An “open mic night” for culinary talent
Every week guest cooks, amateur or professional, are invited to The Dep to make their favourite food. In June & July, Drop-In Dinners are on Wednesday nights.
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-$14, Drop-In Dinners start at 6pm, and are served first-come, first-served until we sell out, or until around 9pm. No reservations are needed (or taken) – just “drop in”. Seating is at one of the two big tables or at the window counters. Dinners can also be ordered to-go, and you’re welcome to bring your own containers if you like.
Wherever possible, we provide vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten-free options. Check event listings for menu details.
The Dep is not licensed and these events are not BYOB.
NOTE: Drop-In Dinners occasionally sell out before 9pm
We’re always looking for enterprising foodies who’d like to cook for a crowd and make a bit of extra cash. If you’d like to do a Drop-In Dinner at The Depanneur, click here to learn more.
Upcoming Drop-In Dinners at The Dep
Upcoming Events › Drop-In Dinner
October 2019
DROP-IN DINNER: Medio Este Mash Up by Mary Freij & Alan Alberto Munoz Flores
The Depanneur is delighted to welcome back Chef Mary Freij, who ran the Dep’s popular Mazeh brunch pop-up for 18 months before opening her own spot at Yonge & Gould. Tonight she has joined forces with Mexican Chef Alan Alberto Munoz Flores for a fun and creative menu of Middle Eastern & Mexican mash-ups! ----- Shawarmadilla 8$ Flour tortilla, cheese, chicken shawarma, chopped tomato and onion, hot sauce, folded & grilled. Available #vegan with spiced quinoa and vegan cheese. Carne Ashawarma…
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DROP-IN DINNER: Quintessentially Filipino by Maria Polotan
“This is the food I grew up with, the recipes I learned from my Mom.”— Maria Polotan The Philippines is an archipelago of thousands of islands, with hundreds of unique and distinctive local cultures, along with a complex and multicultural history profoundly influenced by Chinese, Malay, Spanish and American cultures. Yet some classic dishes have become national favourites and are likely to be found in Filipino homes across the country. ----- Mongo sa Gata | Mungbean Soup $6…
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