Julian Pancer

• • Gather the team and cook from the comfort of your own home!
  • Our private chef guides your group through your menu of choice, providing tips and tricks along the way
  • Socialize, cook and enjoy your meal together
  • Full Meal or “Appy Hour” Menus
  • Cheese and Charcuterie Boarding
  • Wine or Beer Pairings
  • Optional Delivery of Ingredients to all Participants

Notable Culinary Experience: Julian has been the co-owner and culinary instructor at The Chef Upstairs since 2014. He is also co-owner of Pancer’s Original Deli, a Toronto landmark since 1957 and family owned for 4generations. He is the house chef of Market&Co. at Upper Canada Mall and The Food District at Square One Shopping Centre. Julian began working in restaurants at the age of 11 in his family’s deli after discovering his love for food in his mom’s kitchen. He is a graduate of the George Brown Chef School and has learned his trade working with many talented chefs. His experience includes Trump Hotel & Tower in Toronto, Sous Chef at Ciao Wine Bar in Yorkville and Head Chef at The Tavern on Spadina.

Favourite Dish to Eat: Anything fresh, spicy and preferably with his hands. Honourable mentions include sushi, curries, tacos, pho, ramen and Ethiopian cuisine… and of course, pastrami on rye.

Cooking Inspiration: His mom, his family’s deli, Anthony Bourdain and his travels.

Top 3 Kitchen Tools: Silicone spatula, small wire whisk and his hands.

Fun Fact: Julian is an avid lover of music and performed and sang in bands for over a decade.