2018 SEASON | Join Us for Hands-On Cooking Classes and Learning
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REGISTER NOW 2018 SEASON | Join us for hands-on cooking classes and learning experiences devoted to dedicated home cooks and food-lovers Classes run March through September and are held in the state of the art Stratford Chefs School Kitchens at 136 Ontario Street. All prices include applicable taxes. Menus, recipes and instructors are subject to change as required. Safety regulations require students wear closed toe shoes when participating in any Classes are for students 16 years and older unless cooking class. otherwise indicated. Participants in the wine tasting workshops or cocktail classes are required The Stratford Chefs School reserves the right to be 19 years of age or older. to cancel a class due to insufficient enrolment with a minimum of 48 hours prior notice. Students will be given the opportunity to either In the unlikely event a class is cancelled, eat or take home the dishes created. In classes the Stratford Chefs School will apply the where food is not prepared, students will be course fee to a future Open Kitchen course provided light snacks. or issue a full refund of the course fee at the Help us help the environment! Please bring participant’s discretion. a container with you to help you take home the fruits of your labour (1 litre container is recommended). 2 | stratfordchef.com Welcome to our Open Kitchen – cooking classes and learning experiences devoted to the dedicated home cook and food lover. Classes average 3 hours in length and are offered at a variety of skill levels and price ranges. Roll up your sleeves, tie on an apron and join us in our Open Kitchen! Trade Secrets .......................................................................... 4-8 Intensive workshops focused on a cooking technique, dish or product. Subjects include Pasta, Bread, Preserving, Pastry, Wine and more. Get Cooking! ....................................................................... 10-12 Intensive workshops focused on themed recipes followed by an opportunity to enjoy your creations. Subjects include Brunch, Vegetarian, and International Cuisines. Advanced Cookery ............................................................13 To register Intensive, hands-on, skills building workshops dedicated for classes visit to the more seasoned home cook. Subject areas include stratfordchef.com/ Butchery, Specialty Pasta. open-kitchen How Do I Use That? ..........................................................13 Purchase 4 classes and SAVE! Informative workshops dedicated to demonstrating how to use new-to-you kitchen tools and gadgets. An PAGE 8 opportunity to try before you buy. Subjects include Pressure Cookers, Immersion Circulators, Spiral Slicers and Mandolins. Team Building, Special Events & Learning Opportunities ........................................14 Class Calendar ........................................................................15 Questions? Email us at [email protected] to learn more. Classes may be added to the calendar throughout the season. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates. stratfordchef.com stratfordchef.com | 3 Trade Secrets Intensive workshops focused on a cooking technique, dish or product. Classes range from $45 to $80 per person and are perfect for the beginner to intermediate home cook. Bread Do you have the need to knead? Learn to create restaurant quality bread at home! Examine the Sunday March 18 10:00am - 1:00pm science of bread making and learn techniques for achieving a perfect loaf each time. Mix and bake $65 per person pullman bread, bread rolls, and whole wheat bread. And the best part? Take home what you make! Cast Iron Cooking | Dutch Ovens Functional and rustically attractive, this cast iron pot with an enameled coating is the workhorse of Wednesday Sept 12 6:00pm - 9:00pm the kitchen and is perfect for making stews, braised dishes, soups and even bread! In this class, discover $65 per person how to cook bread in a Dutch oven and learn how to make a delicious coq au vin. Dumplings | International Learn how to make a variety of dumplings from Thursday Sept 13 6:00pm - 9:00pm around the globe. From pierogies to shaomai, dumplings are universally delicious and a wonderful $65 per person comfort food! Easy Entertaining Get ready for summer entertaining! Learn new Wednesday June 20 recipes and insider tips on how to throw a stress- 6:00pm - 9:00pm free dinner party where you actually get to enjoy $65 per person yourself. Perfect for anyone who loves to entertain at home! Fish & Chips Join us for a British style fish fry that will have you Thursday Sept 20 cry blimey with joy! Learn how to make light and 6:00pm - 9:00pm fluffy fish, crisp fries, mushy peas and tartar sauce $65 per person from scratch. Deep frying techniques and safety will be taught. 