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
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: Holy Molé by Chef Greg Couillard
/0 Comments/in Supper Clubs /by lensenaterEl Retorno de Goyo Garcia Alvarez de los Alsos de Jalisco The Dep is thrilled to welcome Chef Greg Couillard back to The Dep for his 8th season. Chef Greg Couillard is well known for his lifelong fascination with bold flavours and spices; his iconoclastic palate and sensibility transformed the then-conservative world of “fine” dining […]
TABLE TALK: Joshna Maharaj on Take Back The Tray
/0 Comments/in Table Talks /by lensenaterJoin local food maverick Joshna Maharaj for a lively discussion about Take Back the Tray, a movement to reconnect food with health, wellness, education, and rehabilitation in public institutions around the globe. And it’s a story about how a chef took on the challenge of showing how we can create better food — and better […]
DROP-IN DINNER: Pelmeni — Russian Dumplings by Roman Kliotzkin
/0 Comments/in Drop-In Dinner /by lensenaterPelmeni are the Russian answer to perogies, vareniki, manti, wontons, and the myriad stuffed fresh pasta dumplings of the world. Filled with meat, vegetables, and spices and served with butter, sour cream or broth, they are a staple of the Russian dinner table. Join Dep alumni Roman Kliotzkin for this fab dinner of Russian comfort food. […]
SUPPER CLUB: Panama by Rossy Earl
/0 Comments/in Supper Clubs /by lensenaterAt the crossroads of Latin American and Caribbean culture, Panama’s cuisine is a both familiar yet distinctive. So too is this personal menu by Chef Rossy Earle, a reflection of her Panamanian roots planted in Canadian soil. Tonight she shares a few dishes inspired by her favourites growing up, presented with the skill and consideration […]