Chef School

Twelve aspiring chefs arrive in Stratford to start the intensely grueling two year program at Canada's most prestigious culinary arts academy.

The students are overwhelmed by the workload, and they must now learn everything about poaching and endure a "movement class."

The students learn the exalted station that butter occupies in French food.

In the Library for hot toddies by the fire. Jacques Marie discusses the finer points of bourbon - a subject guaranteed to spark interest in quite a few of our students. Guy Rubino is the guest chef at panel evaluation.

Massimo Capra (Mistura) is the guest chef at panel evaluation. Chef Massimo, known for his passion for all things gastronomical, takes food very seriously.

Despite tensions, the students must remain professional and learn about roasting.

Ben, who emerges as one of the most promising in the group, fails.

The students are back into Chef Neil Baxter's kitchen to learn the art of baked cooking.

Dave still has a lot to learn; Richard comes close to relapse.

Dave accuses Chef Baxter of conspiracy; Richard proves he has a special gift.

Kelsey tries to catch up; Joyce worries about her mother's surgery; Alex's 22nd birthday.

Danielle competes against her more experienced and sophisticated fellow students.

For their final practical exams, the chefs must design a bistro menu from scratch.

Chef Steele judges a special panel.