Tamales by Iván Wadgymar

On St. Patrick’s day, Mexicans honor the San Patricios or St. Patrick’s Brigade, Irish soldiers who died fighting for Mexico in the Mexican American War of 1846 -1848.

Tamales are an essential and ancient Mexican dish enjoyed for this occasion – soft cornmeal masa (dough) stuffed with a flavourful filling, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. Portable and self-contained, tamales are a popular street food with countless variations found all across Mexico, and – in addition to St. Patrick’s Day – are a beloved part of many Holy Week and Easter celebrations.

Join Iván Wadgymar of Maizal for a fun, hands-on class where you will learn how to make delicious tamales from scratch using traditional, freshly ground masa de maiz instead of the industrial maseca (dried corn flour) that many recipes call for.

As a local grower, miller and processor of artisanal Mexican corn, beans and chiles Iván connection to Mexican culinary traditions runs much deeper than most. More than just recipes and techniques, you will learn about the roots of the ingredients and traditions in Mexican and cuisine — literally what puts the culture in agriculture.

You’ll be making Tamales de Hongos (Mushroom) en Salsa Verde and Tamales de Pollo (Chicken) con Mole. There will be tamales to snack on in class, and everyone gets to take home the tamales they make, along with all the recipes.

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Iván Wadgymar is a tortillero and molinero who runs Maizal, a tortilleria that evolved from a Mexican restaurant into an end-to-end producer of artisanal corn masa, tortillas & totopos. They grow heritage maize locally, nixtamalize it in traditional ways and produce products that seek to reconnect to centuries of cultural tradition and wisdom. @maizalto –

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The Depanneur is where Interesting Food Things happen. For more than a decade The Dep has been showcasing Toronto’s remarkable culinary diversity by hosting unique food events. @thedepanneur

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets :

$79 per person

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date: Sunday March 15, 2026 | 630pm-9pm

Venue & Address

The Depanneur, 192 Spadina Ave, Suite 501, Toronto

Wheelchair accessible

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport