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Alumni Feature: Jeff Crump (Class of 1997 | Earth to Table Bread Bar)

Born in London Ontario, Jeff did not find cooking until he graduated University of Western Ontario. Stratford Chef School taught him to train with the best, so he worked at Chez Panisse, the Fat Duck, and Lumiere in Vancouver. Jeff became an…

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July Recipe of the Month: Peas, Feta, & Mint Salad (from Bread Bar)

This month’s recipe is from SCS Alumnus Jeff Crump’s restaurant Earth to Table Bread Bar, which was recently listed in OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in Canada 2017. Don’t miss Jeff at our AFW 2018 Launch Party on July 14th!

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June Recipe of the Month: Thai Grilled Beef Salad

Spicy and fresh, this salad is perfect for those humid summer nights where food is the last thing on your mind.  For a quick dinner, you can make the salad ahead of time (be sure to make the dressing fresh though, to…

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Alumni Feature: Cameron Stauch, Author of Vegetarian Vietnam

As the husband of a Canadian diplomat, Cameron Stauch has travelled the world and had the opportunity to explore, in depth, the local cuisines of Hong Kong, India, Vietnam, and Thailand (where he is currently based). It was during a three year…

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May Recipe of the Month: Spring Mix Risotto with Ramp Pesto

Foraging season has begun and ramps, or “wild onion”, are beginning to sprout up all over. Growing in large patches where the sunlight breaks through the forest’s tree canopy,  you can almost find them from smell alone. The aroma of onion and…

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What Sets Stratford Chefs School Apart

Innovative, World-class Program*

Our unique program model is method-based, hands-on, experiential, work-integrated learning, safely adapted to Covid-19 protocols.

High Quality Program*

An enriched, immersive curriculum with exceptional standards and small classes. Collaborative, experiential learning through practical classes, Dinner Labs, and Dinners To Go, with strict adherence to Public Health requirements.

Expert Instructors

Our approachable Chef Instructors and Guest Chefs bring diverse experience and culinary backgrounds to our collaborative, real-world learning environment.

Not-for-Profit Model

Profits are reinvested into our program and facilities; fundraising helps keep tuition costs realistic.

Alumni

SCS is widely recognized for training cooks who become the best chefs. Our reputation is built on Alumni success stories.

 

*This Employment Ontario Apprenticeship In-Class Training is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.  

 

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