Virtual - Summer Cooking Camp - Single Day - Italian Favourites - The Chef Upstairs

Virtual - Summer Cooking Camp - Single Day - Italian Favourites


Our Virtual Summer Cooking Camp is sure to inspire your child's inner chef!

  • For kids and teens aged 7-17
  • Available Monday-Thursday (excluding holidays) from 1- 4 p.m.
  • Daily themed meal and dessert
  • Hands-on to get kids comfortable in the kitchen and try new foods, all while encouraging their creativity
  • Our junior chefs will learn to make all of the recipes from scratch, learn to use a variety of utensils, learn kitchen safety and hygiene, how to properly measure dry and liquid ingredients, how to follow a recipe, table etiquette and much more
  • Parental supervision is required
  • We are 100% Nut and Peanut Free!

Wednesday: Italian Favourites

  • Cheese ravioli
  • Minestrone soup
  • Garlic bread
  • Stracciatella gelato

      UPCOMING MENUS THIS WEEK:

        Thursday: Chinese Roundtable

        • Assorted dumplings and sauces
        • Stir-fry vegetables
        • Steamed rice
        • Chocolate coconut brownies

          What to Expect:

          • Connect with fellow foodies
          • Learn new tips and tricks 
          • Hone your knife skills
          • Class will start at 1 pm and run until about 4 pm (Zoom meeting room will open at 12:30 pm)
          • The class consists of a full meal, prepared by you in your own home under the guidance of our chef, via Zoom

          How to Connect:

          1. Register for the class
          2. Ensure you have the Zoom app downloaded on a computer or mobile device (we suggest using a laptop for the best experience)
          3. Shortly after registration, we will send you an ingredient and kitchen tools list, as well as set up that will be needed for the class
          4. Half an hour before the class, you will have access to the Zoom room.  Take that time to sign-in, connect with your fellow foodies and make sure you are ready to go

          Need a hand? Give us a call 416.544.9221

          *Note, we require a minimum of 10 participants to run each camp session. 

          HUNGRY FOR MORE? CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING MENUS HERE

          Week 2, July 12-16

          Monday: Summer in Greece

          • Greek Salad
          • Chicken souvlaki
          • Tzatziki
          • Homemade pita
          • Yogurt, berries and honey

          Tuesday: Taco Tuesday!

          • Homemade tortillas
          • Flank steak and roasted fish
          • Salsa, guacamole and crunchy slaw
          • Mexican berries and cream

          Wednesday:

          • Cheese ravioli
          • Minestrone soup
          • Garlic bread
          • Stracciatella gelato

          Thursday: Chinese Roundtable

          • Assorted dumplings and sauces
          • Stir-fry vegetables
          • Steamed rice
          • Chocolate coconut brownies

           Week 3, July 19-23:

          Monday: Pub Classics

          • Pulled chicken sliders with fresh made buns
          • Healthy slaw and sweet potato wedges
          • Blondies

          Tuesday: Fajita Party!

          • Beef, chicken, peppers, onions, corn and black bean salsa
          • Mexican chopped salad
          • Baked churros with chocolate sauce

          Wednesday: In the Calzone!

          • Assorted calzones
          • Grilled portobello, asparagus and arugula salad
          • Deconstructed tiramisu

          Thursday: Summer Valentine’s Day

          • Chicken skewers with red peppers and mushrooms
          • Bruschetta pasta salad
          • Chocolate dipped strawberries

           Week 4, July 26-30

          Monday: Brunch for dinner

          • Strawberry spinach salad
          • Frittata
          • Maple-glazed bacon
          • Brioche French toast
          • Hash browns
          • Fruit smoothies

          Tuesday: Authentic Mexican

          • Assorted tostadas
          • Salsa verde
          • Mexican-style corn on the cob
          • Mango-lime sorbet

          Wednesday: Pizza party!

          • Homemade dough and choose your own toppings
          • Caesar salad with homemade dressing
          • Italian orange cookies

          Thursday:

          • Couscous salad
          • Chicken skewers
          • Homemade hummus
          • Veggie sticks
          • Israeli Chocolate Bites

           Week 5, Aug 3-6 (3-day week)

          Tuesday- Mexico Beachside:

          • Green Chili and Cheese Quesadillas with homemade tortillas
          • Mexican chopped salad
          • Tres Leches cake

          Wednesday: Italian - Nonna’s Favourites

          • Meat/Veggie lasagna with homemade pasta and tomato sauce
          • Stracciatella soup
          • Biscotti

          Thursday: Summer Halloween!

          • Mummy Wraps (pastry wrapped mini sausages) with homemade ketchup
          • Creepy Crawly Pasta Salad
          • Black Bean Hummus Dip with Skeleton Veggie Sticks
          • Green Rice Krispy squares with chocolate chips

           Week 6, August 9-13

          Monday: Summer in Greece

          • Greek Salad
          • Chicken souvlaki
          • Tzatziki
          • Homemade pita
          • Yogurt, berries and honey

          Tuesday: Taco Tuesday!

          • Homemade tortillas
          • Flank steak and roasted fish
          • Salsa, guacamole and crunchy slaw
          • Mexican berries and cream

          Wednesday:

          • Cheese ravioli
          • Minestrone soup
          • Garlic bread
          • Stracciatella gelato

          Thursday: Chinese Roundtable

          • Assorted dumplings and sauces
          • Stir-fry vegetables
          • Steamed rice
          • Chocolate coconut brownies

           Week 7, August 16-20:

          Monday: Pub Classics

          • Pulled chicken sliders with fresh made buns
          • Healthy slaw and sweet potato wedges
          • Blondies

          Tuesday: Fajita Party!

          • Beef, chicken, peppers, onions, corn and black bean salsa
          • Mexican chopped salad
          • Baked churros with chocolate sauce

          Wednesday: In the Calzone!

          • Assorted calzones
          • Grilled portobello, asparagus and arugula salad
          • Deconstructed tiramisu

          Thursday: Summer Valentine’s Day

          • Chicken skewers with red peppers and mushrooms
          • Bruschetta pasta salad
          • Chocolate dipped strawberries

           Week 8, August 23-27

          Monday: Brunch for dinner

          • Strawberry spinach salad
          • Frittata
          • Maple-glazed bacon
          • Brioche French toast
          • Hash browns
          • Fruit smoothies

          Tuesday: Authentic Mexican

          • Assorted tostadas
          • Salsa verde
          • Mexican-style corn on the cob
          • Mango-lime sorbet

          Wednesday: Pizza party!

          • Homemade dough and choose your own toppings
          • Caesar salad with homemade dressing
          • Italian orange cookies

          Thursday:

          • Couscous salad
          • Chicken skewers
          • Homemade hummus
          • Veggie sticks
          • Israeli Chocolate Bites

          Week 9, August 30 – September 3:

          Monday:

          • Chili, mac n’ cheese and fresh made biscuits
          • Apple pie

          Tuesday- Mexico Beachside:

          • Green Chili and Cheese Quesadillas with homemade tortillas
          • Mexican chopped salad
          • Tres Leches cake

          Wednesday: Italian - Nonna’s Favourites

          • Meat/Veggie lasagna with homemade pasta and tomato sauce
          • Stracciatella soup
          • Biscotti

          Thursday: Summer Halloween!

          • Mummy Wraps (pastry wrapped mini sausages) with homemade ketchup
          • Creepy Crawly Pasta Salad
          • Black Bean Hummus Dip with Skeleton Veggie Sticks
          • Green Rice Krispy squares with chocolate chips

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