The Table Culinary Studio
The Table Culinary Studio
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A beautiful converted church nestled in the rural farming landscape of New London, offering daily experiential culinary classes and nightly intimate Island dining that bring together local history, food and culture. Each day, hands-on culinary classes showcase fresh Island ingredients, teach cooking techniques, and immerse visitors in the food and tradition of PEI through interactive demonstrations and trips to local farms and fisheries. At night, intimate Island dinners bring together up to 20 guests around the large harvest table to interact with the Chef, share an exquisite meal and experience Island hospitality. Reservations required.
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REJB97
Atlanta, Georgia130 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Easily one of the best dining experiences we have ever had (and we have had some great ones)
After a couple of disappointing dinner experiences on PEI (including disappointment with The Fireworks Feast), this dinner at The Table Culinary Studio knocked it out of the park. From the moment you see the table setting- you know you’re in for something special.
Served with just 20 to 30 people per evening- this restaurant delivers an intimate dining experience in a beautiful old country church. Every aspect was handled well and in a warm, friendly manner.
The chef and his team use only Canadian ingredients- if it can’t be grown in Canada, then it’s not used (think standard vanilla or pepper not being used). But they have amazingly creative ways to substitute. The chef referred to it as Hyper-Canadian cuisine, and it was fantastic. The menu changes weekly.
It’s an open kitchen (great watching the food prep and detail- they are a well-oiled machine in there!), and the chef came out to describe each course as it’s served. He also visited each table several times during the evening to see how things were going. Everything was perfectly paced.
Each course was as beautiful as it was delicious- and the wine pairings (all Canadian) were perfect. The plates were even beautiful- all created by one of the staff.
These folks delivered an outstanding dining experience- one of the best we’ve ever had- Quality, Pace, Service, Presentation, Flavor- all 5 out of 5 across the board.
This is the one dining experience that really is worth it and special on PEI- Highly recommend this for a great evening in PEI.
After a couple of disappointing dinner experiences on PEI (including disappointment with The Fireworks Feast), this dinner at The Table Culinary Studio knocked it out of the park. From the moment you see the table setting- you know you’re in for something special.
Served with just 20 to 30 people per evening- this restaurant delivers an intimate dining experience in a beautiful old country church. Every aspect was handled well and in a warm, friendly manner.
The chef and his team use only Canadian ingredients- if it can’t be grown in Canada, then it’s not used (think standard vanilla or pepper not being used). But they have amazingly creative ways to substitute. The chef referred to it as Hyper-Canadian cuisine, and it was fantastic. The menu changes weekly.
It’s an open kitchen (great watching the food prep and detail- they are a well-oiled machine in there!), and the chef came out to describe each course as it’s served. He also visited each table several times during the evening to see how things were going. Everything was perfectly paced.
Each course was as beautiful as it was delicious- and the wine pairings (all Canadian) were perfect. The plates were even beautiful- all created by one of the staff.
These folks delivered an outstanding dining experience- one of the best we’ve ever had- Quality, Pace, Service, Presentation, Flavor- all 5 out of 5 across the board.
This is the one dining experience that really is worth it and special on PEI- Highly recommend this for a great evening in PEI.
Written September 10, 2024
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Wow!!! Thanks so much for this beautiful review. We really appreciated your visit!
Written September 19, 2024
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Jack Gallant
1 contribution
Sept 2022
Don't miss this experience!
4 of us visited The Table in September of 2022 for their 7 course tasting menu. The highlight of our trip to the island!
The old renovated church was beautiful, and the dinning room looked like it may seat like 20-30 people, so very intimate. The chef himself greeted us at our table prior to the meal and explained a little bit more about the menu in front of us, and his inspiration for that week's menu. He was prepared to answer any questions we had and genuinely seemed excited to cook for us.
Three of us ordered the wine flight that the chef paired with the meal. What we WEREN'T expecting, was a free wine tasting experience to go along with our meal! The chef really knew his stuff about the wines they were serving and actually explained each wine, where it came from, the flavor profile, and why he paired it each time the came out to explain the dish that was just put in front of us. It was a very cool added bonus. They only serve Canadian wines and they were exquisite! We found some new favorites that night!
The whole experience was about three hours long, but the food and wine was paced out beautifully. The chef circles around every now and then through the meal to make sure you're enjoying yourself and answer any questions you may have come up with about the meal. It was a very genuine and personal touch that made the evening that much more special.
The food was some of the best we've had! The chef explained that they only use Canadian ingredients, and that they've even eliminated lemons, vanilla, ect completely because they don't grow in Canada. Plus, the chef completely changes the menu every single week!
We all decided by the end of the meal that we couldn't pick a favorite course because they were all just so good.
The bill ended up being about $200/person after the wine flight, tax, ect. Expensive, but amazing value here! You just can't get this type of unique, intimate, and genuine experience anywhere else without hiring a private chef to come to your home.
We also all went to Chef Michael Smith's Fireworks Restaurant for the second time on our trip to PEI and had a similar style meal, but with 5X the people in the dining room. It's a unique experience in itself, for sure, but was nearly 2X the price of The Table, and we had almost the exact same menu we had there in 2021. If you're considering doing one or the other, definitely go to The Table! More intimate dining room, far more personalized service, notably better food, and far more value here.
Will be back in 2023!
4 of us visited The Table in September of 2022 for their 7 course tasting menu. The highlight of our trip to the island!
