Community Kitchens
The Stop’s Community Kitchens bring people together through food. Participants cook and enjoy nutritious meals together, learn cooking skills and tips, discover affordable and seasonal ways to prepare food, and build connections with others in a welcoming community setting.
Throughout the year, the program explores healthy eating on a budget, seasonal ingredients, family-friendly meals, and sustainable cooking practices. All ingredients and cooking equipment are provided.
Sessions last about two-and-a-half hours and run at our three locations: 1884 Davenport Rd., 729 St. Clair West, and 601 Christie St.
Contact us to learn more or register at communitykitchens@thestop.org or (416) 652-7867.
What to Expect
Join a Community Kitchen
Popular programs include:
- Sabor Latino
- Men’s Cooking
- Cozy Kitchen
To register, or to inquire about a custom program for your organization, contact: communitykitchens@thestop.org or call (416) 886-9168.
Partnerships
The Stop works with groups and organizations across Toronto to create Community Kitchen experiences that respond to community needs. We welcome opportunities to develop customized Community Kitchen experiences with community organizations, service providers, and grassroots groups.
Does your group want to do a Community Kitchen? Contact us to discuss how we can customize an experience to your needs. communitykitchens@thestop.org.
The Stop's Community Kitchens create spaces where people can meet and build relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact us directly if you are interested in bringing your child to the program. Currently, only select programs offer child-minding services. At some Community Kitchens, parents may bring their children, but parents are responsible for supervising them throughout the program.
We currently do not offer TTC Tickets to participants.
Our kitchens are not allergen free. While we make every effort to avoid cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that a dish will be free from allergens.
We can accommodate many dietary restrictions. Please let us know about any dietary needs when registering so we can plan accordingly.
Every Community Kitchen is different, but all programs focus on affordable, seasonal, and locally available ingredients. Past dishes have included spring rolls, enchiladas verdes, pizza, and stir-fry.
No. Community Kitchens are open to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced home cooks. Staff and volunteers provide guidance throughout the session.