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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
Gastronomy: Canadian Food in the 21st Century
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Gastronomy: Canadian Food in the 21st Century
September 4, 2024

In Gastronomy students reflect on the food world and investigate Canadian food production and consumption issues, like maple syrup rebels in Quebec. Learn more on our blog!

September 4, 2024
Open Kitchen Quick Tips: Pizza Dough
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Open Kitchen Quick Tips: Pizza Dough
August 28, 2024

Everyone loves pizza! In this short video demonstration, Chef Eli Silverthorne shows you how to make your own amazing slow ferment pizza dough at home.

August 28, 2024
Becoming A Chef: A Student’s Story
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Becoming A Chef: A Student’s Story
August 21, 2024

Becoming a chef is an exciting culinary adventure that requires hard work and commitment. Read a Stratford Chefs School student’s story to learn more about each step of the journey – from the first visit, to orientation, the variety of theory and practical courses, dinner labs, and completing the program.

August 21, 2024
Alumni Feature: Adam Brenner Catering
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Alumni Feature: Adam Brenner Catering
August 14, 2024

This week, our Alumni spotlight is on Adam Brenner, Class of 2006, Chef-Owner of a thriving local catering business and retail store in New Hamburg, Ontario. Plus, a timeless dessert recipe!

August 14, 2024
Apprenticeship Explained
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Apprenticeship Explained
August 7, 2024

There are many opportunities for fulfilling careers in the skilled trades. Learn about how Apprenticeship works, eligibility, benefits, and what Stratford Chefs School’s enriched Cook Apprenticeship has to offer.

August 7, 2024
Alumni Spotlight: Brett Healey, The Fall Bright Tavern
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Alumni Spotlight: Brett Healey, The Fall Bright Tavern
July 25, 2024

We love to share Alumni success stories! Meet Brett Healey, chef-owner of The Fall Bright Tavern, named a top restaurant of 2024 by Toronto Life.

July 25, 2024
Food Career Options: Webinar
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Food Career Options: Webinar
July 23, 2024

Stratford Chefs School is a path to many food career options, from artisanal food producer to executive chef to recipe tester. Learn more in our webinar video!

July 23, 2024
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