Events Description
Thistletown Collegiate Institute will host the 8th Thistletown Chefs Harvest Party bringing together more than 30 leading Ontario chefs to raise funds for the school’s culinary students through chef-led food stations, cooking demonstrations, a silent auction and a giant used-cookbook sale.
Guests will enjoy chef-led food stations, live demonstrations, a food-focused silent auction and a giant used-cookbook sale. Food and beverages are included with admission.
Proceeds from the event will help send TCI culinary students to Italy in March 2027 for an immersive culinary and cultural learning experience.
Participating Chefs Include:
– Davide Ciavattella — Executive Chef, MICHELIN-starred Don Alfonso 1890
– Daniel Craig — Executive Chef, The Westin Harbour Castle
– Donna Dooher — Chef and Restaurateur, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
– John Sinopoli — Owner and Executive Chef, Ascari Hospitality Group
– Jon Rennie — Co-Founder and Culinary Director, Odd Duck Wine & Provisions
– Joshna Maharaj — Chef, Food Activist and Award-Winning Author
– Shonah Chalmers — Certified Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Educator
– Brian Kang — Head Chef, No Vacancy
– Heyden Sin — Executive Chef, Lai Wah Heen
– Myeongseok Jeong (Chef MJ) — Head Chef and Co-Owner, 156 ONE FIVE SIX
Plus more than 20 additional chefs and culinary professionals from across Ontario.
Tickets must be purchased via Eventbrite.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $79.60
Family-friendly event. Children under 12 may attend free, limited to one child per paid adult admission
Ticket Includes:
– More than 30 chef-led food stations
– Food and beverages throughout the afternoon
– Live cooking demonstrations
– A food-focused silent auction
– A giant used-cookbook sale
The opportunity to support hands-on culinary education and student travel
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday September 26, 2026
Time: 12:00PM–3:30PM; doors open at 11:45AM
Venue & Address
Thistletown Collegiate Institute , 20 Fordwich Crescent, Toronto
Wheelchair not accessible
Free Parking
Accessible by Public Transport











