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.
Get to know British sensation Chef Clare Smyth, a favourite on our International Inspirations Dinner calendar.
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.
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.
A student’s Gastronomy assignment investigates how community gardening works and the impact it has on local food insecurity issues.
Our annual Escoffier dinner is an eagerly anticipated event in December that pays homage to the culinary legacy of Auguste Escoffier. Join us!
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.
“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!
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.
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.
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!