The Chef Upstairs

The Chef Upstairs Interactive Culinary Studio - Cooking Classes - Private Events - Meal Preparation - Catering - All Ag

Interactive Cooking Studio - Cooking Classes - Private Events - Meal Preparation - Catering - All Ages

Cooking doesn’t stop when summer ends!Our 6-week kids & teens fall cooking sessions are just around the corner and they ...
08/26/2026

Cooking doesn’t stop when summer ends!

Our 6-week kids & teens fall cooking sessions are just around the corner and they are packed with new recipes, seasonal favourites, and hands-on kitchen skills for kids and teens.

Young chefs will learn to make everything from homemade buns and handmade pasta to Greek classics, Halloween treats, and fresh tortillas from scratch.

→ Kids
Saturdays: September 26 – November 7
Midtown Toronto & Vaughan

→ Teens
Mondays: September 28 – November 9 (Vaughan)
Tuesdays: September 29 – November 10 (Midtown)

Save their spot at thechefupstairs.com!

08/25/2026

Chef Harold knows his ingredients, but can he recognize them without seeing them? 👀

From fresh dill to capers and a few unexpected flavours, Chef Julian put his palate to the ultimate blind tasting test.

Watch to see how he did, and tell us which ingredient would have fooled you!

Summer isn’t over yet. ☀️There’s still time to slow down, try something new, and make memories around the table with the...
08/24/2026

Summer isn’t over yet. ☀️

There’s still time to slow down, try something new, and make memories around the table with the people who matter most.

What’s still on your summer bucket list? 👇

P.S. Looking for one more unforgettable experience before summer ends? Join us for a hands-on cooking class in Midtown Toronto or Vaughan.

Browse our upcoming classes at thechefupstairs.com.

Hosting should feel just as enjoyable for you as it does for your guests.With our Private Chef at Home experience, you c...
08/21/2026

Hosting should feel just as enjoyable for you as it does for your guests.

With our Private Chef at Home experience, you can stay out of the kitchen and be fully present for every conversation, laugh, and memorable moment around the table.

We’ll take care of the details so you can focus on the people you invited.

Available throughout Toronto and the GTA
✨ Learn more at thechefupstairs.com

08/20/2026

How sharp are Chef Julian’s taste buds? 👀

Chef Harold put him to the test with a blind tasting challenge featuring everything from something sweet to something with a little kick.

Watch to see how many ingredients he guessed correctly!

The best way to discover what Summer Camp is really like? Hear it from our young chefs. 💛From preparing recipes hands-on...
08/19/2026

The best way to discover what Summer Camp is really like? Hear it from our young chefs. 💛

From preparing recipes hands-on to tasting the delicious results, every day brings new skills, new flavours, and plenty of proud moments.

Along the way, campers build:
✓ Confidence
✓ Independence
✓ Real kitchen skills
✓ New friendships
✓ Memories they’ll carry long after camp ends

⏰ There’s are only a few weeks of Summer Camp left, with sessions running until September 4.

📍 Limited spaces remain in Vaughan, don’t miss your child’s chance to join us this summer. Reserve their spot today at thechefupstairs.com.

08/18/2026

Smoky, savoury, juicy, and packed with flavour. Meet Chef Julian’s Lamb Kofta. 🔥

Made with seasoned ground lamb, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, this Middle Eastern favourite is easier to recreate at home than you might think.

Save this recipe for your next barbecue!

Want to sharpen your skills in the kitchen? Explore our hands-on cooking classes at our Midtown Toronto or Vaughan location, where our professional chefs will guide you through every recipe step by step.

Summer may be winding down, but we’re ending it on a delicious note 🔥Win an adult cooking class at The Chef Upstairs for...
08/17/2026

Summer may be winding down, but we’re ending it on a delicious note 🔥

Win an adult cooking class at The Chef Upstairs for you and your favourite cooking partner!

To enter:
1. Follow The Chef Upstairs
2. Like this post
3. Tag who you’re bringing as your +1

✨Bonus entry: Share this post to your Instagram Stories and tag us!

The winner will be announced Friday, August 21 on our Instagram Stories. Good luck. 😉

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram.

Great BBQ isn’t about an expensive grill. It’s about mastering a few simple techniques. 🔥Preheat properly, create two he...
08/14/2026

Great BBQ isn’t about an expensive grill. It’s about mastering a few simple techniques. 🔥

Preheat properly, create two heat zones, and let your meat rest before slicing. Don’t forget the vegetables and fruit. Corn, peaches, peppers, and asparagus are even better on the grill.

Save these chef-approved tips for your next BBQ!
👉 Explore more cooking tips and hands-on classes at thechefupstairs.com

08/13/2026

Two chefs. One recipe. Two completely different takes. 🔥🍤

Chef Julian and Chef Harold are going head-to-head in an avocado shrimp salad cook-off, putting their own creativity, flavours, and plating skills to the test.

Watch until the end, then tell us: whose dish would you choose, Chef Julian’s or Chef Harold’s? 👇

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