Urban Acorn Catering

11/08/2021

The day has finally come.. we’re officially moving out of our tasting room at 245 Jane. We’re so very grateful to have found and flourished in this space over the last few years but with the future of communal/indoor dining + large events on pause indefinitely, we feel this is a good time to re-group and come back stronger when the time is right!
As much as we would want to keep all our vintage items we simply don’t have the space. If you want to snag a little piece of Urban Acorn, check out (pictured) who have picked up a large haul of furniture, glassware and dishware from us this week. You can also support Jen from . She upcycles vintage plates, teacups, etc and turns them into beautiful/macabre works of art.
Finally a big thank you to for taking us in so we can complete our 2021 season. & .share for coming to our rescue so quickly. for your help with the logistics and a place to lay our heads through all this and everyone who helped make this space feel like a home over the last three years. This is not goodbye and we will see you soon :-)

06/08/2021

Last night’s tasting had us remembering how fun and innovative our vegan supper clubs allowed us to be. Drawing inspiration from art, the monthly themes gave us the ability to create combinations of flavours and textures we wouldn’t have dreamed up otherwise.
This gem is our little vegan peach pies with Jalapeño cornbread inspired by Wanda Jackson from our Legends of Rock & Roll. It was an instant hit with our supper club community and continues to be a highly requested catering menu dish. Perfect as a not too sweet dessert or fun starter course for an al fresco event.
Seen here in family style format, this sweet and savoury combo features in-season peaches from & beautiful micro greens from all sourced via .

28/07/2021

Our Chef Daniel Holloway recently shared his thoughts on fatherhood, raising a blended family and being a chef, with Daddy's Digest! Check out the article 👇

Part of why I've remained self-employed is to implement more balance into my life...

28/07/2021

Wether we’re talking about equity, culture and identity, or environment, local agriculture and access, food has always been intertwined with politics & public policy.
Having worked closely with over the years and supported their ‘Recipe for Change’ initiatives we are delighted to endorse their Executive Director as the next Federal MP for Parkdale-High Park.
We think his commitment to community initiatives, lived experience, and understanding of the food system are valuable assets for a more sustainable Canada.

26/07/2021

A new item for this year is a well known fast food classic with ’s vegan twist!
House-made ‘Lil Mac’ features a pretzel bun topped with a beet patty, tangy remoulade, lettuce and vegan cheese…
She’s a messy hors d’oeuvre but well worth the napkin bib!!!

25/07/2021

What a week! With the return to our tasting sessions, we had a chance to meet and eat with couples for the first time in almost two years!
We’re so excited and grateful to be showcasing old favourites alongside newly inspired gems.
Here’s a crowd favourite… a simple but perfect fresh bite: Vegan Raw Tiger Beet ‘Ravioli’ with Thyme Lemongrass Cashew Cream

09/07/2021

🚨New Recipe Alert🚨Ontario Cherry Braised Seitan Steak with Chatted Cabbage 🍒 🥬
We’re smack dab in the middle of cherry season here in Ontario so our has created this amazing recipe for our Intermediate Culinary Education plan subscribers. Perfect for a backyard date night paired with your favourite VQA wine 🍷 (we’re big fans of ). Get this recipe and more in your inbox by subscribing to our monthly plan—-> link in the bio or www.Subkit.com/urbanacorn

06/07/2021

Happy World Chocolate Day!
Throw back to when we hosted our monthly in our cozy dining space! What we miss most is the laughter and stories coming from our guests around our communal dining tables. Hopefully one day we will share in the supperclub experience again!
Here is a depiction of the final course, Chocolate Velvet Sponge and Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Stack smothered in Strawberry Coulis… needless to say this was a huge hit!
📸 , thank you for the capture as well as your support throughout these many years ♥️

19/06/2021

The perfect pair… wether it’s food + drink or partners in love, a balance is needed for for that coupling to work.
Our has paired the light and slightly gamey Cornish hen parfait with the citrus stone fruit notes of Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir.
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18/06/2021

Sneak peak from yesterday’s shoot styled by amazing photographer and recipe by our own &
Working dish title: Millionaire in Jacmel; Purple yam millionaire scone with passion fruit clotted cream, lime curd and tablet cocoye (coconut sugar disk)

18/06/2021

It’s seems like only yesterday & hosted their first supper club called Voodoo Haggis (a Scottish and Haitian fusion menu) . More than 8 years later, amidst a pandemic and a year of online supper clubs, they’ve decided to launch a project aimed to examine the very heart of food, narrative and culture.
Check out for exciting content celebrating the possibilities that exist when you create mindful fusion.

