Intimate cooking studio venue

We are more than a restaurant. We are intimate, interactive and interesting. Our celebrated Chefs prepare outstanding menus using fresh, local, organic ingredients; pair each course with phenomenal wines; and teach you the skills to duplicate the same experience at home.

The Chef Upstairs features an intimate dining experience with celebrated chefs & spectacular food. Whether it's a cooking class or special event, you'll find our chefs' passion for food and fun makes every occasion memorable.

Imagine being part of an intimate event at a private dining venue, surrounded by great friends, family or colleagues. A celebrated Chef prepares an outstanding menu accompaniedby wine pairings, teaching you the skills to duplicate the same experience at home.

Allergy Aware Events Bachelor/ette Parties Birthday Parties Closing Dinners

Corporate Team Building Events Demonstration Cooking Classes Kids Cooking Classes Media Launches

Photo & Film Shoots Rehearsal Dinners Special Events Wine & Cheese Tastings

Siblings Lori and Greg Heller took the helm at The Chef Upstairs in 2008 from founders Jim and Janice Colbert. Using the Colbert’s winning formula The Chef Upstairs has become one of Toronto's premier cooking studio and private dining venues, proud to be 100% nut and peanut free. Lori is the owner and president of Heller Productions, one of Canada's top Corporate Event Planning organizations. Greg is an accomplished entrepreneur and business consultant, accomplished chef, and avid wine collector.