Open Kitchen | Spring Explorer Course | March 9-13, 2026

Schedule

Mon Mar 09 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

136 Ontario St, Stratford, ON N5A 7Y4, Canada | Stratford, ON

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Our Open Kitchen Spring Explorer Course is a five day intensive sneak peek of the Stratford Chefs School's renowned full time professional culinary program. This hands-on intensive course is perfect for experienced home cooks looking to hone their skills, or for anyone interested in examining a future career in the culinary arts.
Chef Instructor: ELI SILVERTHORNE
'Spring Explorer' ticket price: $600 + HST
Monday March 9, 2026 through Friday March 13, 2026
10am to 2pm daily
DETAILS | REGISTRATION:
https://www.exploretock.com/stratfordchefsschool/event/585357/open-kitchen-spring-explorer-course-march-9-13-2026
COURSE RECIPES:*
Day One
Basic Pasta Dough by Hand
Pappardelle with Lamb Ragu
Spring Vegetable Risotto with Pesto
Vichyssoise with Crème Fraîche, Bacon and Chive Oil
Day Two
Poached Eggs with Hollandaise
Shrimp Ball Soup
Poached Trout with Lentils and Brown Butter Sauce
Navarin of Lamb Printanière
Day Three
French Folded Omelettes
Potato Latkes with Crème Fraîche, Smoked Trout and Dill
Chicken Piccata with Buttered Noodles and Broccoli
Stir-Fried Pork and Cabbage
Day Four
Pizza Dough, Sauce, Roast Pork Belly and Various Toppings
Tourtière with Red Pepper Relish
Fish en Papillote
Fried Chicken, Biscuits and Potato Salad
Day Five
Pork Belly Steamed Buns, Kimchi and Carrot Slaw
House Burger with Condiments and French Fries
Grilled Salmon with Cous Cous and Cucumber Salad
Potstickers (Dumplings) with Chili Soy Sauce
*Recipes are subject to change as required.
THE FINE PRINT:
1. Classes are for participants 16 years and older.
2. Class participants are required to wear closed toed shoes.
3. Class participants will be provided with an apron and all necessary tools and equipment.
4. Menus, recipes and instructors are subject to change as required.
5. Classes are from 10am - 2pm on each scheduled day.
7. All pre-paid Open Kitchen reservations are non-refundable.
Photo: Terry Manzo
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