Stratford Chefs School
Stratford Chefs School
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 prix fixe dinner menus for the public, under the tutelage of professional chefs from our community and across Canada from late October to early March.
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Open Kitchen | Pastry Series | Puff Pastry
In this class you will learn how to make puff pastry using the traditional method, and using a 'quick' method. You will then work with the puff pastry to create a variety of delectable sweet and...
- Sunday, Jun 11, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by France #2
The southwest region of France has an outstanding reputation for exceptional food and wine. Whether rustic or refined, the cooking emphasizes fresh seasonal ingredients. Learn new cooking...
- Monday, Jun 12, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Chicken
Love eating chicken? Then this class is for you! Chicken is a versatile protein, the most common type of poultry in the world, and prevalent in numerous cuisines. This class will teach you basic...
- Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Pastry Series | Flaky Pastry
In this class you will learn how to make a variety of flaky style pastries, then work with the pastries to create a variety of delectable sweet and savoury treats.
Perfect for the beginner to...- Sunday, Jun 18, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by China
Foods originating in what is now modern-day China have influenced cuisines across the globe. Learn recipes and the techniques required to make healthy and economical regional Chinese dishes....
- Monday, Jun 19, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Eggs
Eggs are a staple in a variety of dishes and have an excellent nutritional profile. In this class, you will learn different methods for cooking eggs to create some tasty, versatile dishes. Get...
- Tuesday, Jun 20, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Pastry Series | Short Pastry
In this class you will learn how to make a variety of shortcrust pastries (in French, pâte means dough): pâte sucrée, pâte brisée and pâte sablée, and work with the different doughs to create a...
- Sunday, Jun 25, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Thailand
Add some spice to your meal planning! Learn recipes and the techniques needed to successfully create exquisite regional Thai cuisine dishes including a traditional curry paste. Explore complex...
- Monday, Jun 26, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Kids Can Cook! #1 Beginner
A special cooking class for parents and kids. Share some special time with your child, or grandchild, and learn to cook some fabulous and adventurous dishes together!
Suggested recipes:...- Sunday, Jul 2, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by France #1
The southwest region of France has an outstanding reputation for exceptional food and wine. Whether rustic or refined, the cooking emphasizes fresh seasonal ingredients. Learn new cooking...
- Monday, Jul 3, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | How Do I Use That? | Smoker
Love smoked food, but don’t have a commercial smoker? Learn everything the home cook needs to know about smoking food at home!
Take this fun and interactive class to learn the following:
• The...- Tuesday, Jul 4, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $45 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Mexico
Mexican cuisine offers more than just a kick of heat. Explore the fusion flavours of Mexico and learn how to prepare recipes that reflect the traditional cuisine of our global neighbours to the...
- Monday, Jul 10, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Pizza
Learn the secrets behind making exquisite pizza dough, savoury tomato sauce, and how to bake a perfect delizioso pizza at home. Savour the result of your labour at the end of the class. Mangia!...
- Tuesday, Jul 11, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Kids Can Cook! #2 Intermediate
A special cooking class for parents and kids. Share some special time with your child, or grandchild, and learn to cook some fabulous and adventurous dishes together!
Suggested recipes:...- Sunday, Jul 16, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Greece
A diet steeped in history, Greek cuisine combines the freshest ingredients from land and sea to create a highly flavourful and healthy cuisine high in nutrients and low in animal fats. During this...
- Monday, Jul 17, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Quick Meals For Busy People
Whether you do the meal planning for a busy family, or you are a single person on the go, this class will build up your arsenal of quick healthy meals that are fresh, tasty, very easy to prepare...
- Tuesday, Jul 18, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $70 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Kids Can Cook! #3 Intermediate
A special cooking class for parents and kids. Share some special time with your child, or grandchild, and learn to cook some fabulous and adventurous dishes together!
Suggested recipes:...- Sunday, Jul 23, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by India
Explore new recipes and learn the techniques required to make healthy regional Indian dishes at home. Recipes can be easily adapted in class to accommodate vegetarians (please make a note of...
- Monday, Jul 24, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Pasta Basic
Learn basic pasta making techniques, including the hands-on approach to kneading, rolling and shaping fresh pasta. Students will learn critical steps to ensure the success of freshly made pasta...
- Tuesday, Jul 25, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $70 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Kids Can Cook! #4 Advanced
A special cooking class for parents and kids. Share some special time with your child, or grandchild, and learn to cook some fabulous and adventurous dishes together!
Suggested recipes:
• Tacos...- Sunday, Jul 30, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Israel
A blend of Moroccan, Tunisian, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Arab and Jewish food cultures, Israeli cuisine can easily be described as a melting pot of deliciousness. Your instructor is your guide...
- Monday, Jul 31, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Fast Fermented Breads
Think beyond muffins! In this class a variety of breads that do not use yeast for rising are examined. The learning is “naan stop”! Perfect for the beginner to intermediate home baker.
Suggested...- Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Sourdough Bread
Do you have the need to knead? In this class the science of bread-making is examined, including how to make a good sourdough starter and keep it alive. Learn techniques that enable the home baker...
- Sunday, Aug 6, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Italy
For centuries Italy consisted of separate republics, each with different culinary customs. These varying cooking practices, which were passed down from generation to generation, contributed to the...
- Monday, Aug 7, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Pizza
Learn the secrets behind making exquisite pizza dough, savoury tomato sauce, and how to bake a perfect delizioso pizza at home. Savour the result of your labour at the end of the class. Mangia!...
- Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | The Ultimate Burger
Dedicated to grill masters serious about their meat! During this hands-on class, you will discover how to grind select cuts of quality beef, season the meat, and explore proper grilling techniques...
- Sunday, Aug 13, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $80 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Vegetarian #3
In this class learn how to prepare and present a tasty and hearty meatless meal. Then, take off your apron and savour the results of your labour with a glass of wine.
Perfect for the beginner to...- Monday, Aug 14, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Home 'Hacks'
In this class you will learn some super-useful chef tips and tricks to make fun and delicious "chef-approved" comfort food at home, using store-bought items. Perfect for beginners. Yum!
Suggested...- Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Thailand
Add some spice to your meal planning! Learn recipes and the techniques needed to successfully create exquisite regional Thai cuisine dishes including a traditional curry paste. Explore complex...
- Sunday, Aug 20, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by France #2
The southwest region of France has an outstanding reputation for exceptional food and wine. Whether rustic or refined, the cooking emphasizes fresh seasonal ingredients. Learn new cooking...
- Monday, Aug 21, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | How Do I Use That? | Knife SHARPENING For Beginners
Do you feel intimidated about kitchen knives? Do you love to cook but lack the knowledge to keep your knives sharp at home? Learn everything the home cook needs to know to keep kitchen knives...
- Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $40 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | How Do I Use That? | Knife SHARPENING Advanced
Take your knife skills to the next level!
PLEASE NOTE - The prerequisite for this class is Knife SHARPENING For Beginners, or rudimentary knowledge of whetstone sharpening.
Take the next step...- Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $30 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by China
Foods originating in what is now modern-day China have influenced cuisines across the globe. Learn recipes and the techniques required to make healthy and economical regional Chinese dishes....
- Sunday, Aug 27, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Spain
Learn Spain's best regional recipes during this colourful hands-on cooking class dedicated to the flavours of the Mediterranean. Your instructor is your guide through a variety of techniques and...
- Monday, Aug 28, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
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Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Fish & Chips and Fish Tacos
Get ready for Fish Friday! Join us for a class that teaches you two ways to enjoy fried fish: British style fish & chips and Mexican fish tacos. Learn how to safely and successfully deep fry light,...
- Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Israel
A blend of Moroccan, Tunisian, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Arab and Jewish food cultures, Israeli cuisine can easily be described as a melting pot of deliciousness. Your instructor is your guide...
- Sunday, Sept 3, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Greece
A diet steeped in history, Greek cuisine combines the freshest ingredients from land and sea to create a highly flavourful and healthy cuisine high in nutrients and low in animal fats. During this...
- Monday, Sept 4, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Pizza
Learn the secrets behind making exquisite pizza dough, savoury tomato sauce, and how to bake a perfect delizioso pizza at home. Savour the result of your labour at the end of the class. Mangia!...
- Tuesday, Sept 5, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Mexico
Mexican cuisine offers more than just a kick of heat. Explore the fusion flavours of Mexico and learn how to prepare recipes that reflect the traditional cuisine of our global neighbours to the...
- Monday, Sept 11, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Chicken
Love eating chicken? Then this class is for you! Chicken is a versatile protein, the most common type of poultry in the world, and prevalent in numerous cuisines. This class will teach you basic...
- Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Kids Can Cook! #2 Intermediate
A special cooking class for parents and kids. Share some special time with your child, or grandchild, and learn to cook some fabulous and adventurous dishes together!
Suggested recipes:...- Sunday, Sept 17, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by India
Explore new recipes and learn the techniques required to make healthy regional Indian dishes at home. Recipes can be adapted easily in class to accommodate vegetarians (please make a note in your...
- Monday, Sept 18, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Home 'Hacks'
In this class you will learn some super-useful chef tips and tricks to make fun and delicious "chef-approved" comfort food at home, using store-bought items. Perfect for beginners. Yum!
Suggested...- Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Kids Can Cook! #3 Intermediate
A special cooking class for parents and kids. Share some special time with your child, or grandchild, and learn to cook some fabulous and adventurous dishes together!
Suggested recipes:...- Sunday, Sept 24, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Inspired by Italy
For centuries Italy consisted of separate republics, each with different culinary customs. These varying cooking practices, which were passed down from generation to generation, contributed to the...
- Monday, Sept 25, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Eggs
Eggs are a staple in a variety of dishes and have an excellent nutritional profile. In this class, you will learn different methods for cooking eggs to create some tasty, versatile dishes. Get...
- Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Kids Can Cook! #4 Advanced
A special cooking class for parents and kids. Share some special time with your child, or grandchild, and learn to cook some fabulous and adventurous dishes together!
Suggested recipes:
• Tacos...- Sunday, Oct 1, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $75 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Get Cooking! | Vegetarian #4
In this class learn how to prepare and present a tasty and hearty meatless meal. Then, take off your apron and savour the results of your labour with a glass of wine.
Perfect for the beginner to...- Monday, Oct 2, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $90 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | Trade Secrets | Quick Meals For Busy People
Whether you do the meal planning for a busy family, or you are a single person on the go, this class will build up your arsenal of quick healthy meals that are fresh, tasty, very easy to prepare...
- Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- $70 per ticket
Event
Open Kitchen | How Do I Use That? | Cannabis
With Canada’s legalization of cannabis, more and more people are interested in safely exploring its medicinal properties and recreational uses. But what if you are not a smoker? This class will...
- Sunday, Oct 8, 2023
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- $70 per ticket
