From 2011-2021, The Dep was a venue that showcased amateur and professional culinary talent, expanding the possibilities for food and community in Toronto.
While the bricks & mortar venue is now closed, The Depanneur is still involved in interesting food things, like our amazing 2023 Communal Table outdoor dinner series put on in collaboration with The Bentway.
We still send out an email newsletter listing upcoming events.
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These were some of our regularly scheduled activities
Pick-Up Dinners
“Open mic night” for culinary talent in Toronto! Pre-Order your meal for 2 or 4 and pick up at our window.
Brunch
A rotating cast of fabulous pop-up brunches
Cooking Classes
Live, interactive Zoom cooking classes — T.O. cooks share their skills and secrets
Table Talks
An informal culinary salon featuring guest speakers and a meal by Len Senater
Supper Clubs
BYOB, family-style dinner parties with a dazzling array of guest cooks
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
A non-profit initiative creating social & economic opportunity for newcomer women.
Our shared ‘co-op’ incubator kitchen was the birthplace of dozens of local food businesses.
We rent out our inspected, commercial kitchen by the hour, typically on weekdays before 3pm.
Upcoming Events
COOKING CLASS: Dia de Muertos Tamales by Iván Wadgymar
CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin Iván Wadgymar of Maizal for a fun, hands-on exploration of 2 quintessential Dia de los Muertos foods: savoury meat and vegetarian tamales and sweet pan de muertos. As a local grower, miller and processor of artisanal Mexican corn, beans and chiles Iván connection to Mexican culinary traditions runs much deeper than most. More than just recipes and techniques, you will learn about the roots of the ingredients and traditions in Mexican and cuisine — literally what puts the culture in agriculture.
COOKING CLASS: Low-Waste Plant-Based Cooking with Conscious Cass
CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFood is one of the fundamental connectors between us and this big, beautiful planet we live on, but it can also be one of the greatest contributors to the degradation of the environment. From food waste, to plastic packaging and animal agriculture, what we eat each day can really have an impact for better or worse on our precious planet. Conscious Cass will share with you a slew of tips, trick and recipes for eating in more eco-friendly ways. You'll get to put all these ideas into practise by the cooking and sharing a plant-based communal meal made with an emphasis on eco-friendly, low-waste ingredients.
SUPPER CLUB: The Singing Mama by Nayla Ghandour
CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaNayla Ghandour's love of food and song has taken her on an extraordinary journey around the world. Join us for a night of delicious Lebanese food, lovingly prepared and shared, accompanied by a selection of contemporary international pop, jazz, soul and blues vocals performed by The Singing Mama herself.
[10 AM] BRUNCH: Filipino Fiesta by Maria Polotan
CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMaria Polotan probably did more to transform my appreciation of Filipino food than anyone. Prior to starting The Dep, I hadn’t really had much experience with this cuisine. But that all changed when Maria brought these amazing flavours to Mama Linda’s — her 2020 Brunch residency at The Dep, and then to Lami, her East end brunch pop-up. All I can say is if you have not had the chance to try silog, the classic Filipino brunch of garlic fried rice with a fried duck egg, topped with Maria's homemade savoury-sweet, Pinoy-style bacon, sausage or hash, you want to get on that ASAP. To help make that happen, I'm delighted to bring Maria's fabulous brunch to the new Depanneur at CSI for one day only, with three 90 minute family-style seatings.
[11:30 AM] BRUNCH: Filipino Fiesta by Maria Polotan
CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMaria Polotan probably did more to transform my appreciation of Filipino food than anyone. Prior to starting The Dep, I hadn’t really had much experience with this cuisine. But that all changed when Maria brought these amazing flavours to Mama Linda’s — her 2020 Brunch residency at The Dep, and then to Lami, her East end brunch pop-up. All I can say is if you have not had the chance to try silog, the classic Filipino brunch of garlic fried rice with a fried duck egg, topped with Maria's homemade savoury-sweet, Pinoy-style bacon, sausage or hash, you want to get on that ASAP. To help make that happen, I'm delighted to bring Maria's fabulous brunch to the new Depanneur at CSI for one day only, with three 90 minute family-style seatings.
[1 PM] BRUNCH: Filipino Fiesta by Maria Polotan
CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMaria Polotan probably did more to transform my appreciation of Filipino food than anyone. Prior to starting The Dep, I hadn’t really had much experience with this cuisine. But that all changed when Maria brought these amazing flavours to Mama Linda’s — her 2020 Brunch residency at The Dep, and then to Lami, her East end brunch pop-up. All I can say is if you have not had the chance to try silog, the classic Filipino brunch of garlic fried rice with a fried duck egg, topped with Maria's homemade savoury-sweet, Pinoy-style bacon, sausage or hash, you want to get on that ASAP. To help make that happen, I'm delighted to bring Maria's fabulous brunch to the new Depanneur at CSI for one day only, with three 90 minute family-style seatings.
[Offsite] SUPPER CLUB: Parsi Bhonu by Niloufer Mavalvala
Mississauga , CanadaParsis are a Zoroastrian community descended from Persians who migrated from Persia around 7th century, with most settling on the west coast of India. Over the past 1300 years, while it has adopted many Indian culinary ingredients and techniques, Parsi food has remained a unique regional cuisine that still echos flavours and techniques from ancient Persia. Niloufer Mavalvala is the award-winning author of several books on Parsi cooking, and our guide this evening she shares her home with us for an intimate cooking demonstration and family style meal of traditional Parsi dishes, along with stories about the food and Parsi culture. This is a unique opportunity to dive into a rare and fascinating culinary tradition and learn about Parsi culture, traditions, customs, and heritage.
SUPPER CLUB: A Night in Córdoba by Carole Nelson Brown
CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs a local grower, miller and processor of artisanal Mexican corn, beans and chiles, Iván Wadgymar of Maizal has connection to Mexican culinary traditions that runs much deeper than most. Join Iván for a traditional holiday dinner and a deep dive into the foodways of Dia de los Muertos, delving into the ancient roots of the ingredients and traditions in Mexican and cuisine — the culture in the agriculture. The menu features a range of authentic ingredients grown by Ivan himself, and processed by hand in the traditional manner.
COOKING CLASS: Full-Day Breadmaking Intensive by Leo Baduria
CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin artisanal baker Leo Baduria for a full-day, in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of great bread. You’ll learn how to make your own sourdough starter, and how to prepare different types of dough, using various grains and flours. There will be hands-on practice of the techniques to folding, kneading and shaping dough to make focaccia/fougasse, baguettes, boules, batards and brioches, including challah braids.