A Path to Diverse Career Directions
More than a culinary school, Stratford Chefs School is a path to many food career options in the hospitality industry, from artisanal food producer to recipe tester, to executive chef, to restaurateur. Learn more about how our unique 32-week program, its expert instructors, and our renowned guest chefs can help open up career options for you.
Students experience our highly regarded, hands-on curriculum in Stratford, a small city with easy access to local farm-fresh ingredients, and an unmatched culture of food and art appreciation.
Compelling Career Stories
While chef is the most obvious career path goal to pursue after culinary school, there are actually many different directions within the field of hospitality you can take. After completing their classical training in the culinary arts, Stratford Chefs School graduates have gone on to food careers that include food writers, recipe testers and developers, restaurateurs, sommeliers, entrepreneurs, chef-owners, caterers, instructors and more.
In this webinar video, you will meet some Stratford Chefs School Alumni and other culinary leaders who have gone in very interesting and diverse directions in their careers. You'll hear their compelling food career stories and explore further some of the possibilities that classical culinary training can offer.
What are the Possibilities? Watch Video Webinar
Alumni Guest Speakers
Donna Borooah (Class of 2016)
Former Chef Instructor DISH Cooking School, Recipe Developer and Contributor for Hello Fresh, Chatelaine and the LCBO's Food & Drink Magazine | Click image below to watch Donna's video segment.
Anna Marano (Class of 2017) and Simon Briggs (Class of 2011)
Co-Owners & Chefs, The Panetteria Bakery, Amherstberg, Ontario | Click image below to watch Anna and Simon's video segment.
Bob Blumer | 2021 Stratford Chefs School Writer-in-Residence
Author, Artist, Creator and host Surreal Gourmet and Glutton For Punishment on Food Network Canada | Click image below to watch Bob's video segment.
Mel Athulathmudali (Class of 2016)
Flight Director and Catering Consultant Air Transat, Catering Company Owner, Food Educator Strata Montessori School | Click image below to watch Mel's video segment.
Panel Discussion | Topics
What is the value of a formal education in the culinary arts?
What kinds of opportunities are open to those who pursue classical culinary training at Stratford Chefs School?
How are longstanding equity issues being addressed in the hospitality industry?
What is the culture of the School and of Stratford like?
What is a typical day at the School like?
How is the method-based Curriculum structured, and what are the benefits?
Industry Panelists
Amanda Bradley, Former SCS Service Instructor, Co-Founder Alo Restaurant, Co-Owner Vela Restaurant
Ryan Donovan (Class of 2005) | Co-Owner Richmond Station
Carrie Rau (Class of 2004) | Senior Recipe Developer and Tester, Co-Founder Vinequity
Randi Rudner (Class of 2012) | Core Instructor, SCS Program Manager and Curriculum Developer
Eric Robertson (Class of 2011), Co-owner and chef, Restaurant Pearl Morissette
Jordan Mazzanti | Sommelier Langdon Hall, former SCS Wine Instructor
Moderator: Jeffrey Leney, former Admissions Liaison, Stratford Chefs School
Watch Webinar Panel Discussion
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