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Guest Chef Feature: Yva Santini, The Starlight
February 11, 2025
Our Canadian Guest Chef Yva Santini has played a key role in many kitchens in the Stratford restaurant scene, currently as Executive Chef of The Starlight.
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February 11, 2025
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Canadian Guest Chefs Series
February 6, 2025
Our Canadian Guest Chef Dinner Series is officially underway! Every February at the School, prestigious Guest Chefs from around the province, and from our own backyard, are invited to bring their cuisine to Stratford Chefs School.
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February 6, 2025
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Public Wine Classes with Alexandra Evans
December 13, 2024
In January 2025, the School will launch a series of Wine Classes for the public, taught by Sommelier Alexandra Evans, Wine and Service Instructor. Learn more about Alex’s background, her passion for wine and her plan for these new classes.
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December 13, 2024
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Chef Spotlight: David Chang, Momofuku
November 22, 2024
Korean-American Chef-Restaurateur David Chang had a noodle obsession that has grown into an influential and inspiring Momofuku empire.
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November 22, 2024
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International Chef Clare Smyth, Core
November 18, 2024
Get to know British sensation Chef Clare Smyth, a favourite on our International Inspirations Dinner calendar.
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November 18, 2024
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Food Writing 101: Our Writer-in-Residence Program
November 12, 2024
A unique aspect of our innovative curriculum is the annual Joseph Hoare Gastronomic Writer-In-Residence (JHGWIR) program, which offers students the opportunity to learn first-hand from an experienced food writing professional.
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November 12, 2024
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Alumni Feature: Ashley & Mike Fry, Poppy’s Bagel
November 4, 2024
Meet Ashley and Mike Fry from our Class of 2015! They first met at Stratford Chefs School; now they’re married and proud co-owners and chefs of Poppy’s Bagel and Bakery, Waterloo.
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November 4, 2024
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Food Security and Community Gardens
October 29, 2024
A student’s Gastronomy assignment investigates how community gardening works and the impact it has on local food insecurity issues.
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October 29, 2024
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Escoffier Dinner Extravaganza
October 22, 2024
Our annual Escoffier dinner is an eagerly anticipated event in December that pays homage to the culinary legacy of Auguste Escoffier. Join us!
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October 22, 2024
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A New School Year Begins: Orientation
October 15, 2024
A new School year begins! Orientation week kicks things off before classes and dinner labs officially begin. Learn more about what our students learn during their jam-packed Orientation agenda.
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October 15, 2024
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Alumni Feature: Simon Briggs & Anna Marano
October 8, 2024
“Food is an artistic expression.” Alumni Feature: Meet The Panetteria’s dynamic baking duo – and Stratford Chefs School Alumni – Anna Marano and Simon Briggs.
Plus, a favourite School recipe!
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October 8, 2024
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Sustainability & Agri-Food Production
October 1, 2024
In Gastronomy, our students reflect on the food world and investigate Canadian food production, sustainability, and consumption issues, such as the chronic labour shortage in agri-food production.
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October 1, 2024