The Dep is a venue that showcases amateur and professional culinary talent, expanding the possibilities for food and community in Toronto.
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Regularly scheduled activities
SUNDAYS & MONDAYS | Cooking Classes 6:30–9pm
T.O. cooks share their skills and secrets
[ticketed]
1st TUESDAYS | Table Talks 6–9pm
An informal culinary salon featuring guest speakers and a meal by Len Senater
[ticketed] Presented in collaboration with Artery
June & July — WEDNESDAYS | Drop-In Dinners 6-9pm
“Open mic night” for culinary talent in Toronto!
[drop-in]
FRIDAYS | Private Events
Host your own private culinary event for 12-24 people
[by appointment]
SATURDAYS | Supper Club 7:30-10:30pm
Family-style dinner parties with guest cooks
[ticketed]
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS | Brunch — 10am–2:30pm
Mazeh is an exciting new Levantine-inspired Brunch pop-up!
[drop-in]
Private Events
The Depanneur is a versatile, fully equipped venue for food events for 12-24 people. You can use our kitchen yourself, work with a chef or caterer of your choice, or we’d be happy to connect you with any of the many amazing talents we’ve worked with to create a custom event tailored to your needs.
Newcomer Kitchen
Syrian newcomer women prepare traditional meals for pickup or delivery. [on hiatus until further notice]
Kitchen Rental
We rent out our inspected, commercial kitchen by the hour, typically on weekdays before 3pm.
DROP-IN DINNER: Lemon & Olive Chicken Tagine by Dali Chehimi
/0 Comments/in Drop-In Dinner /by lensenaterLong-time Dep favourite, Chef Dali Chehimi brings his traditional Tunisian favourites to the table for a delicious taste of the Casbah! Tunisian cuisine features all the hallmarks of delicious North African food: complex spices, lush combinations of fruit and meat, Mediterranean ingredients and a hint of French colonial influence. Tagines, the flavourful stews that range […]
SUPPER CLUB: On Island Time by Greg Couillard
/0 Comments/in Supper Clubs /by lensenaterDespite being an incredible food city in so many ways, Toronto does not have much in the way of its own unique, signature dishes. Chef Greg Couillard’s iconic Jump Up Soup would be as credible a contender as any. For a time this was probably Toronto’s most famous dish, inspired by the first Caribana Parade […]
DROP-IN DINNER: Jamaican Flava by Monique Creary
/0 Comments/in Drop-In Dinner /by lensenaterWhen it comes to Jamaican food, many people are familiar with jerk chicken and beef patties, but there is a long list of delicious dishes that you might not have tried before. Jamaican cuisine is an eclectic mix of influences from its Indigenous population, along with the different cultures who have settled on the island […]
SUPPER CLUB: To Di World by Winslow Taylor
/0 Comments/in Supper Clubs /by lensenaterWith Toronto’s Caribana just around the corner — currently the largest cultural event in Canada and the largest outdoor festival in North America — it’s a perfect opportunity to get into the Caribbean Carnival spirit. Inspired by Jamaica’s motto, “Out of many, one people”, award-winning Chef Winslow Taylor has crafted an elegant menu representing some […]