Autumn in Ontario: October 31st | 5:30 pm

Description
A Seasonal Farm-to-Table Demonstration

Ontario’s fall harvest gives us some of the most comforting and versatile ingredients of the year.

Join us in the Monarch Culinary Studio for a chef-led demonstration celebrating the flavours of the season through a refined three-course menu built around locally inspired ingredients, classic technique and thoughtful presentation.

Throughout the evening, we’ll explore how roasting, caramelization and proper sauce work can transform familiar autumn ingredients into an elegant restaurant-quality dinner. From developing depth of flavour in a roasted squash bisque to properly cooking skin-on chicken and building a cider jus from the pan, this class focuses on practical techniques that can be used again and again at home.

The Menu

Roasted Ontario Squash Bisque
Brown butter, maple crème fraîche and toasted pumpkin seeds

Cider-Glazed Chicken Supreme
Sage and roasted-garlic potato purée, maple-glazed root vegetables and cider jus

Ontario Apple Tarte Tatin
Vanilla-bean crème anglaise

Techniques Demonstrated
During the evening, we’ll explore:

• Building deeper flavour through roasting
• Creating smooth, refined puréed soups
• Properly cooking skin-on chicken
• Developing pan sauces from fondBalancing sweetness, acidity and richness
• Caramelizing fruit
• Working with laminated pastry and baked fruit desserts
• Safely turning out a tarte Tatin

This class is designed to showcase just how elegant seasonal cooking can be when familiar ingredients are approached with strong fundamentals and professional technique.

Ontario’s fall harvest transformed into an elegant three-course dinner—warm, seasonal and unmistakably autumn.

Important Notes

• Guests must be 19 years of age or older to consume alcohol
• Government-issued photo identification may be required
• Please advise us of dietary restrictions in advance
• Menu substitutions may be limited due to the nature of the experience
• Seasonal ingredients may vary depending on local availability
• All ticket sales are final