Stratford is becoming renowned as one of Canada’s best culinary destinations with a year long programme of food events. We love to eat and our chefs and culinary experts enjoy sharing their ideas.

On Saturday afternoons throughout November and December we offer Savour Stratford Tastings. Intimate food sampling round tables led by knowledgeable epicureans that will inspire you for the upcoming holiday season. Purchase tastings tickets online.

In December, the famous Stratford Chefs School hosts gourmet lunch and dinners featuring their distinctive take on traditional Christmas menus.

	Tea and Chocolate Pairings, November 12, 3 – 4 pm, Tea Leaves Tea Tasting Bar, $30. Karen Hartwick, Canada’s leading tea sommelier, will introduce you to the delicate pairing of gourmet teas and chocolate
	Beaujolais and Cheese Pairings, November 17 and 19, 3 – 5 pm, The Milky Whey Fine Cheese Shop, $45. Bob Latham, wine sommelier extraordinaire, presents an entertaining afternoon sampling varieties of Beaujolais, the traditional wine served at Christmas, and different types of cheese
	A Winter Warm-up Cooking Class, November 26, 2 pm (lunch) and 6 pm (dinner), Stone Maiden Inn, $99. Join Chef Mark Brown for a hands-on class on creating winter comfort foods.
	Christmas Wines and Cheese, November 26, 3 – 5 pm, The Milky Whey Fine Cheese Shop, $45. Wine sommelier, Bob Latham and affineur, Liz Payne introduce you to a selection of wine and cheese pairings perfect for Christmas feasting
	Beer & Chocolate Pairing, December 3, 3 - 5 pm, Stone Maiden Inn, $30. Celebrated candy maker Kristene Steed and Chef Mark Brown guide you through a unique tasting of Ontario Craft Microbrews and Rheo Thompson chocolates.
	Mastering Risotto, December 3, 1 - 3 pm, Turnbull & Stewart, free (register on-line). A complimentary tasting workshop with Chef David Callan demonstrates the simple steps that will help you master making risotto.
	Making Christmas Cookies at the Stone Maiden Inn, December 4, 11 am - 2pm, Stone Maiden Inn, $59. Working with our chef de cuisine, Mark Brown, you will prepare a variety of cookies to share with friends and family. Cost per guest includes hands-on instruction and a take-home assortment of 4 dozen cookies.
	Stratford Chefs School Christmas Lunch and Dinner, December 9 and 16, Lunch at Rundles at 11:30 am or dinner at The Prune at 6:30 pm. Students prepare holiday inspired menus under the tutelage of professional chefs. Call 519.271.1414 or visit stratfordchef.com for reservations.
	Figgie Pudding and all the Stuffing Cooking Class, December 10, 11 am - 3 pm, Stone Maiden Inn, $99 (including meal). We invite you into the kitchen to work with Chef de Cuisine, Mark Brown, as we prepare a gourmet holiday feast complete with all the sides.
	Decorating Gingerbread Cookies, December 17, 1 - 5 pm, Let Them Eat Cake Restaurant & Dessert Cafe, Family Pass $25 inc. 6 cookies, basket & decorating materials. Bring the kids to for a fun afternoon of cookie decorating! Enjoy frosting & sprinkling 6 large gingerbread cookies with all the sweets of the season.
	Scotch & Chocolate, December 17, 3 - 5 pm, Foster's Inn, $30. Scotch expert, Esther Brown and Kristene Steed of Rheo Thompson Candies invite you to warm up with the smooth taste of scotch paired with chocolate. You’re sure to enjoy the tales and delicious notes that this pairing hit! SOLD OUT

All prices are per person, excluding HST. Tickets are non-refundable.