By provided a venue to showcase amateur and professional culinary talent, The Dep helps to expand the possibilities for food 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.
NEWCOMER KITCHEN — WED September 26, 2018
/2 Comments/in Newcomer Kitchen /by lensenater[Beef] Damascus-style Molokhia with ground beef ملوخية ع الطريقة الشامية باللحمة Molokhia is dish that goes by many names; I’ve come across at least half a dozen English spellings alone. While a popular dish throughout the Middle East, it is virtually unknown in North America. It’s based on the leaves of the mallow or jute […]
DROP-IN DINNER: Flavours of Uttar Pradesh by Anjana & Neeti
/0 Comments/in Drop-In Dinner /by lensenaterUttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India, with over 200 million inhabitants, and home to some of India’s most famous landmarks, like the Taj Mahal. The state’s rich culinary tradition reflects the many Hindu festivals where vegetarian specialities are enjoyed. Tonight expat engineers Anjana Meel & Neeti Gupta are bringing some of their […]
SUPPER CLUB: Fado — Sounds & Flavours of Portugal by Paula Costa & Raízes e Ramos.
/0 Comments/in Supper Clubs /by lensenaterMusical traditions, much like culinary ones, are often the result of the cultural fusion that comes about through conquest or migration. Fado is a perfect musical example; while evocative of Portugal it is spiced with hints of Brazil, Mozambique, Angola and Cape Verde. The Afro-Brazilian musical tradition of Fado, or ‘fate’, dates back before the […]
TABLE TALK: Aruna Antonella Handa
/0 Comments/in Table Talks /by lensenaterVoyage to the Anthropocene: rocking the future of food. The Holocene is giving way to the Anthropocene, the epoch of humans. What this means is that humankind is now the most impactful geological force on the planet. It will be official once geologists agree a start date and markers. 1950 is among the candidates for […]
DROP-IN DINNER: Vegan Pie ‘n‘ Mash by Jacob Safra & Brenton Pedler
/0 Comments/in Drop-In Dinner /by lensenaterTwo talented vegan chefs — Brenton Pedler (Apiecalypse Now!) and Jacob Saphra (Brixton Grill) — join forces for an Anglo-Australian pub-fare mashup. Dig in mate! —– Roasted Butternut Squash Salad $6 Topped with homemade cashew “goat’s” cheese and candied cashews, on a bed of arugula with balsamic reduction Anglo-Australian Pie ‘n‘ Mash! $13 A favourite […]