4 | stratfordchef.com Fried Chicken In this class home cooks learn how to properly butcher Thursday June 7 6:00pm - 9:00pm a chicken into pieces and learn recipes and techniques required to safely fry it. From marinated Southern Sunday July 15 Fried, to extra crispy Buffalo wings, learn how to make 10:00am - 1:00pm just the right dish for your next picnic or backyard $65 per person family gathering! Fundamentals | Sauces: Egg Based Emulsions Considered one of the 5 “mother sauces” egg based emulsions such as hollandaise and béarnaise Saturday June 2 10:00am - 1:00pm are fundamental to many dishes. Learn the basic techniques for preparing egg based emulsions that $65 per person range from classic to contemporary. Take your cooking to a whole new level! Fundamentals | Stocks Build up your home cook skills by learning the fundamentals of making stock: equipment, prepping, Thursday March 15 6:00pm - 9:00pm simmering, skimming, and storing. Chicken, fish, beef, and vegetable stocks will be examined. Learn how to $65 per person make a stock traditionally on the stove top, or speed up the process with a pressure cooker. Gnocchi Join us for gnocchi Thursday; a tradition in Italy where many restaurants make and serve this Thursday July 5 6:00pm - 9:00pm classic Italian dumpling. Your instructor will walk you through the steps to help you master the basic $65 per person method. Simple variations will also be discussed and prepared. Hors d’oeuvres at Home Discover professional tricks behind making delicious hors d’oeuvres, tapas, and bite size nibbles perfect Thursday May 17 6:00pm - 9:00pm for your next gathering. Learn new recipes, as well as safe food storage and presentation techniques. $65 per person Perfect for anyone who wants to put the pep back in their party! Ice Cream Thursday June 14 6:00pm - 9:00pm We all scream for ice cream! Get ready for summer by learning how to make delicious ice cream, gelato, Saturday July 7 sorbet (dairy and egg free), and granita for your 10:00am - 1:00pm family and friends. $65 per person stratfordchef.com | 5 Trade Secrets Pad Thai Learn how to make one of the world’s favourite Wednesday June 6 6:00pm - 9:00pm street food dishes at home! Discover the flavour complexities found in this noodle stir-fry and learn Thursday Sept 6 how to successfully build a delicious Pad Thai. 6:00pm - 9:00pm Explore traditional condiments and accompaniments $65 per person from Thailand. Pasta Learn basic pasta making techniques, including the Wednesday Mar 14 6:00pm - 9:00pm preparing, rolling and cutting of fresh pasta. Students will learn critical steps to ensure the success of Saturday May 26 freshly made pasta, how to cook it, and judge proper 10:00am - 1:00pm doneness. Simple pasta sauces will also be discussed Sunday June 17 and prepared. 10:00am - 1:00pm Thursday July 19 6:00pm - 9:00pm “Just got home from attending the Trade Secrets Sunday Aug 19 Pasta Class and I must say, I not only learned so 10:00am - 1:00pm much, I also met some new people and enjoyed some Sunday Sept 23 wonderful food afterward. Thank you! I will attend 10:00am - 1:00pm $65 per person another cooking class!” KIM DONALDSON RICE Pastry | Pies & Tarts Timed with the start of berry season, instructor Tracey Pritchard of Perfect Pastry teaches you how Wednesday June 13 6:00pm - 9:00pm to work with shortcrust to make fruit and berry pies and tarts. Learn decoration tips and techniques $80 per person during this hands-on class. Included is a lovely glass pie plate from Bradshaws & Kitchen Detail. Pastry | Quiche & Savoury Tarts Who said pastry had to be sweet? Instructor Tracey Pritchard of Perfect Pastry teaches you how to work Saturday Aug 11 10:00am - 1:00pm with shortcrust and puff pastry to make quiches and savoury tarts. All participants will take home a $80 per person savoury tart in a tart pan provided by Bradshaws & Kitchen Detail. Pastry | Thanksgiving Pies The smells of harvest are in the air! Instructor Tracey Pritchard of Perfect Pastry teaches you how to work Sunday Sept 29 10:00am - 1:00pm with shortcrust to make and decorate a variety of seasonal pies, including turning turkey leftovers into $80 per person a delicious pot pie. Included is a take home gift from Bradshaws & Kitchen Detail. 6 | stratfordchef.com Patio Cocktails Thursday June 21 Get ready for your Canada Day long weekend with 7:00pm - 9:00pm fantastic drink recipes! Your instructor will guide $45 per person you through methods of mixing perfect-for-the- Participants must be patio beverages and boozy cocktails for those hot 19 years of age or summer days and nights. Ideal for the beginner to older. intermediate amateur mixologist. Wednesday April 25 Pizza 6:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday May 31 Learn the secrets behind making exquisite pizza 6:00pm - 9:00pm dough, savoury