Learn a new skill, meet some great people and eat something tasty.
The Depanneur hosts fun, hands-on cooking classes on Sunday, Monday and some Tuesday evenings; everything from pickles to pierogis, vegan cheese to whole-animal butchery.
If you’ve got a culinary skill you’d like to share, find out more about hosting a class at The Dep.
NEW! Lunch & Learn weekday workshops at The Depanneur
A whole new way to lunch! The Dep is launching a new Lunch & Learn workshops series on Mondays & Fridays featuring some of our most popular classes — and a few new ones! These classes run from 10am-1pm and include lunch.
Upcoming Workshops at The Dep
Past Events › Workshops
November 2019
COOKING CLASS: Tibetan Momos by Sonam Yangzom
Momos — hearty dumplings of simple dough wrapped around delectable fillings, served steamed or fried with spicy sauce — are probably Tibet’s best known culinary export. In fact, momos are well-loved in many of the countries around the Himalayas, with countless variations in ingredients, appearance and names. But especially in Tibet, momos are not just foods; they are also symbols of festivity and celebration. They are served during important social occasions like marriages, New Years and other special family gatherings.…
MORE »
LUNCH & LEARN: Knife Skills with Sonya Gammal
Knowing how to choose, use and care for knives is one of the most essential parts of any cook’s skill set. Join Chef Sonya Gammal for a solid primer on knife fundamentals, including selecting the best knife for the job, as well as knife safety, storage and maintenance including sharpening and honing. In addition to learning about the knives themselves, participants will get ample opportunity to practice a range of different hands-on knife skills as part of the preparation of…
MORE »COOKING CLASS: Tibetan Momos by Sonam Yangzom
Momos — hearty dumplings of simple dough wrapped around delectable fillings, served steamed or fried with spicy sauce — are probably Tibet’s best known culinary export. In fact, momos are well-loved in many of the countries around the Himalayas, with countless variations in ingredients, appearance and names. But especially in Tibet, momos are not just foods; they are also symbols of festivity and celebration. They are served during important social occasions like marriages, New Years and other special family gatherings.…
MORE »
MASTER CLASS: The Secret Life of Truffles by Marc Eber
“Truffles are the diamond of the kitchen" — Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin For over a decade, mushroom expert and all-around fungi (sorry) Marc Eber has supplied many of Toronto’s finest restaurants and specialty stores with rare and wild foraged mushrooms from around the world. For this Master Class, Marc will be showcasing at least 5 different kinds of fresh truffles including: Chinese, Oregon, Burgundy, Winter Black, and the rare White Alba, one of the most expensive foodstuffs in the world —…
MORE »December 2019
WORKSHOP: Herbal Cold & Flu Remedies by Juliana Nogueira
Get ready for winter & flu season by learning how to prepare your own herbal tea blend, natural cough syrup, and immune-boosting herbal tincture with this informative introduction to natural herbal medicine. Herbal medicine is the oldest, most widely and continuously used form of medicine. It has thrived in every culture and throughout every period of history. It has also been described as Ecological Healing because it works within the context of our shared ecological and evolutionary heritage with the…
MORE »
COOKING CLASS: Bosnian Cabbage Rolls by Ksenija Hotic
The Dep is excited to welcome Ksenija “The Boz” Hotic back to our kitchen for a fantastic foray into the heart of Bosnian cuisine and culture. This fun, hands-on class will focus on sarme (cabbage rolls)— pickled cabbage leaves stuffed with meat, rice and spices. Ed — As someone of Eastern European descent, I can tell you that these are the best I have ever tasted! A classic dish across the Balkans, Bosnian cabbage rolls (Sarme) are stuffed with a mix of…
MORE »
NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Cooking Classes at Evergreen Brick Works!
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating until December 23, 2019
Over the last four years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of their fabulous recipes. So this December, in collaboration with Evergreen Brick Works’ Winter Village, Newcomer Kitchen will be offering 8 fun, hands-on cooking classes! Holiday Fatayer Workshop Come and share the fun of making savoury Fatayer stuffed flatbreads! These tempting pastries are made with fresh bread…
MORE »
COOKING CLASS: Holiday Preserves by Camilla Wynne
Join master preserver Camilla Wynne of Preservation Society spread holiday cheer with homemade edible gifts! In this workshop we cover the basics of water bath canning, from selecting your produce to proper sterilization. We then move to the kitchen and prepare one marmalade recipe (such as a Three Citrus-Ginger marmalade) and one chutney (like a Cranberry-Tamarind chutney), both of which make amazing stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or a pantry arsenal perfect for complementing cheese plates or cozy morning breakfasts. You…
MORE »COOKING CLASS: Holiday Preserves by Camilla Wynne
SOLD OUT! 2nd Class Added SUN Dec 8 — 12-2:30pm Join master preserver Camilla Wynne of Preservation Society spread holiday cheer with homemade edible gifts! In this workshop we cover the basics of water bath canning, from selecting your produce to proper sterilization. We then move to the kitchen and prepare one marmalade recipe (such as a Three Citrus-Ginger marmalade) and one chutney (like a Cranberry-Tamarind chutney), both of which make amazing stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or a pantry arsenal…
MORE »LUNCH AND LEARN: Holiday Preserves by Camilla Wynne
Join master preserver Camilla Wynne of Preservation Society spread holiday cheer with homemade edible gifts! In this workshop we cover the basics of water bath canning, from selecting your produce to proper sterilization. We then move to the kitchen and prepare one marmalade recipe (such as a Three Citrus-Ginger marmalade) and one chutney (like a Cranberry-Tamarind chutney), both of which make amazing stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or a pantry arsenal perfect for complementing cheese plates or cozy morning breakfasts. You…
MORE »