Private Event FAQs

We can host pretty much any kind of event up to about, though typically we focus on different kind of culinary events: luncheons, dinners, cooking classes and food-based team-building activities.

You can cook yourself, work with a chef or caterer of your choice, or we can help create a bespoke, turn-key event that includes a chef, meal or instructor.

We typically host our public, ticketed events on some Thursday and Friday nights, and primarily on Saturdays and Sundays, so those dates may booked. We can accommodate private events throughout the rest of the week, based on availability.

Cooking Classes and DIY Dinners can accommodate up to around 24 guests, sit-down meals can go up to a maximum of 32.

We have a small adjacent lounge that can seat about a dozen people.

Cocktail parties? - move tables & chairs to landing? Capacity?

Yes. Dep events usually run around 3 hours; private event guests typically have access to the space about 1 hour prior to their event to load in/set up anything they wish. If you wish to use the space for other activities over and above your Dep event, it can be rented for $100 per hour (+HST).

We have 4 large, adjustable-height tables, 32 chairs, and small adjacent lounge that can seat about a dozen people. The room and furniture can be configured any way you need, but the tables and chairs typically cannot be removed from the room.

A turn-key event (ie. including food and a chef/instructor) will typically run you around $99 per person, with a 12p minimum and a 32 person maximum.

A venue-only rental costs around $49 per person, with a 12p minimum and a 32 person maximum.

Some events formats may offer add-on options such as welcome cocktails, take home gifts, menu upgrades, entertainment, etc. which would be discussed prior to finalizing your booking.

A non-refundable $200 deposit is required to book and hold a date for your event. The final invoice will be sent within a week of the event date.

If you wish to use the space for other activities over and above your Dep event, it can be rented for $100 per hour (+HST).

Our events are typically BYOB, with no corkage fees. This usually translates into significant savings compared to going out to a restaurant. Some menus might include a cold or hot beverage options, but we do not stock/sell any other beverages. Chilled tap water in glass bottles is always available.

Tipping is not included, nor expected, but is always deeply appreciated. It is entirely at your discretion based on your satisfaction with your experience. All tips are distributed equally between cooks/instructors and staff working at the event.

You have the option of adding a tip amount when you purchase your ticket. We are currently working on easy ways to offer a tip at the end of an event via a QR code or via a link that will be sent to you by email.

In Canada, tipping on food events is customarily between 10-20%

We are happy to help craft unique food experiences for your event at The Depanneur, but typically we do not offer catering services for off-site events.

Yes. This would be considered a venue-only rental, and includes full use our our kitchen and equipment, and does not include dishwashing. Whomever uses the kitchen would be expected to clean everything they use. Dishwashing services can be requested for a supplemental fee of $100.

Our events are typically BYOB, with no corkage fees. This usually translates into significant savings compared to going out to a restaurant.

You are welcome to bring anything you wish for your team to drink, and we are happy keep them in our fridge for you and to provide glassware.

Chilled tap water in glass bottles is always available, but we do not stock/sell any other beverages. Some menus might include a cold or hot beverage options.

Turnkey rentals include all dishwashing and event set up and tear down. Venue-only rentals do not include dishwashing, but dishwashing services can be requested for a supplemental fee of $100

We have a well equipped kitchen with most things chefs need to prepare their meals (pots, pans, trays, bowls, knives, appliances, etc.). You can find a more detailed equipment list elsewhere in these FAQs. You can bring any special/specific equipment you need.

We have plateware, cutlery, and glassware for 32 guests. You can find a more detailed equipment list elsewhere in these FAQs. You are welcome bring any special serving or decor items you wish to enhance your event (linens, printed menus, decorations, flowers, etc.)

We have enough cutting boards, bowls, knives, etc. for cooking classes up to approx 16p

We have a sounds system you can plug into if you wish to bring your own playlist.

We have a large wheeled cart which you can use to help load in/load out.

You may want to consider bringing containers to pack up any leftovers.

We may have some basic pantry staples on hand, but cannot guarantee to have any specific ingredient.

We typically have some cling film, foil, parchment, paper towels, cleaning rags and aprons on hand, but recommend cooks bring their own to be on the safe side.

We do NOT have an ice machine.

We have a well equipped kitchen with most things needed for our kind of events.

We have enough cutting boards, bowls, knives, etc. for cooking classes up to approx 16p

2 large fridges with freezers

2 stoves with convection ovens (1 regular, 1 induction)

Lots of pots, pans, trays, bowls, knives, smallwares, measuring utensils, small speed rack, etc.

Microwave, toaster oven, 2 electric griddles, 2 XL Instant Pots, Kitchen Aid stand mixer, Vitamix blender, Cuisinart 14C food processor, immersion blender, electric kettles, 1800W induction plate, commercial Bunn coffee maker, torch

We do NOT have: sous vide, deep fryer, grill, chafing dishes, steamer baskets

We have 4 large adjustable tables with food-safe wooden tops that can be raised to counter height for cooking classes, and dropped to table height for dining.

Gallery?

We have service for 32 guest including app, main and dessert plates, large and small bowls, cutlery, water glasses, wine glasses, mugs, and lots of platters and serving bowl options. You can bring any special serving or decor items you wish to enhance your event (menus, decor, flowers, etc.)

We provide napkins, water bottles, tea lights/candles

We do NOT have: table linens,

Gallery?

We have a sounds system you can plug into if you wish to bring your own playlist. We have a expansive house playlist of eclectic international music. We also have access to a very large TV monitor for presentations or videos, as well as a vintage vinyl DJ setup for parties.

We have done a number of events featuring small bands, DJs, and other performers. If you want to incorporate some kind of additional entertainment element into your event, let us know.

A non-refundable $200 deposit is required to reserve a calendar date for a private event.

Turnkey events have a $1200 minimum (up to 12 people)

Venue-only events have a $600 minimum (up to 12 people).

A 50% deposit of the final amount (less the initial $200) is required 1 week prior to your event. This is not refundable in the event of client cancellation.

An invoice for the remaining balance will be issued within 48hrs of your event.

We are located on the 5th floor of CSI Spadina, at 192 Spadina Ave, on the west side, just north of Queen St, and south of Dundas St.

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TTC options include:

510 Spadina Streetcar: Spadina and Sullivan 501 Queen Streetcar: Queen and Spadina 505 Dundas Streetcar: Dundas and Spadina

There is metered parking all along Spadina.

There is a Green P parking lot approximately 2 blocks north of the Centre for Social Innovation, on the east side of Spadina. It is only accessible from the East (northbound) side of Spadina, so you must approach from Queen St.

There also is a public lot on Sullivan St. Note that Sullivan runs westbound so you must approach from Huron St.

Lot on Cameron?

We have a large wheeled cart which you can use to help load in/load out.