximinéz, Crème Anglaise
ICR: Carlo Coxon, Grain Store (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Mark Dickey
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Halibut Ceviche, Lime, Jalapeño, Chervil
Octopus, Heritage Potato, Aioli
Pumpkin Ravioli, Chestnut & Sage
Rib Eye of Beef, Ox Cheek, Crispy Tongue,
Parmentier Potatoes, Oyster Mushrooms
Chocolate Fondant, Maple Syrup, Crème Fraîche
International Inspirations: David Chang, Momofuku
Thomas Noftall
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Roasted Scallop with Pickled Chantrelles and Nori
Cured Hamachi with Horseradish-Edamame Purée
Marinated Hanger Steak Ssäm
Fried Apple Pie
International Inspirations: Frank Pabst, Blue Water Café
Trent Gadbois
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Kusshi Oysters with Pickled Vegetables and Horseradish Foam
Sesame-crusted Scallops with Japanese Eggplant
Smoked Black Cod with Beluga Lentils
Hazelnut Financiers with Vanilla-Poached Pears
International Inspirations: Eric Ripert, Le Bernardin
Jessica Johnston
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Layered Crab, Avocado, and Potato with Yellow Aji Pepper Sauce
Albacore Tuna Poached in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Potato Crisps and Light Red Wine Béarnaise
Crispy Braised Pork Belly and Baby Calamari Basquaise
Chestnut Parfait with Oven-Roasted Bosc Pear and Candied Orange Peel
International Inspirations: Gordon Ramsay, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
Barbara Langford
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, February 8th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Butternut Squash Velouté with Sautéed Cèpes, Scallops, Parmesan Crisp, and Mushroom-White Truffle Tortellini
Seared Loin of Tuna with Poached Veal Fillet and Caper Dressing
Roast Saddle and Leg of Rabbit, Cauliflower, Haricot Blanc and Young Lettuce
Apple Parfait with Honeycomb, Bitter Chocolate and Champagne Foam
International Inspirations: Pascal Barbot, L'Astrance
Kassandra Smart
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, February 9th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Sesame | Tomato-Red Currant | Banyuls Vinegar
Crab | Avocado Ravioli | Sweet Almond Oil
Pork | Cockle | Treviso
Lamb | Black Curry | Eggplant
Vacherin | Citrus | Ricotta
International Inspirations: Hiro Sone, Terra
Travis Matt
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, February 12th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Tuna Tartare with Spicy Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette
Petit Ragout of Sweetbreads, Mushrooms and Prosciutto
Medallions of Lamb with Anchovy-Black Olive Sauce and Artichoke Fritters
Orange Risotto in Brandy Snaps with Passionfruit Sauce
International Inspirations: James Walt, Araxi | SCS Class of 1991
Martin Hernandez
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, February 13th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Salmon Tartare with Seaweed
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Tempura
Crispy Duck Confit with Lentils and Honey-Roasted Carrots
Pineapple Upside-Down ‘Tart’
CGC Dinner: Neil Baxter
Dexter Kiriopoulos
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, February 14th, 2019
at 6:45 pm
*We ask that all guests please arrive for 6:45PM*
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: Jon Rennie
Zachary Phillips
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, February 15th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Jacob Confurius
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, February 16th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: Michael Lam & Gastao Rodrigues
Kyle Hesketh
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, February 19th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: Nuit Regular, PAI Northern Thai Kitchen (Toronto)
Thomas Noftall
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: TBA
Sean Hannam
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, February 21st, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: Melanie Blouin
Jessica Johnston
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, February 22nd, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: Scott Roberts & Aaron Dalton
Trent Gadbois
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
at 6:45 pm
ALL GUESTS ARE ASKED TO ARRIVE FOR 6:45PM
YELLOWTAIL / Geoduck / Kaffir Lime / Green Chili
LOBSTER / Lemongrass / Coconut / Galangal
CRAB / Cucumber / Coriander / Celery
RED DEER / Long Pepper / Wild Rice / Matsutake / Dry Miso
STURGEON / L’Arpege Egg / Smoked Potato / Caviar
OYSTER / Vermicelli / Cucumber / Sambal Oelek
TEA SMOKED SALMON / Ikura / Yuzu
SHRIMP / Brioche / Wasabi / Napa Cabbage / Togarashi
SWEETCORN / Takoyaki Sauce / Bonito / Aonori
CUTTLEFISH / Mangalitza Lardo / Water Chestnut / Ginger / White Pepper
EEL / Black Bean / Sea Truffle
DUCK / Abalone / Gochujang / Barley Miso
BANANA / Foie Gras / Kyoho Grape / Salted Caramel / Peanuts
NASHI PEAR / White Chocolate / Cocoa Butter
ÎLE FLOTTANTE “Koh Samui”
CGC Dinner: Eric Robertson & Daniel Hadida, The Restaurant at Pearl Morissette (Jordan Station)
Kassandra Smart
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: José Matamoros
Martin Hernandez
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: Randi Rudner
Travis Matt
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Thursday, February 28th, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
CGC Dinner: Mike Booth
Barbara Langford
136 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada
Friday, March 1st, 2019
at 6:30 pm
Menu TBA
Vanessa Wagar
Stratford Chefs School, Class of 2015 | Manager at The Scone Witch (Ottawa)
“The experience and knowledge of the Chef Instructors surpasses any other course or program I’ve looked at. The level of knowledge learned by graduates of SCS is also far superior then any other graduate students I’ve seen first hand that apply for a job at my business. As an older student I had doubts but SCS gave me the support and determination to finish the program. Turns out it was the best decision of my life! Thank You SCS!!”