Stratford Chefs School Kitchens
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.
July 2018
Join theStratford Chefs School and Stratford Writers Festival on Saturday, July 14th for an afternoon of food and fun as we unveil the exciting lineup of events and authors appearing at this year’s Appetite for Words Festival – a literary festival with a culinary twist! (October 25th to 28th, 2018) Media and public are invited to the Stratford Chefs School for a taste of Appetite for Words!
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In honour of the Stratford Chefs School's 35th anniversary, this year's Season Opener launches Farm to Table, a cookbook that pairs 25 Stratford Chefs School alumni chefs with their favourite food producers and farmers for a culinary adventure through Perth and Huron Counties. Come to the Stratford Chefs School Kitchens to meet author Andrew Coppolino and get a signed copy of the book!
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Celebrate the start of a new school year and a NEW Stratford Chefs School cookbook, Farm to Table! Meet the students and faculty, learn about exciting upcoming events and dinner series, and explore Stratford Chefs School's outstanding facilities. An opportunity to meet and mingle in a casual and festive atmosphere. Complimentary canapés. Wine and beer will be available.
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David Wolfman has been called the Godfather of Indigenous Cuisine. An internationally recognized expert in traditional Indigenous cuisine and a classically trained chef, he is known for his innovative approach to cooking. Enjoy a 3-course meal with wine pairings inspired by his book, Cooking with the Wolfman, while David shares details of his approach and talks about what traditional Indigenous cuisine and today’s focus on local, sustainable foods have in common.
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Join Jane Sigal, the 2018 Joseph Hoare Gastronomic Writer in Residence at the Stratford Chefs School, at this unique and intimate dinner experience. Jane will share stories from her impressive career as a writer, editor, recipe developer, translator, and journalist. Attendees will not only have the chance to listen to her speak and enjoy a 3-course meal with wine pairings inspired by Jane's books, but they will also have the opportunity to ask Jane questions and pick up — and have signed — a copy of her latest book, Bistronomy: Recipes from the Best New Paris Bistros.
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The Measure of My Powers by Jackie Kai Ellis is the story of one woman's search to find herself—something to which many of us can relate. Join us for a 3-course dinner with wine pairings at the Stratford Chefs School as Jackie shares her story of empowerment, self-discovery, and the importance of a life well-lived—through good food, through self-love, and through the desire to find meaning.
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Aiming to snap drool-worthy food photos? Food photographer Terry Manzo will once again be holding a workshop to inspire bloggers, Instagrammers, and those with a great love of photography. While she'll be building on last year's session, attendance at that workshop is not a prerequisite. And tools can be as simple as a pocket camera or a smartphone, so don't be intimidated! Terry will demonstrate simple techniques and inexpensive tools to light your shots like a pro. Other topics discussed will include composition, camera angles, and editing apps that will help you to create the perfect image.
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Book-lovers, this is the swankiest book club session of the year. The Stratford Writers Festival has combined all the things you love – Wine, Food, and Books – into one memorable evening. Clink a glass of wine and relish some hors d'oeuvres with your friends, book lovers, and author Becky Blake! You are invited for an exclusive book club session where you can join Becky to discuss her writing while the best of wine and appetizers are served.
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Why is sustainable food important? Savour a 3-course meal with wine pairings while enjoying an insightful conversation about the importance of local
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Join Andrew Coppolino, author of Farm To Table, at this unique and intimate dinner experience. Andrew met one-on-one with Stratford Chefs School alumni chefs and producers while writing Farm To Table and will be joined by chef Eli Silverthorne and producer Erin McIntosh from McIntosh Farms to share stories and insights from the book that was named one of the most anticipated cookbooks of the year from Canadian Food Bloggers. Attendees will not only have the chance to listen to this unique conversation and enjoy a 3-course meal with wine pairings inspired by Andrew's book, but they will also have the opportunity to ask Andrew questions and pick up— and have signed—a copy of Farm To Table.
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