The Kitchen at St. Lawrence Market

St. Lawrence Market’s cooking school and event venue

Welcome to the historical food capital of Toronto — St. Lawrence Market. Since 1901, the south market has been known for the variety and freshness of its fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, dairy products, grains and baked goods.

To continue the tradition of delivering good food with great taste, the City of Toronto in collaboration with the St. Lawrence Market Tenants’ Association, has created a new space that will excite your taste buds and reveal your flair for fare — The Market Kitchen.

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h Located on the west mezzanine of the south market, The Market Kitchen is a cooking school and event venue. The 2,400 sq. ft. space features a soaring ceiling, exposed brick walls and 20 ft. windows — all of which provide the historic backdrop to the fully-equipped kitchen outfitted with state-of-the-art appliances, sponsored by Miele.

The fusion of classic architecture and modern amenities is enhanced by the stunning view of Toronto’s skyline, which changes dramatically depending on the time of day: the bustling downtown core in daytime; the sunset in late afternoon; and the bright lights of the city’s skyscrapers at night. (For more pictures, see the Photogallery.)

We invite you to experience The Market Kitchen for yourself, although you may leave hungry for more!

A cooking school to sharpen your culinary skills

Let the energy and excitement of the market place inspire you to bake, broil and braise with confidence at The Market Kitchen cooking school. Expert chefs will guide you step-by-step through the cooking process, from food selection to mouth-watering meal. You will learn to prepare a variety of world cuisines using only the freshest of ingredients available at the market. While the cooking classes change each season, the quality remains the same.

Gifts for people who love food and cooking!

For people on your gift list who want to cook or love to cook, why not get them something a little different? Gift certificates for cooking classes are available for purchase. Ask us for details.

The Market Kitchen features a variety of programs for everyone, beginner cooks and experienced epicures:

The Celebrity Chef series will give you the opportunity to be ‘at the dinner table’ with some of Canada’s renowned chefs. You’ve seen them on television and dined at their restaurants; now, meet them in person as they share their passion for food with you.

Hands-on cooking classes will have you up to your elbows in marinade, cake mixture and other blends of ingredients. The only way to enjoy a meal in these classes is if you cook it yourself.

Interactive demonstrations will provide a relaxing learning environment. Sit back and have meals made for you as you enjoy one-on-one interactions with chefs.

Discover what’s on the menu for 2010. In addition to scheduled cooking classes, private group instruction can be arranged for small and large groups.

An historic venue for your historic event

Host your next event in a unique and vibrant atmosphere rich with history and tradition. Whether it’s cocktail parties, wedding receptions, product launches or news conferences, the charm, style and elegance of The Market Kitchen will make for a memorable occasion.

As St. Lawrence Market is one of Toronto’s greatest public spaces, The Market Kitchen is both affordable and accessible, making it available to individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations and corporations. Spacious yet intimate, the space can accommodate groups of 12 to 100 and can be configured to meet your specific requirements.

We offer complete event planning and catering services or you can rent the space and build your own event. In addition to scheduled cooking classes, private group instruction and team-building events can be arranged for small and large groups.

To register for a cooking class or request a site tour and additional details, contact The Market Kitchen.

To request a site tour and additional details, contact The Market Kitchen at 416-860-0727 or kitchen@stlawrencemarket.com.

Location

South St. Lawrence Market West Mezzanine
93 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1C3