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Chef Spotlight: David Chang, Momofuku
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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.

November 22, 2024
International Chef Clare Smyth, Core
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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.

November 18, 2024
Food Writing 101: Our Writer-in-Residence Program
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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.

November 12, 2024
Alumni Feature: Ashley & Mike Fry, Poppy’s Bagel
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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.

November 4, 2024
Food Security and Community Gardens
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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.

October 29, 2024
Escoffier Dinner Extravaganza
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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!

October 22, 2024
A New School Year Begins: Orientation
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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.

October 15, 2024
Alumni Feature: Simon Briggs & Anna Marano
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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!

October 8, 2024
Sustainability & Agri-Food Production
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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.

October 1, 2024
Open Kitchen Quick Tips: French Folded Omelette
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Open Kitchen Quick Tips: French Folded Omelette
September 24, 2024

Eggs are indispensable to the modern professional kitchen! In this short video demonstration, Chef Eli Silverthorne shows you how to use eggs to make a classic French folded omelette.

September 24, 2024
Webinar: Behind the Scenes at Stratford Chefs School
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Webinar: Behind the Scenes at Stratford Chefs School
September 17, 2024

Hey Food Lovers! Go behind the scenes at Stratford Chefs School for an up-close look at what happens at Culinary School. In this Webinar video, you’ll hear from Alumni about their experiences at School, from School staff on what it takes to be a Stratford Chefs School student, and more!

September 17, 2024
Alumni Feature: Matthew ‘Sourdough’ Duffy
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Alumni Feature: Matthew ‘Sourdough’ Duffy
September 11, 2024

This week, our Alumni spotlight is on Matthew James Duffy (Class of 2008), Chef and Baking Professor, sourdough micro-bakery owner, online educator, pizza fanatic and family man.

September 11, 2024
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