Why a Private Chef BBQ Is the Ultimate Summer Hosting Hack
Summer entertaining should be relaxing. Instead, most hosts spend the day shopping, prepping, grilling, cleaning, and missing...
Backyard Dinner Party Ideas Everyone Will Remember
Some of the best dinner parties don't happen in restaurants. They happen under string lights, around a...
What our chefs always keep in their home kitchens
People often assume professional chefs prepare elaborate gourmet meals every night.The truth? Most chefs appreciate simple, high-quality...
The Best Ontario Produce to Enjoy Before Summer Ends
There's something magical about late summer in Ontario. Farmers' markets are overflowing with vibrant colours, incredible aromas,...
Campfire Desserts Beyond S'Mores
S'mores will always have a place around the campfire. But why stop there? Whether you're camping, sitting...
Fresh Summer Ingredients You Should Be Cooking With Right Now
Summer is every chef's favourite season. Markets overflow with colourful fruits and vegetables, herbs are bursting with...
Things to Do in Toronto This Summer Besides Going to a Patio
Toronto summers are incredible. But after you've visited the patios, festivals, beaches, and parks, you may be...
Why Kids and Teens Love Returning to Summer Camp Every Year
Every summer, something special happens at The Chef Upstairs. Familiar faces walk through our doors with huge...
Date Night at Home: The Private Chef Experience Couples Love
Sometimes the most romantic nights happen at home. More couples across Toronto and the GTA are discovering...
The Ultimate Housewarming Gift? A Chef-at-Home Dinner
Finding the perfect housewarming gift can be surprisingly difficult. Candles fade. Gift baskets disappear. Kitchen gadgets get...
Why Cooking Classes Make the Perfect Summer Date Night
Summer in Toronto is packed with patios, concerts, and outdoor events — but if you’re looking for...
Why Vaughan Parents Are Booking Summer Cooking Camps for Their Kids
When summer arrives, parents across Vaughan start searching for programs that are more than just childcare. They...