St. Lawrence Market Event Venues
Host your next gathering in one of our three distinctive spaces in Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market district.
elle cuisine provides chef-crafted menus, thoughtful planning, staffing, rentals, and event support for corporate functions, private celebrations, culinary experiences, and community events.
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Our Event Spaces at
St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market Kitchen
Located on the west mezzanine of the South Market, the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen is elle cuisine’s exclusive venue partnership.
With a fully equipped kitchen and views over the Market floor, it is designed for culinary experiences, smaller corporate gatherings, private celebrations, and events where food is central to the experience.
Best suited for:
- Cooking classes and team-building experiences
- Private dinners and cocktail gatherings
- Corporate meetings and presentations
- Showers, birthdays, and intimate celebrations
- Food photography, demonstrations, and culinary content
Capacity
- 60 guests seated
- 80 guests theatre-style
- 120 guests standing
St. Lawrence Market North
St. Lawrence Market North offers a large, open-concept setting for corporate, private, cultural, and community events.
elle cuisine is one of the venue’s preferred catering partners, providing custom menus, staffing, beverage service, rentals, and event coordination.
Best suited for:
- Conferences and corporate functions
- Weddings and large receptions
- Product launches and networking events
- Galas, fundraisers, and community gatherings
- Seated dinners and flexible-format events
Capacity
- 400–500 guests seated
- 600 guests theatre-style
- 600 guests standing
St. Lawrence Hall
Located at 157 King Street East, St. Lawrence Hall is a historic venue with original chandeliers, carved plaster ceilings, and a formal ballroom setting.
elle cuisine is one of the venue’s preferred catering partners, supporting weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations with thoughtful menus and polished service.
Best suited for:
- Weddings and wedding receptions
- Formal dinners and galas
- Corporate events and presentations
- Milestone celebrations
- Small conferences and private gatherings
Capacity
- 150 guests seated
- 250 guests theatre-style
Events at St. Lawrence Market
The three venues can accommodate everything from hands-on culinary experiences and intimate dinners to conferences, weddings, receptions, and large community gatherings. elle cuisine can help shape the menu, service, and event plan around the chosen space.
Cooking Classes and Culinary Experiences
Our cooking classes take place at the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen, where guests can cook, learn, and have fun in a fully equipped space overlooking the Market floor.
Classes can be hands-on, demonstration-based, competitive, or paired with a hosted meal. Options may include:
- Corporate team building and client entertainment
- Market tours followed by a cooking experience
- Mixology sessions, wine tastings, and pairings
- Regional and cultural cooking classes
- Baking, bread-making, butchery, and other skills-based sessions
- Birthdays, bridal showers, and bachelorette gatherings
Each class is customized around the group’s size, skill level, menu, and goals. Programs may also feature guest chefs, Market vendors, and other culinary partners.
Corporate Meetings and Conferences
Host leadership sessions, training days, presentations, networking events, small meetings, or larger conferences.
Corporate catering can be planned around the agenda, including breakfast, working lunches, refreshments, seated meals, or a closing reception.
Seated Dinners
Chef-crafted dinners can be planned for client hosting, luxury events, community gatherings, anniversaries, and private celebrations.
Your event catering menu may be multi-course, family-style, or tasting-focused, with staffing and service paced around the event.
Cocktail Parties and Receptions
The venues can support product launches, networking events, client receptions, fundraisers, and private cocktail gatherings.
Food and beverage service may include passed canapés, grazing tables, stations, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic options.
Weddings and Private Celebrations
Host weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestone events.
The right venue will depend on the guest count and whether your wedding planning calls for an intimate setting, a large open hall, or a historic ballroom.
Signature and Community Events
Chef-led dinners, including elle Signature Events, masterclasses, charitable events, and collaborations with Market vendors, Toronto Life, and community partners may be hosted across the venues.
Programming and availability will vary by event.
Studio Rentals and Culinary Content Production
Food photography, videography, recipe development, branded content, product launches, demonstrations, and styled shoots can also be supported.
This type of work would be most closely associated with the Market Kitchen, but it still belongs in the broader section because the page is presenting all available uses across the three spaces.
Catering and Event Support
The elle cuisine team can support the food, service, and practical details that bring an event together.
Depending on the space and event format, services may include:
- Custom menu planning
- Servers and bartenders
- Beverage planning and service
- Event rental coordination
- Room setup and cleanup
- Event timelines and service pacing
- Buffet and food-station presentation
- Coordination with venues and event partners
Menus can be developed for plated dinners, buffets, working meals, cocktail receptions, cooking classes, and interactive culinary experiences.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher-style, and allergy-aware options can be planned with advance notice.
Our Process
Share Your Event Details
Tell us your preferred date, estimated guest count, type of gathering, and the St. Lawrence Market venue you are considering.
Confirm the Space and Format
We will review the event requirements and discuss the room layout, menu style, service format, and level of support needed.
Develop a Custom Proposal
Your proposal will outline the menu, staffing, rentals, beverage service, and other relevant details. Pricing is provided by quote and is not published online.
Finalize the Plan
Before the event, we confirm the schedule, dietary needs, venue logistics, staffing, and service flow.›
Start Planning Your St. Lawrence Market Event
Tell us which venue you are considering, when you would like to host, and what kind of gathering you have in mind.
elle cuisine will help shape the menu, service, and event details around your guests and the space.
FAQs
How much does hosting an event at St. Lawrence Market cost?
Each event is quoted individually based on the venue, guest count, menu, staffing, rentals, and service requirements. Send us the details of what you are planning, and our team will be able to provide you with an accurate estimate.
How far in advance should I inquire?
It is best to inquire as soon as you have a preferred date, especially for weddings, large corporate events, and peak-season weekends. Availability will vary by venue, event size, and the level of planning required.
Is parking available nearby?
St. Lawrence Market North has direct access to underground parking with approximately 250 spaces. Additional public parking and transit options are available throughout the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, although availability may vary by date and time.
Can we book a private cooking class?
Yes. Cooking classes can be planned for corporate teams, client events, birthdays, showers, and private celebrations. The menu and format are customized for each group.
Can you provide event staff and rentals?
Yes. Servers, bartenders, tabletop rentals, service equipment, and other event support can be included where needed.
Can menus accommodate dietary requirements?
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher-style, and allergy-aware options can be planned with advance notice. Specific requirements should be discussed during the planning process.