Stratford Chefs School
Founded in 1983, Stratford Chefs School is celebrating more than forty years as a not-for-profit culinary school focused on the innovative, hands-on training of high quality, aspiring cook Apprentices and culinary entrepreneurs in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
As part of our professional cookery program curriculum, our Apprentices prepare and serve exceptional four or more course prix fixe dinner menus for the public, under the tutelage of professional chefs from our community and across Canada ...
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MODERN CLASSICS Dinner | Student Chef Tobias Fernandez-Garcia | Tues October 20
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Leeks Vinaigrette with Anchovies and Eggs
Butternut Squash Tortellini with Smoked Carrot Broth
Po...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $70 per person
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MODERN CLASSICS Dinner | Student Chef Gavin Gilbert | Thursday October 22, 2026
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Crispy Sunchoke Salad with Olives, Grilled Red Onion, and Watercress
Roasted Squash Soup with Whi...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 4
- $70 per person
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SMALL PLATES: Indian Menu | Student Chef Carlos Moran-Gonzalez | Sat October 24
Small Plates: INDIAN MENU
Gujarati Samosa with Coriander-Yogurt Sauce
Onion Bhaji with Tamarind Dip
Mu...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $75 per person
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MODERN CLASSICS Dinner | Student Chef Hunter Chapin | Tue October 27
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Charred Chili-Rubbed Beef Skewers with Thai Basil Dipping Sauce
Grilled Sweet Potato, Shaved Fen...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 4
- $70 per person
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MODERN CLASSICS Dinner | Student Chef Jack Little | Thursday October 29, 2026
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Wild Mushroom Soup with Sourdough Chips, and Crème Fraiche
Carrot cavatelli with Carrot Top Sals...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
- $70 per person
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SMALL PLATES: Mexican Menu | Student Chef Ross Maracle | Sat October 31, 2026
Small Plates: MEXICAN MENU
Tostada Verde – Tostada with Tomatillo and Avocado
Yucatecan Tamale with Pu...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $75 per person
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MODERN CLASSICS Dinner | Level 2 Student Chefs | Tuesday November 3, 2026
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Empanada with Chorizo and Romesco Sauce
Beetroot Salad with Smoked Cheddar and Beet-Raspberry Vin...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $70 per person
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MODERN CLASSICS Dinner | Student Chef Francesca Callow | Thurs November 5
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Kale and Herb Soup
Potato and Cheese Pierogi with Sautéed Onions
Cabbage Rolls with Celeriac and ...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
- $70 per person
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SMALL PLATES: Dim Sum Menu | Student Chef Mason Dyet | Sat November 7
Small Plates: DIM SUM MENU
Char Siu Bao
Hot and Sour Soup
Shrimp Toast
Tofu Skin Roll
Turnip Cake
Taro...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $75 per person
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International Inspirations | JOE BEEF | Student Chef Brody Nelson | Tue Nov 10
MENU inspired by JOE BEEF:
Montreal Smoked Meat Croquettes
Marrowbones “Cultivateur”
Lamb Sirloin Palo...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
- $75 per person
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Int'l Inspirations | YOTAM OTTOLENGHI | Student Chef Kerry Coyle | Thu Nov 12
MENU inspired by YOTAM OTTOLENGHI:
Zucchini and Halloumi Fritters with Burnt Green Onion Sauce
Broiled...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $75 per person
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Int'l Inspirations | GORDON RAMSAY | Student Chef Logan Kelloway | Sat Nov 14
MENU inspired by GORDON RAMSAY | Restaurant Gordon Ramsay:
Onion Tarte Fine, Dill Pickle, Mustard Seed...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 4
- $75 per person
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Int'l Inspirations | ERIC RIPERT | Student Chef Kaelan Mick | Tue Nov 17
MENU inspired by ERIC RIPERT | Le Bernardin:
Pink Shrimp, Avocado, and Potato with Aji Amarillo Sauce
...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
- $75 per person
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International Inspirations | DANIEL HUMM | Student Chef Nick Lewis | Thu Nov 19
MENU inspired by DANIEL HUMM | Eleven Madison Park:
King Trumpet Mushroom, Fried with Ginger and Black...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $75 per person
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Int'l Inspirations | CHARLIE TROTTER | Student Chef Tyler McGrath | Sat Nov 21
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Napoleon of Portobellos and Turnips with Ginger-Mirin Broth
Sautéed Scallops with Braised Beans, ...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 4
- $75 per person
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Int'l Inspirations | BEN SHEWRY | Student Chef Tobias Fernandez-Garcia | Nov 24
Menu inspired by BEN SHEWRY | ATTICA:
Pink Shrimp, Lemon Balm, Lemon Oil
Leeks, Cucumbers, Pumpkin See...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
- $75 per person
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Int'l Inspirations | THOMAS KELLER | Student Chef Gavin Gilbert | Thu Nov 26
MENU inspired by THOMAS KELLER | The French Laundry:
Cream of Broccoli Soup with Parmesan Mousse and B...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $75 per person
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Int Inspirations | DOMINIQUE CRENN | Student Chef Carlos Moran-Gonzalez | Nov 28
