An “open mic night” for culinary talent
Every Thursday guest cooks, amateur or professional, make their favourite food.
Drop-In Dinners are prepared by a ever-changing lineup of guest cooks, with a unique menu every week. With main courses priced around $10-$14, Drop-In Dinners start at 6pm, and are served first-come, first-served until we sell out, or until around 9pm. No reservations are needed (or taken) – just “drop in”. Seating is at one of the two big tables or at the window counters. Dinners can also be ordered to-go, and you’re welcome to bring your own containers if you like.
Wherever possible, we provide vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten-free options. Check event listings for menu details.
The Dep is not licensed and these events are not BYOB.
NOTE: Drop-In Dinners occasionally sell out before 9pm
We’re always looking for enterprising foodies who’d like to cook for a crowd and make a bit of extra cash. If you’d like to do a Drop-In Dinner at The Depanneur, click here to learn more.
DROP-IN DINNER: Rijsttafel by Youp Suurmeijer
/0 Comments/in Drop-In Dinner /by lensenaterDutch for “rice table,” rijsttafel (“ryst-tah-fell”) is part of the Dutch-Indonesian colonial heritage. In Dutch tradition rijsttafel is a meal for festive occasions to be enjoyed with family or friends. As such it consists of serving many small Indonesian dishes, revolving around rice, to be shared with the whole table. It’s a tradition that is […]
DROP-IN DINNER: Springtime in Italy by Milan & Gabrielle
/0 Comments/in Drop-In Dinner /by lensenaterTwo friends, inspired by sun-swept fields of the Napoli countryside, join forces to craft a menu marrying seasonal Italian flavors with seasonal Canadian produce. Although the annual Canadian freeze limits our ability to eat asparagus all year round, springtime in Canada is an interesting time of year. It’s not quite summer – so pot roasts […]