November 29
Join the World’s Largest Generosity Movement
The success, excellence and longevity of our culinary program would not be possible without the enduring support of a generous community. This support has helped keep the Stratford Chefs School – a non-profit career college and registered charity – and the richness of its educational program a reality since 1983, for more than 800 graduates.
We invite you to support SCS by donating on GivingTuesday.
This year, we are thrilled to have a generous anonymous donor who will MATCH GivingTuesday donations to Stratford Chefs School made now through December 17th, up to a maximum of $5,000!
Your tax deductible donation will help the School maintain an unparalleled standard in the field of contemporary gastronomy and hospitality, support students, and allow the School, and by extension our community, to thrive. THANK YOU!
Student Chef Dinners
DINE IN and PICK UP available
As part of their hands-on training, SCS Students prepare and serve innovative multi-course Dinner menus, overseen by their Chef Instructors, for you to enjoy Tuesday through Saturday. There is a unique menu each night.
Our International Inspirations Dinner Series – four course menus inspired by internationally renowned chefs and interpreted by our student chefs – will kick off on Tuesday November 29 with a Menu inspired by SCS Alumnus James Walt, of Araxi Restaurant, Whistler B.C.
Check out all the menus and reserve your favourites now!
* GUEST REVIEW *
“Outstanding food and value! We go to a number of Chefs School dinners every year. The food never disappoints. The service is excellent, and…. you can’t beat the price. While the kitchen team are students, they are training in the best chef school in the country, under chef instructors who are themselves absolutely top ranked professional chefs. So, invariably, you get meals and wine pairings that would easily cost twice as much or more at a high end restaurant. What is not to love about great quality, helping support a new generation of chefs, and a great price?” – Bill H. | Visited on November 22, 2022
Summer and Fall 2023
Professional Program Applications
Are Now Being Accepted
Are you looking for a career in the culinary industry?
Whether you plan to become a Red Seal chef, food photographer, food blogger and writer, business owner, recipe developer, recipe tester, or any one of the dozens of culinary careers that our graduates pursue, Stratford Chefs School is the place to start working towards your goal.
What sets our program apart?
Take a moment to hear from Randi Rudner, Stratford Chefs School Program Manager as she describes the unique benefits of our 32-Week Professional Program.
Interested in hearing and seeing more?
Book a Campus Tour and explore our Professional Kitchens, Dining Room, and Learning Centre.
Reserve your Tour now by contacting Elizabeth Kerr at admissions@stratfordchef.com.
“When I decided to be a chef, I made it a goal to pick the best culinary school in the country to build a solid foundation. I chose the Stratford Chefs School, mostly for its reputation for producing talent, for its intense training program, and for the intimate student – teacher ratio. I certainly wouldn’t be where I am in my career without the connections I made and the skills that I learned there.”
Carl Heinrich | Executive Chef and Co-owner, Richmond Station, Toronto | Stratford Chefs School Class of 2005 | Top Chef Canada 2012
“The Stratford Chefs School provides the training to create world-class chefs who are comfortable working in any kitchen environment. Its immersive, approachable, interactive curriculum provided me with the tools and confidence that I needed early on in my career to make the transition from the school setting to the workforce. Perhaps most important to me are the lasting friendships that were made, the ongoing support from the SCS community, and exciting collaborations with other alumni.”
Alondra Galvez | Owner/Chef, El Cactus Taco Shop | Stratford Chefs School Class of 2003
“At the Chefs School, I was given the opportunity to challenge myself, and expand the limits of my culinary skill and knowledge. SCS gave me the ability to trust in my own skill and allowed me to expand my knowledge. Now I confidently pass that skill and knowledge to my students.”
Mel Athulathmudali | Teacher, Strata Montessori | Owner, Chef Mel Catering | Stratford Chefs School Class of 2016
QUESTIONS? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or email Admissions at: admissions@stratfordchef.com
Photography by Terry Manzo (SCS Class of 1985)