Suppers & gatherings · Toronto

A seat at the table

Intimate dinners and small gatherings, hosted in our members' homes and with community partners across the city.

Guests gathered in candlelight around a set table

Our story

Sofra · سفرة

noun — the dining table; the spread laid out for guests

In Arabic, a sofra is more than a table. It is the moment everything is set out and everyone is called to sit — the place where conversations begin, plates are passed hand to hand, and nobody eats alone.

We chose the name because that is what we wanted to build: not a restaurant, not an event, but a table people return to. A place for community, for real connection, and for the kind of coziness that makes an evening run long.

Sofra Society began as a handful of dinners for friends and friends of friends. It has grown into a circle of guests, hosts and partners who believe the best way to meet someone is across a shared meal.

Arrive a stranger.
Leave full, and among friends.

Community·Connection·Warmth

Grilled halloumi with fresh herbs beside candlelight

The supper

Rooted in Egypt, shared across the Mediterranean

Our menus begin in the Egyptian kitchen and travel freely across the Levant and the Mediterranean — slow-cooked stews, warm bread, mezze, herbs, citrus and spice.

Each evening is a seasonal, multi-course menu served family-style at a single table, with the generous hospitality we grew up with: there is always more food than you expect, and always room for one more guest.

Egyptian·Levantine·Mediterranean

Guests: One intimate table
Menu: Multi-course
How often: Monthly

Where we gather

A table that moves across the city

We gather in different neighbourhoods around Toronto, so wherever you live, a Sofra table is never too far away.

In a member's home

Some evenings take place in the home of a Sofra member who opens their door for the night. We take care of everything — the menu, the cooking and the table setting — so it feels like dinner at a friend's place.

Guests relaxing with drinks in low evening light

At a partner venue

Other evenings are held with our venue partners — independent studios, cafés and creative spaces across Toronto that open their doors to the Sofra table for the night.

Have a home or a space that wants to host? Write to us

Coming up

At the table soon

Alongside our suppers, we host small gatherings where you learn something new with your hands.

October · Sat

Supper

Habibi, mi amor

An Egyptian-inspired feast with four Spanish wines poured alongside. Prefer not to drink? Choose the non-alcoholic pairing. 7pm, Salt and Sand.

With wine pairingCA$135 Non-alcoholic pairingCA$100

Gathering · Date to come

Clay & Supper

An evening of hand-building pottery with a local ceramicist, followed by dinner.

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Gathering · Date to come

Scent & Supper

Blend a personal perfume with a perfumer, then sit down to a shared table.

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Gathering · Date to come

Photography & Supper

Learn to photograph food, light and people by candlelight with a local photographer, then sit down to the table you just captured.

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Private & corporate

A Sofra table of your own

The same menus, table and hospitality, set for your guests at your home, your office or one of our partner venues.

Private dinners

Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements or simply an evening with the people you love. A menu shaped around your occasion, for an intimate table or a full house.

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Corporate & teams

Team dinners, client evenings and seasonal celebrations. Add a hands-on workshop for a team-building evening people actually remember.

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Good to know

Before you pull up a chair

Can I come on my own?

Absolutely. Most guests arrive alone or with one friend. We seat everyone so conversation flows from the first course.

Where exactly is the supper?

Each evening is held in a member's home or at a partner venue in Toronto. For everyone's privacy and safety, the exact address is emailed only to confirmed guests 24–48 hours before the evening.

Dietary needs and allergies

Tell us about any dietary needs or allergies when you book and we'll do our best to accommodate them. Please note that our kitchens are not allergen-free and dishes may contain or come into contact with nuts, sesame, dairy, gluten and other common allergens. If you have a severe allergy, please contact us before booking.

Refunds and cancellations

Plans change, so here is how it works:
• Seats are non-refundable once booked.
• If you can't make it, let us know before the evening and we'll move your seat to another supper.
• No-shows can't be moved, as food is bought and prepared for every seat.
• If we ever need to cancel or reschedule, you'll receive a full refund or the option to move to the new date.
To move your seat, email sofrasociety@gmail.com.

Photos at the table

We sometimes take photos and short videos during the evening to share on our Instagram and website. If you'd rather not appear, just tell us on arrival or by email and we'll make sure you're not featured. We never post close-ups of guests without asking first.

What about my information?

We use your details only to plan our evenings and keep you updated, and we never sell them. Read our privacy policy for the full details.

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Become part of the Society

Seats are limited. Members hear first about new suppers, gatherings and hosting opportunities.

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