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Passing the Torch
March 18, 2026
A tradition at the School, after the final week of classes comes to a close, is to gather for what we call the Last Day Lunch. Our Level 2 students sit together and are served a fabulous lunch menu made by Faculty members and Level 1 students.
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March 18, 2026
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GivingTuesday 2025
November 25, 2025
Since 1983, when the Stratford Chefs School enrolled its first class of eager student chefs, community support has been an essential driving force behind our success. This GivingTuesday, we need your help more than ever.
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November 25, 2025
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Alumni Feature: Chef Corbin Mathany
November 11, 2025
Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions in Victoria B.C. is a quiet revolution in hospitality and flavour under Chef-Owner Corbin Mathany.
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November 11, 2025
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In the News: Chef Zach Keeshig
October 28, 2025
Owen Sound Chef Zach Keeshig wants to be the first Indigenous Michelin starred chef in North America.
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October 28, 2025
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Our 43rd School Year Begins!
October 22, 2025
Welcome back to our Level 2 Apprentices! Our 43rd School Year is officially underway, and we celebrated!
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October 22, 2025
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Matthew Duffy Launches BREAD Etc.
October 2, 2025
Chef Matthew James Duffy (Class of 2008) made a stop at Stratford Chefs School as part of the Tour to launch his cookbook BREAD Etc. The sold out crowd delighted in his live demo, tasty samples and great commentary!
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October 2, 2025
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Joshna Maharaj: Writer-In-Residence
September 9, 2025
Chef, Activist, Author, Educator and Speaker Joshna Maharaj is our Joseph Hoare Gastronomic Writer-In-Residence for 2025.
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September 9, 2025
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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.
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September 24, 2024
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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.
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August 28, 2024
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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.
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August 21, 2024
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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.
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August 7, 2024