Why Cooking Classes Are One of the Best After-School Activities for Kids & Teens
After a full day at school, kids and teens need a change of pace. They’ve spent hours...
Fall Date Night Ideas in Toronto That Go Beyond Dinner and Drinks
Toronto in the fall was made for date nights. The temperatures cool down, the city settles into...
Skip the Traditional Office Party: Cook Together Instead
You know the traditional office holiday party. A restaurant reservation. Assigned tables. A few speeches. Some appetizers....
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...
Campfire Desserts Beyond S'Mores
S'mores will always have a place around the campfire. But why stop there? Whether you're camping, sitting...
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,...
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...
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...
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...