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Interactive, Fun & Delicious
The Chef Upstairs offers an intimate, unique, and interactive dining experience with exceptional chefs and outstanding cuisine. Whether you join a cooking class, host a private party, or engage in a corporate team-building event, our chefs’ passion for food and fun ensures every occasion is memorable.
Our friendly chefs show you how to make exquisite meals using fresh, local ingredients. Join a cooking class, throw a party, or bring your team for a tasty challenge. You'll learn the skills to recreate these culinary experiences at home and even match foods with the right drinks.
Step into our kitchen for a fun cooking adventure in Toronto and Vaughan! We create cozy, hands-on experiences where food and fun come together for kids, teens, and adults.
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Why Choose Us?
“I’d like to learn some new recipes.”
“I’ve always wanted to improve my knife skills.”
“I’m looking for a unique team-building experience.”
“My child has shown an interest in cooking.”
Do any of these sound familiar? We've got your covered! At The Chef Upstairs, we transform your cooking woes into culinary triumphs. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our hands-on classes and personalized guidance will help you master the kitchen.
- ✔ Interactive Classes: Learn by doing with our interactive, step-by-step cooking classes.
- ✔ Expert Chefs: Gain confidence with tips and tricks from our seasoned professionals.
- ✔ Delicious & Healthy: Discover how to make nutritious meals that are anything but boring!
- ✔ Fun & Engaging: Enjoy a vibrant, social atmosphere that makes cooking a fun experience.
Our Services
Adult cooking classes
A Flavourful Experience for All
Everyone can come cook with us! All of our menus are easily modified to accommodate any allergies, dietary restrictions and preferences. We're also 100% Nut-Free!
Our classes and menus include Italian, French Classics, Middle Eastern, Spanish Tapas, Japanese and Classic Thai cuisines, as well as Exclusive Chef Spotlight menus such as Sea to Fork or Overnight in Tokyo and specialty classes for all holidays.
Learn to create delicious dishes from around the world in our kitchen. Whatever your culinary preferences, you'll have a fantastic time and enjoy exceptional food at The Chef Upstairs.
Ready to try new flavours?
KIDS AND TEENS
Kids Cook Up Skills and Excitement!
Our young chefs absolutely love our cooking classes. They explore new foods and let their creativity shine. Here's what they learn:
- Creating delicious recipes from scratch
- Safely using various kitchen tools
- Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen
- Following recipes step by step
- Practicing good table manners
Kids explore foods from around the world and make new friends too. They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize how much they're learning. We offer kids and teens summer cooking camps in Toronto and Vaughan, PD day camps, school field trips, birthday parties, fall cooking sessions and so much more!
Ready to explore kids & teens cooking classes?
Interactive Dining Experiences
Private Events & Corporate Team Building
Create unforgettable memories in our interactive cooking studio, perfect for personal celebrations or corporate team-building. Choose your menu, select your wines, and cook a delicious meal alongside our skilled chefs. Enjoy a welcome cheese platter, a full meal, and customizable menu options. Base package starts at $1,495 plus HST and 18% gratuity for up to 10, $149.50 per each additional guest. Menu upgrades and wine options available.
We also offer virtual team-building cooking events where you can oin our expert chefs online for fun and interactive cooking classes. Flexible scheduling on your preferred platform. Available in English and French.
Be Our Guest
Private Chef at Home
Enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine at home with our private chef service. Ideal for intimate dinners or grand celebrations, we offer customizable meals, themed menus, and cocktail selections. We take care of everything from ingredients, preparation, cooking, set up, serving, to clean up, so you can sit back and enjoy. Prices start at $445 for two guests or $135 per person for groups of 10+ (plus HST and 20% gratuity). We serve Toronto and nearby areas, ensuring you feel like a guest at your own event.Book your personalized culinary experience today!
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The Chef Upstairs: A Cooking Experience Unlike Any Other in Toronto and GTA
At The Chef Upstairs, we turn cooking into an exciting adventure. We have the coolest venues in Midtown Toronto and Vaughan (GTA) to host a variety of events, from private dining to corporate team building and kids cooking programs.
Our talented chefs don't just cook – they entertain and teach, making every occasion special. Whether you're here to learn, team bonding with colleagues, or create memories, you'll discover why we're the go-to spot for culinary fun.
Join us at The Chef Upstairs and spice up your next event!
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Testimonials
What our customers say
May 28, 2024
We had a fantastic time at the Mixology and Cooking Experience - La Dolce Vita event. We really enjoyed engaging with chef Taylor, Matt and Nicole. They really made the experience a lot of fun and shared lots of great tips and conversation. The food and cocktails were very nice.
May 28, 2024
We had a fantastic time at the Mixology and Cooking Experience - La Dolce Vita event. We really enjoyed engaging with chef Taylor, Matt and Nicole. They really made the experience a lot of fun and shared lots of great tips and conversation. The food and cocktails were very nice.
May 28, 2024
We had a fantastic time at the Mixology and Cooking Experience - La Dolce Vita event. We really enjoyed engaging with chef Taylor, Matt and Nicole. They really made the experience a lot of fun and shared lots of great tips and conversation. The food and cocktails were very nice.
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