MENU inspired by DOMINIQUE CRENN | Atelier Crenn:
Le Jardin – A Wintry Landscape of Vegetables in Wild...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $75 per person
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Int'l Inspirations | ALICE WATERS | Student Chef Hunter Chapin | Tue Dec 1
MENU inspired by ALICE WATERS | Chez Panisse:
Baked Goat Cheese with Garden Salad
Smoked Quail Risotto...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
- $75 per person
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International Inspirations | MICHEL BRAS | Student Chef Jack Little | Thu Dec 3
MENU inspired by MICHEL BRAS | Le Suquet:
Gargouillou of Seasonal Vegetables
White Soup with Bacon Mou...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
- $75 per person
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International Inspirations | CLARE SMYTH | Student Chef Ross Maracle | Sat Dec 5
MENU inspired by CLARE SMYTH | Core by Clare Smyth:
“Potato and Roe” – Kombu-Cooked Fingerling Potato ...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
- $75 per person
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International Inspirations | ANNE-SOPHIE PIC | Level 2 Student Chefs | Tue Dec 8
MENU inspired by ANNE-SOPHIE PIC | Maison Pic:
Our Producers’ Baby Vegetables with Parmesan and Lavend...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $75 per person
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Int'l Inspirations | DAVID CHANG | Student Chef Francesca Callow | Thu Dec 10
MENU inspired by DAVID CHANG | Momofuku:
Cured Albacore with Horseradish-Edamame Purée
Pan-Roasted Mus...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
- $75 per person
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ESCOFFIER 2026 | Student Chef Mason Dyet | Sat December 12, 2026
The annual Escoffier Dinner extravaganza completes our first semester in fine style. Bon Appetit!
Men...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $130 per person
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Stratford Chefs School Season Opener | 2026-27
Please join us to celebrate the start of a new School Year! Meet our Level 2 Students, Staff, Board, a...
- Friday, Oct 16, 2026
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Open Kitchen | Cooking Fundamentals | 14 Class Series - Fall/Winter 2026
Learn foundational cooking methods as taught in our Professional Program. This is your opportunity to ...
- Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- $1,600 per ticket
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Wine Classes | 4 Class Wine 101 Series with Sommelier Alexandra Evans
Our popular series of public Wine Classes is back! Taught by Alexandra Evans, Sommelier and Stratford ...
- Monday, Oct 19, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $280 per ticket
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Wine Classes | Wine 101 | Wine Basics
In this class we will take the mystery out of wine and explore the essential foundations every wine lo...
- Monday, Oct 19, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Wine Classes | Wine 101 | Wine Tasting
Take your palate beyond first impressions.
In this class we will explore the art and structure of win...- Monday, Oct 26, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Wine Classes | Wine 101 | Wine Grapes and Styles
Ready to take your wine knowledge to the next level?
In this class we will explore the fascinating wo...- Monday, Nov 2, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Wine Classes | Wine 101 | Wine and Food Pairing
What makes a wine and food pairing truly work?
In this class we will take the mystery out of pairing...- Monday, Nov 9, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Wine Classes | Old World Wines | France One
Unleash your inner oenophile with our captivating FRENCH Wine Class! Whether you're a budding enthusi...
- Monday, Nov 16, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Wine Classes | 4 Class Old World Wine Series with Sommelier Alexandra Evans
Our popular series of public Wine Classes are back! Taught by Alexandra Evans, Sommelier and Stratford...
- Monday, Nov 16, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $280 per ticket
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Wine Classes | Old World Wines | France Two
Unleash your inner oenophile with our captivating FRENCH Wine Class! Whether you're a budding enthusia...
- Monday, Nov 23, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Wine Classes | Old World Wines | Italy
Unleash your inner oenophile with our captivating ITALIAN Wine Class! Whether you're a budding enthusi...
- Monday, Nov 30, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Wine Classes | Old World Wines | Spain and Portugal
Unleash your inner oenophile with our captivating SPANISH & PORTUGUESE Wine Class! Whether you're a bu...
- Monday, Dec 7, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Wine Classes | 4 Class Wine 101 Series with Sommelier Alexandra Evans
Our popular series of public Wine Classes are back! Taught by Alexandra Evans, Sommelier and Stratford...
- Monday, Jan 11, 2027
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $280 per ticket
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Wine Classes | Wine 101 | Wine Basics
In this class we will take the mystery out of wine and explore the essential foundations every wine lo...
- Monday, Jan 11, 2027
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
Event
Wine Classes | Wine 101 | Wine Tasting
Take your palate beyond first impressions.
In this class we will explore the art and structure of win...- Monday, Jan 18, 2027
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
Event
Wine Classes | Wine 101 | Wine Grapes and Styles
Ready to take your wine knowledge to the next level?
In this class we will explore the fascinating wo...- Monday, Jan 25, 2027
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
Event
Wine Classes | Wine 101 | Wine and Food Pairing
What makes a wine and food pairing truly work?
In this class we will take the mystery out of pairing...- Monday, Feb 1, 2027
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
