Name: STUDENT DESIGNED MENU | Student Chef FELIX OBRASCOVS |
Start: 2026-01-06
End: 2026-01-06
Location: Stratford Chefs School - Kitchens & Dining Room

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Culinary art, education, and fine dining rolled into one

It’s true that food is a part of our culture in Stratford—that’s why we’re lucky to have the Stratford Chefs School right in our city. This not-for-profit career college is focused on the innovative, hands-on training of high-quality, aspiring chefs and culinary entrepreneurs.

Whether training students for a career in food at the Stratford Chefs School or sharing tips during hands-on cooking classes for home cooks, these culinary mentors are always striving to bring the best to you.

“I came to Stratford to attend the Stratford Chefs School thinking it would be a 2-year stopover in my life. That was 12 years ago! The farm-to-table ideals espoused by Stratford Chefs School and the world class products grown in and around Stratford are the central influences in my cooking style.” – Ryan O’Donnell, Executive Chef at Windsor Hospitality.

Under the guidance of the School’s faculty of acclaimed local chefs and guest chefs from Canada and around the world, students produce dishes worthy of the world’s best restaurants. Since its founding in 1983, the School has graduated close to 900 alumni who now contribute to our distinctive Canadian cuisine.

You may enjoy dinner from the chefs-in-training at this renowned School in fall and winter (late October through early March). Create your Diner Profile, view menus and reserve your table online by going here. Or call their Admin office at 519-271-1414.

Fall | Winter | 2025-26
Professional Program & Dinner Series
Between October and March, the Stratford Chefs School is proud to offer their celebrated Dinner Series. For these dinners, students prepare and serve innovative four- to six-course dinner menus for the public, under the tutelage of professional chefs from our community and across Canada.

Dinner is served Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday while school is in session. The Dinner Series is an essential part of the Students’ experiential training, enabling them to gain real-world experience in a professional kitchen.

In Stratford, good food is a part of our essence, and you can taste the students’ passion with every meal. Come take part in their journey and experience some extraordinary dining.
Reservations in advance October through March.

OPEN KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES

The School offers Open Kitchen Cooking classes for the public. There is something for everyone! A diverse array of classes are available, led by Chef Instructor Eli Silverthorne.