What a GALA Night!
What a fun night! Congratulations to our Class of 2024, who executed a fabulous Gala Reception and Dinner Sunday night – alongside our Chef Instructor team of Randi Rudner, Mike Booth and Neil Baxter – for more than a hundred guests at the stunning Elora Mill. These up and coming chefs have now completed their two-year culinary program. We wish them all the very best! CONGRATULATIONS!
Our Live and Silent Auctions were a smashing success, thank you to our generous Auction donors and enthusiastic bidders! And of course, many thanks to our amazing Gala Sponsors, we truly appreciate your partnership. Thank you for supporting Stratford Chefs School.
Photos: Terry Manzo
Thank you to our GALA Sponsors:
Venue Partner: ELORA MILL HOTEL & SPA
Reception Sponsor: NICKEL 9 DISTILLERY
Reception Sponsor: Ryan Crawford (Class of 1999) | RUFFINO’S PASTA BAR AND GRILL
Wine Sponsor: NICHOLAS PEARCE WINES
Beer Sponsor: ELORA BREWING COMPANY
Dinner Sponsor: GREEN CITY PRODUCE LTD.
Coffee Sponsor: REVEL
AV Sponsor: 586 EVENT GROUP
Auction Sponsor: SHACKLETON’s Real Estate and Auction Co.
Floral Sponsor: WILDWOOD FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN
OPEN KITCHEN Public Cooking Classes are back!
“The intersection of education, hospitality and passion at which the SCS Staff live and work is phenomenal, and the dedication and care that they each bring to every aspect of their role at the Chefs School is the reason that this institution is so special. I’ve learned so very much about this industry and about life while I’ve been here, but the biggest lesson I will take away from any of this is the importance of giving a damn. All of you give a damn, and it has changed lives at this place since 1983.”
Jonathon Farrell | Stratford Chefs School Class of 2023 Valedictorian
“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
“The Stratford Chefs School offers an unparalleled learning environment in which students are immersed in a hands-on, realistic approach of what to expect in the culinary industry. My experience at the Stratford Chefs School exposed me to various cuisines, a limitless spectrum of cooking techniques, and an opportunity to work directly with renowned chefs. The calibre of the instructors, and their cumulative experience in the field, laid the foundation on which I could build the confidence I needed in order to pursue my career path.”
Yva Santini | Chef, The Flour Mill, St. Marys | Stratford Chefs School Class of 2009
“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
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Photography by Terry Manzo (SCS Class of 1985)