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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Why More People Are Hiring Private Chefs for Summer Gatherings

Summer is the season for gathering—backyard dinners, celebrations, and long evenings with friends. But hosting can quickly...

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Looking for a Summer Date Idea? Try Cooking Together

Dinner and drinks are great—but if you’re looking to elevate your summer date nights, it might be...

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The Most Popular Corporate Team-Building Activity Right Now

Team-building has come a long way from trust falls and boardroom exercises. Today’s companies are looking for...

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Still Planning Summer? Why Cooking Camp Is a Parent Favourite

Summer has a way of sneaking up on parents. One minute it’s spring, the next you’re scrambling...

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