21/04/2021

Is it just us or is it getting hot in here?! Check out on , tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 p.m ET.

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17/04/2021

What doe we love? Impossibly small carrots from via . Swipe to see these cuties next to our business card for scale! 🥕
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14/04/2021

Well the secret is finally out! Our own will be on this season’s on , tune-in Thursdays at 11 p.m ET/PT beginning April 15. You can see this familiar face on April 22!

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12/04/2021

Sometimes clients implement a strict no kids rule for their wedding... and sometimes kids make up a quarter of the guest list!

When & Sascha wanted a very kid-friendly wedding that included about 35 small children in attendance (including their own children), we were excited for the challenge.
Taking inspiration from our co-founder’s own family friendly nuptial, we planned a vegan brunch celebration in Ball’s Falls with a mimosa & cereal bar, taco & donut station, and of course lots of vegans cheese & fruit.
The style allowed guests to flow in and out of the barn as needed and ensured there was also food available for little hands to help themselves.
Stylist created stunning vignettes around the barn meant to pay homage to the couple’s meet-cute, and encourage play with the younger guests.
This wedding was almost two years ago, but it will forever have a special place in our hearts.

11/03/2021

Throwback to a very chaotic March 2020... we converted our supper club into a virtual experience and delivered meals all over the city. With 9mins to spare, we finally made it back to the kitchen and hosted our first of many virtual supper club dinners.
This month’s supper club is March 21st and is an ode to the pandemic that has impacted us all but in different ways. Link in the bio or at www.urbanacorn.ca/events

09/03/2021

Do you love when past ‘you’ does things for future ‘you’? Make future ‘you’ happy by reserving a spot for this Sunday’s Prep School where will walk you through how to make these delicious vegan Mint Chocolate Nanaimo bars. The recipe is also naturally gluten free.
Link in the bio or at www.urbanacorn.ca/events

09/03/2021

Happy International Woman’s Day!
From childhood memories to art & music, our CEO & boss lady sat down with for a Kitchen Party interview. Link in the bio and at https://ontarioculinary.com/meet-the-boss-lady-of-urban-acorn-catering-marie-fitrion/

04/03/2021

Throwback to our March 2013 Vegan Supper Clubs featuring our signature mint Nanaimo bars. Curious about these tasty treats? Join us for our next Prep School class Sunday March 14th at 5pm ET.
Tickets are available at www.urbanacorn.ca/events or in the link found in the bio. The recipe is gluten free and vegan. You don’t have to be local to join these live classes, a list of ingredients will be emailed to you and you can follow along live with .

20/02/2021

Tomorrow evening we are hosting a Schitts Creek themed vegan supper club dinner via zoom.
Here’s our dessert inspired by Herb Ertlinger’s fruit wine + Johnny & Bob’s Illegal raw milk! Behold our Almond milk & Wine Penn Cotta.
Hey + you free tomorrow evening?!

20/02/2021

Stunning vegan winter wedding desserts featuring Riesling Poached Pear with an Almond Custard



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19/02/2021

Ever looked at our Instagram feed and thought ‘If only I lived in Toronto and could try ’s food....’ Well now you can!
We’re hosting live online classes via zoom with featuring some of our favourite recipes. We give you the list to shop for and you log on, follow along, dip into the wine and voila... dinner is done!
Our next class if happening Feb 28th at 5pm and features our signature gnocchi made vegan with easy tweaks to make it gluten free. To buy tickets links are in the bio or visit online at www.urbanacorn.ca/events

18/02/2021

Pandemic themed Supper Club, Vegan Nanaimo Bars & New Parkdale pick up option - https://mailchi.mp/d69b4d65ab5c/kdbgiryz87-4914960

Pandemic themed supper clubs coming your way.