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 | Workshops 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
WEDNESDAYS | Newcomer Kitchen 6–7pm
Syrian newcomer women prepare traditional meals for pickup or delivery
[ticketed, pickup & delivery only]
THURSDAYS | 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.
Kitchen Rental
We rent out our inspected, commercial kitchen by the hour, typically on weekdays before 3pm.
DROP-IN DINNER: Tibetan Momos by Tsewang Chodon
/0 Comments/in Drop-In Dinner /by Corry OueletteIt’s hardly surprising the Tibet’s cold, windy plateau has evolved a hearty, warming cuisine perfect for winter weather. Join Tsewang Chodon of TC’s Tibetan Momo, for a taste of traditional Tibetan fare, all made with local, organic ingredients sourced directly from the Ontario farmers they work alongside at several of Toronto’s farmers’ markets. Tibetan Lentil […]
SUPPER CLUB: Indo-Chino by Greg Couillard
/0 Comments/in Supper Clubs /by lensenaterChef Greg Couillard has forged a life-long reputation as a fearless culinary innovator, a kind of supercollider of food ideas, smashing them together with incredible force, producing novel and exotic new dishes for a few lucky diners to marvel at. Chef Greg has left an indelible impression on fine dining in Toronto, opening eyes, minds […]
NEWCOMER KITCHEN @ The 519 — WED Nov 21
/0 Comments/in Newcomer Kitchen /by lensenater[chicken & beef] Maqluba مقلوبة Maqluba is a traditional dish from the Levant that includes meat, rice, and fried vegetables layered in a pot, which is then tipped over before serving, hence the name which translates literally as “upside-down”. This Syrian version of the recipe includes tomatoes, eggplant, poached halal chicken and spiced ground beef, […]
DROP-IN DINNER: Tortas Ahogadas by Katie Krelove
/0 Comments/in Drop-In Dinner /by Corry OueletteTranslated as “drowned sandwiches”, Tortas Ahogadas are a renowned street food staple unique to Guadalajara, Mexico. The locals say the secret is in the durability of the bun, the marinated slow roasted pork shoulder, and the mix of two sauces, chili-spicy and tomato-savoury, that do the drowning. Or maybe it’s in the toppings of lightly […]
SUPPER CLUB: Seafood & Spice by Winslow Taylor
/0 Comments/in Supper Clubs /by lensenaterChef Winslow Taylor combines the spicy flavours of his rural Jamaican childhood with seasonal local produce for this elegant seafood dinner. “This special time of year is one of my favourites. Coming from a rural community, the harvest time was always special because it was your chance to share your bounty with friends and […]