Stratford Chefs School
Founded in 1983, Stratford Chefs School is a not-for-profit career college focused on the innovative, hands-on training of high quality, aspiring chefs and culinary entrepreneurs in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
As part of the professional cookery program curriculum, our Students prepare and serve exceptional four or more course dinner menus for the public, under the tutelage of professional chefs from our community and across Canada, for Dine-In and TO GO, from late October to early...
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Open Kitchen @ Home | GRILLED SKEWERS | 2 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
Bring your grill to life with this vibrant summer meal kit! Grilled sweet potato salad with fennel and gouda is followed by grilled pork skewers topped with chimichurri, potato pave, and more.
The...- Thursday, Jul. 8, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $30 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | ITALIAN | 3 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
Viva Italia! This menu starts with making ricotta, which is used in two ways in the appetizer: whey to make polenta, then ricotta on top, with mushrooms. The entrée showcases a meaty potato...
- Multiple dates between Jun. 25 and Aug. 21, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | SCHNITZEL | 2 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
This is the ultimate comfort food menu! It begins with the Alsatian classic of tart flambee, a thin crust 'pizza' garnished with a crème fraiche base, sauteed onions and bacon. The pork loin...
- Thursday, May 20 and Thursday, Jul. 15, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $30 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | EGGPLANT PARMESAN | 2 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
This vegetarian menu turns the notion of tartare on its head by substituting cooked BEET for raw beef in the salad appetizer. The eggplant parmesan is cured and breaded by Chef Eli and easily...
- Thursday, Jul. 29, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $30 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | TOURTIERE | 2 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
Learn to make a Quebecois classic! Start light with cured salmon atop a horseradish-infused smoked cream cheese crostini, with preserved lemon capers and dill. The entree course features a generous...
- Friday, Jul. 30, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $30 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | INDIAN | 3 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
Take your palate on an international journey from the comfort of your own home!
Learn the basics of classic curries such as tandoori and butter chicken; vegetarian potato samosa, infused basmati...- Multiple dates between May 7 and Jul. 31, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | SOURDOUGH Bread | Starter kit
Learn to make sourdough bread from scratch at home with written and video instructions, recipes and starter culture from the pros at Stratford Chefs School.
Chef Instructor: Eli...- Multiple dates between May 8 and Aug. 28, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | GYOZA POTSTICKERS | 2 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
In the 2 course GYOZA POTSTICKERS meal kit, Chef Eli assembles the gyoza dumplings, and you steam and fry them at home. Keep the frying pan out to finish an already tender pork belly, then slice...
- Tuesday, May 18 and Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $30 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | MIDDLE EASTERN PLATTER | 3 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
A lot of time and work goes into the bold flavours found in Middle Eastern cuisine; yet the process is surprisingly straight forward. You'll learn traditional techniques, along with modern tips, to...
- Friday, Jul. 2 and Friday, Aug. 6, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | MEXICAN | 3 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
Take your palate on an international journey from home!
Enjoy the vibrant taste and depth of chilies without blow away heat! Learn basics of home fermentation, smoking, sous vide and deep frying...- Multiple dates between May 28 and Aug. 7, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | RISOTTO | 2 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
We’re (virtually) bringing Open Kitchen class - and a great meal - to your home. Learn Stratford Chefs School cooking techniques and tips, then enjoy an easy to finish, pescatarian, gluten-free...
- Thursday, Jun. 10 and Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $30 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | FRENCH | 3 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
Experience the staples of French cuisine, which Stratford Chefs School's core curriculum is built on: poached egg, emulsification, brown butter, searing fish and pastry. The classic Lyonnaise with...
- Multiple dates between May 29 and Aug. 13, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | GREEK | 3 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
Take your palate on an international journey from the comfort of your own home!
Make and enjoy fresh Greek cuisine at home! Chef Eli does the prep; you'll finish the simple and fresh Greek...- Multiple dates between May 14 and Aug. 14, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | THAI CURRY | 2 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
This vegetarian THAI CURRY menu is packed with flavour. Learn to assemble fresh rolls at home with pre-sliced ingredients, as well as the basics of how to make green curry paste. You'll incorporate...
- Thursday, Jun. 17 and Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $30 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | JAPANESE | 3 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
Take your palate on an international journey from the comfort of your own home!
Chef Eli will guide you through this Japanese-inspired menu. You'll learn how to cure and smoke fish and roll it...- Multiple dates between May 8 and Aug. 20, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | PANZANELLA | 2 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
We’re (virtually) bringing Open Kitchen class - and a great meal - to your home. Learn Stratford Chefs School cooking techniques and tips, then enjoy an easy to finish vegetarian meal at...
- Multiple dates between May 27 and Aug. 26, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $30 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | STEAK | 3 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
The ultimate Steakhouse experience - at home!
Chef Eli will guide you through the ultimate Steakhouse experience by doing the prep and demystifying the process. In the video tutorial, Chef Eli...- Multiple dates between May 15 and Aug. 27, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | ULTIMATE BURGER | 3 Course Finish at Home Meal Kit
Enjoy the Ultimate Burger, at home! We'll handle the prep and grind you a fresh 5 oz beef burger, paired with a house milk bun, full sour pickles and a refreshing vinegar-based potato salad. Learn...
- Multiple dates between May 21 and Aug. 28, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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SCS Open Kitchen @ Home | CLASSIC TOURTIERE | VIDEO Cooking Class
Learn to make a Quebecois classic from the pros at Stratford Chefs School, from wherever you live!
With our instructional videos and downloadable recipe booklet to guide you, you'll learn to...- Weekly from Jun. 7 to Aug. 31, 2021
- 12:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | SCHNITZEL | VIDEO Cooking Class
Learn to make SCHNITZEL from the pros at Stratford Chefs School, from wherever you live!
This meal begins with the Alsatian classic of Tart Flambee, a thin crust 'pizza' garnished with a crème...- Weekly from Jun. 7 to Aug. 30, 2021
- 12:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | SOUS VIDE STEAK | VIDEO Cooking Class
Learn to make the ULTIMATE STEAK from the pros at Stratford Chefs School, from wherever you live!
With our instructional videos and downloadable recipe booklet to guide you, you'll learn to...- Weekly from Jun. 7 to Aug. 30, 2021
- 12:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | FRENCH MENU | VIDEO Cooking Class
Learn to make a classic FRENCH menu from the pros at Stratford Chefs School, from wherever you live!
With our instructional videos and downloadable recipe booklet to guide you, you'll learn to...- Weekly from Jun. 7 to Aug. 30, 2021
- 12:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
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Open Kitchen @ Home | INDIAN MENU | VIDEO Cooking Class
Learn to make an authentic INDIAN menu from the pros at Stratford Chefs School, from wherever you live!
With our instructional videos and downloadable recipe booklet to guide you, you'll learn...- Weekly from Jun. 7 to Aug. 30, 2021
- 12:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
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