Culinary Capers

Level 2 Students & Faculty joined together at a celebratory lunch on the last day of classes at The Prune Restaurant. Chef Ryan O'Donnell created these impressive "Party Subs" to serve to the graduating students. Congratulations to all!

In February we were fortunate to welcome an amazing group of Canadian Guest Chefs to the school. Guest Chefs worked alongside our students to provide them with their knowledge & experience in the industry. We would like to thank them all:

Sean Collins ('08)| Mercer Hall

Bryan Steele | The Prune Restaurant

Paul Harding | The Only On King with Sous Chef Eric Neaves ('12)

Nick Benninger | Uptown 21

Shaun Edmontone | Chef/Partner The Bruce Wine Bar

Aaron Linley ('96)| The Bruce Hotel

Kris Schlotzhauer | Enoteca Sociale

Ryan O'Donnell ('10) | The Prune Restaurant

Neil Baxter | Rundles

Ryan Crawford ('99) | Backhouse

Lorenzo Loseto | George

Carl Heinrich & Ryan Donovan ('05)| Richmond Station

On February 22 Students, Faculty & Chefs School Supporters joined together to enjoy an exquisite dinner at our 25th Annual Gala Dinner & Auction held at George Restaurant in Toronto.

Guests were treated to a whimsical menu presented by Chef Kaya Ogruce alongside Student Chefs in the kitchen. Auctioneer Chris Blake did an exceptional job at keeping the Auction lively, as Honorary Co-Chairs Billy Munnelly & Kato Wake entertained the guests with their humour & charm.

A wonderful time was had by all. We would like to send out a warm thank you to all of our supporters & donors to this event. Your support is invaluable!

Stratford Mayor Dan Matheson hosted the 10th Annual Mayor's Gala in January held at the Stratford Festival Theatre. This lively community event was catered by The Stratford Chefs School.

Chef instructor Ian Middleton created an impressive array of appetizers for the event, including an Oyster Bar, Charcuterie Station, an "Asian Taco Bar" and many more. Student Chefs had supporting roles in the kitchen as well as working the various food stations that were attended by reception guests. The evening was a great success!

In January we had the great privilege of hosting two International Guest Chefs to our School. Chef Francesco Lagi (Villa Mangiacane - Tuscany) & Chef Michael Hazlewood (Toasted - London, England) joined us each for one week.

Student Chefs had the opportunity to work side by side in the kitchen with these talented Chefs to gain knowledge of their skills and expertise. The International Guest Chefs Dinner Series were a great success and were often sold out due to popularity.

We would like to extend our thanks to both Chef Francesco Lagi & Chef Michael Hazlewood for the time you shared with us.

One of Canada's favourite culinary personalities, Lucy Waverman was the 2014/15 Joseph Hoare Gastronomic Writer in Residence.

Lucy's knowledge as a celebrated author, editor, columnist and teacher was an invaluable experience to be shared with our students. We are grateful for the support and guidance that she provided.

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