Congratulations! | Graduation 2022
On Sunday, June 5, the Stratford Chefs School held its first Graduation Ceremony since 2019 at the Stratford Festival’s Paul D. Fleck Marquee. One of only a handful of culinary institutions successful at offering in-person, hands-on-learning during the global pandemic, we were thrilled to welcome back graduates from 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Executive Director Kim Cosgrove summed up the experience, stating:
“It was such a pleasure to have been able to hold our Graduation Ceremony. COVID-19 brought numerous challenges to the functioning of the School. The process was incredibly challenging, but I am lucky to have a core team of staff who are invested, engaged, dedicated and dependable. Our newest Graduates dealt with the many pandemic challenges with flexibility, grace, and often a few tears. I am so immensely proud of all of them.“
After delays, lockdowns, and industry uncertainty, three classes of Stratford Chefs School graduates were recognized for their achievements. As diplomas and awards were presented, there were rounds of applause, warm embraces, a Marquee full of good cheer, a few tears, and a collective sigh of relief.
Touted as one of the top culinary schools in Canada, Stratford Chefs School offers a two year, 32-week Professional Program leading to candidacy for Red Seal certification. Open Kitchen classes are held for the public from April through October. For more programming information, visit www.stratfordchef.com.
VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESS
Daniel Cassar | Class of 2022
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Class of 2021 Valedictorian Address by Olivia HInchberger -
Class of 2022 Valedictorian Address by Daniel Cassar -
Mary Delorme | Level 1 Outstanding Achievement Overall Award -
Michael Cormier-Hazen | Level 1 Outstanding Achievement Award | Cookery -
Jennifer Otter-Leaney presents the Timothy D. Leaney Memorial Scholarship Award -
Piper Hartley-Hystad | Level 1 IODE Scholarship Award -
Piper Hartley-Hystad | Level 1 Lindsay Reid Memorial Scholarship | Pastry -
Danica Seguin | Level 1 Akeela Rabley Scholarship -
Jonathan Farrell | Level 1 Joseph Hoare Gastronomic Writer in Residence Scholarship -
Liz Lagerwerf | Level 2 SCS Award -
Noah Geene | Elizabeth Baird Award Outstanding Achievement -
Rudy Menard | Elizabeth Baird Award Outstanding Achievement -
Daniel Cassar | Mark Brown Outstanding Achievement in Pastry Award -
Nigel and Ruth Howard Final Business Project Award Winners -
Liz Lagerwerf | Eleanor Kane Award for Outstanding Achievement in Gastronomy -
Elijah Chriistou | Sinopoli Memorial Award for Achievement in Larder -
Daniel Cassar | Wine Theory & Service Award -
Taylor Carde | Randi Rudner Award -
Taylor Carde | Randi Rudner Award
‘Open Kitchen’ Classes Continue
Attention Foodies! Our Open Kitchen cooking class program, led by Chef Instructor Eli Silverthorne, is up and running through September, with something for everyone!
‘Get Cooking!’ classes are intensive workshops focused on themed recipes, such as our classes on Vegetarian cooking, and a variety of International cuisines like Spain, Greece, China, India, Israel, and others.
‘How Do I Use That?’ classes are informative workshops that demonstrate new-to-you kitchen tools or gadgets such as Immersion Circulators for sous vide, Smokers and Knife Sharpening.
‘Trade Secrets’ focuses on exploring a cooking technique, dish or product, such as quick meals, the ultimate Burger, fast fermented breads, pasta-making, and more.
Classes are hands-on and limited in size. Check out the schedule and book your spots early!
* Review our current Safety Measures.
QUESTIONS? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or email Admissions at: admissions@stratfordchef.com
Photography by Terry Manzo (SCS Class of 1985)