About Us

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.

WHAT SETS THE STRATFORD CHEFS SCHOOL APART

Innovative, World-class Program
Our unique program model is method-based, hands-on, experiential, work-integrated learning, safely adapted to Covid-19 protocols.

High Quality Program
An enriched, immersive curriculum with exceptional standards and small classes. Collaborative, experiential learning through practical classes, Dinner Labs, and Dinners To Go, with strict adherence to Public Health requirements.

Expert Instructors
Our approachable Chef Instructors and Guest Chefs bring diverse experience and culinary backgrounds to our collaborative, real-world learning environment.

Not-for-Profit Model
Profits are reinvested into our program and facilities; fundraising helps keep tuition costs realistic.

Alumni
Stratford Chefs School is widely recognized for training cooks who become the best chefs. Our reputation is built on Alumni success stories.

Now accepting applications for our 2024 Summer 16 Week Diploma Program and our 2024-25 Professional Program with Apprenticeship that begins in October 2024. Learn more at www.stratfordchef.com.

STUDENT CHEF DINNERS
As part of the professional cookery program curriculum, from late October to early March 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.

OPEN KITCHEN COOKING CLASSES
After the school year is finished, in the spring/summer/fall, the School offers Open Kitchen Cooking classes for the public.  Open Kitchen has something for everyone, see the full schedule and book tickets here: https://www.exploretock.com/stratfordchefsschool