Supper Clubs

In Mexico, a cenaduria is a small, unassuming place most often run by a family, serving casual fare like pozole and tostadas. There are a countless number of these little spots, each one a repository of family recipes and local traditions, and every Mexican has their favourite ones for specific dishes. Tonight Mariel González of Catrina's Kitchen evokes the spirit of the cenaduria with a very special pozole recipe, passed down across multiple generations, along side a few other authentic specialities from her home state of Nayarit in western Mexico.

If you want to get close to the Balkan soul, you will most likely find it gathered around a table, sharing stories, laughter, and the flavours of home-cooked meals passed down through generations. For this event, Milka Subotic of The Spicy Balkan has curated a menu that features her family's homestyle recipes, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of the Balkans. We invite you to join us for a night of good food, great company, and the joy of sharing a rich and deep heritage. Whether you’re reminiscing about flavours from your own childhood or discovering these dishes for the first time, this family-style dinner promises to be a memorable experience.

Kazakh cuisine has been shaped by the nomadic history of its people and the harsh conditions of the arid, rocky steppes. Kazakhs developed a culinary traditions using preserved products that could be stored for long periods, such as smoked, dried, and salted meats, particularly horse and lamb, as well as fermented milk products like kumis and various dried cheeses. Their cuisine also incorporated influences of neighbouring cultures, such as the Uyghurs, Dungans, and Uzbeks. Today, modern Kazakh cuisine is a vibrant mix of traditional nomadic dishes and contemporary recipes adapted to local tastes. Tonight Zhanar Khamitova shares a quintessential Kazakh family meal showcasing the ingredients, traditions and spices of a cuisine seldom seen in Toronto’s food scene.

The Depanneur is proud to launch the Indigenous Food Lab, a new monthly residency with Chefs Taylor Parker and Matthew Knight-Barton, the duo behind The Dep's acclaimed and subversive Canada Day Supper Clubs. It is an honour and privilege to create a space where these chefs can combine their talents to explore the possibilities of an elevated, communal dining experience rooted in First Nations traditions. It is a laboratory to explore and experiment end experience a truly Canadian concept of terroir – the flavour of a place — a place to rediscover and redefine what Indigenous food means today.

As 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. 

Step into an evening where food transcends its role as nourishment, becoming a lens through which we explore identity, culture, and history. In this supper club, Diana brings her lived and professional experiences to the table. Her menu invites you on a culinary adventure that explores her upbringing in Canada — a place often portrayed as a land of opportunity and discovery — and her roots in India, Vietnam, and China. Personal reflections and realizations about being Canadian accompany each course.

Nayla 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.

Parsis 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.

As 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. 

Lara and Natasha, co-founders of Tribe Toronto, craft and host intimate events designed to foster authentic connections. Their facilitated dinners bring together small groups of people to explore personal experiences around a shared theme. The evening flows with guided conversations over a family-style meal, creating opportunities for guests to connect on a deeper level and build lasting connections. Join them for a unique dining experience — no small talk required — as they guide you through the evening with thoughtful questions that encourage real stories and open sharing.