The old renovated church was beautiful, and the dinning room looked like it may seat like 20-30 people, so very intimate. The chef himself greeted us at our table prior to the meal and explained a little bit more about the menu in front of us, and his inspiration for that week's menu. He was prepared to answer any questions we had and genuinely seemed excited to cook for us.
Three of us ordered the wine flight that the chef paired with the meal. What we WEREN'T expecting, was a free wine tasting experience to go along with our meal! The chef really knew his stuff about the wines they were serving and actually explained each wine, where it came from, the flavor profile, and why he paired it each time the came out to explain the dish that was just put in front of us. It was a very cool added bonus. They only serve Canadian wines and they were exquisite! We found some new favorites that night!
The whole experience was about three hours long, but the food and wine was paced out beautifully. The chef circles around every now and then through the meal to make sure you're enjoying yourself and answer any questions you may have come up with about the meal. It was a very genuine and personal touch that made the evening that much more special.
The food was some of the best we've had! The chef explained that they only use Canadian ingredients, and that they've even eliminated lemons, vanilla, ect completely because they don't grow in Canada. Plus, the chef completely changes the menu every single week!
We all decided by the end of the meal that we couldn't pick a favorite course because they were all just so good.
The bill ended up being about $200/person after the wine flight, tax, ect. Expensive, but amazing value here! You just can't get this type of unique, intimate, and genuine experience anywhere else without hiring a private chef to come to your home.
We also all went to Chef Michael Smith's Fireworks Restaurant for the second time on our trip to PEI and had a similar style meal, but with 5X the people in the dining room. It's a unique experience in itself, for sure, but was nearly 2X the price of The Table, and we had almost the exact same menu we had there in 2021. If you're considering doing one or the other, definitely go to The Table! More intimate dining room, far more personalized service, notably better food, and far more value here.
Will be back in 2023!
Written January 11, 2023
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Sarah S
27 contributions
Jun 2022
Chef Hunter and the team are doing something really cool and special. They are only cooking and serving local ingredients grown or caught in the area (within 15 mins). So no lemon, lime, vanilla, etc… but they love the challenge of getting creative. You can tell they have amazing relationships with the farmers and folks they get their ingredients from. The wine and beer list were only Canadian too. Chef explained every dish with the wine pairings and stopped to chat with each table multiple times. There is only one service per night for a max of 27 people. Never been to a dinner with applause until this. Absolutely unforgettable!
Written June 26, 2022
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TorontoLadybug
Toronto, Canada441 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
We visited on a Friday evening for the Lobster, Tales and Tunes dinner with local island musician Michael Pendergast performing. It was an incredible dining experience from start to finish. We loved the lobster tacos, charcuterie and oysters in the garden. Things only got better when we moved inside starting with the clam chowder and followed by pan seared halibut, PEI mussels and island beef and lobster. The cheesecake was fabulous but the homemade black currant ice cream sealed the deal. Christine and Derrick have done an amazing job of providing an intimate experience while ensuring each guest feels safe and included. We highly recommend the table ~ you will not be disappointed!!
Written August 16, 2021
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Rosslake
Newmarket, Canada159 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The Table Culinary Studio is housed in a converted church. It is a single seating 7 course event. All dishes are made from 100% local ingredients. Only 27 guests can be accommodated. It was more like a show where there is a lot of interaction with the executive chef. Every week the menu changes based on what is available throughout PEI. The executive chef is Hunter Guindon, who is recognized as one of the up and coming chefs to watch in Canada. This was one of the best foodie experiences of my life and I will definitely go back.
Written June 23, 2024
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Andrew D
Halifax, Canada19 contributions
Aug 2021
Amazing food experience! The 7 course meal was incredible but also told through the lens of the Chef's local experience. Most ingredients were found within a short drive from the "restaurant" which was an old renovated church, where you could see Chef Hunter and his team craft these plates. In addition to the food we really enjoyed the stories from the Chef about his ingredients and preparation for the meal. Would highly recommend.
Written August 2, 2021
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cnnHalifaxNs
Montreal, Canada111 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Taste the love for local ingredients fused with devotion to flavour.
Have you ever heard of fermenting ground beef for 4 months to created a liquid like soy sauce but so rich and beefy that it makes you swoon?
What about collecting the flowers from alder bushes in the spring, then drying and grinding them as a black pepper substitute?
These are two examples of the lengths the chefs are going to to make the menu as local as possible. And it tastes so so so good!
In comparison, Micheal Smith’s Fireworks is shooting for the same goal of local, but is more stylish, slick, and large scale. The Table is intimate, earnest and down home.
And simply one of the best meals I have ever tasted.
The menu completely changes every week, so I hope yours is as scrumptious as mine was!
Have you ever heard of fermenting ground beef for 4 months to created a liquid like soy sauce but so rich and beefy that it makes you swoon?
What about collecting the flowers from alder bushes in the spring, then drying and grinding them as a black pepper substitute?
These are two examples of the lengths the chefs are going to to make the menu as local as possible. And it tastes so so so good!
In comparison, Micheal Smith’s Fireworks is shooting for the same goal of local, but is more stylish, slick, and large scale. The Table is intimate, earnest and down home.
And simply one of the best meals I have ever tasted.
The menu completely changes every week, so I hope yours is as scrumptious as mine was!
Written July 17, 2023
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BlueFaery13
Dumfries, VA128 contributions
Jun 2022
Since my husband and I were celebrating our 5 year anniversary we decided to splurge and go to The Table for the Chef's Table Experience. The whole experience lasts over 2 hours and is simply lovely. Seven courses with Chef Hunter explaining each course as they are served and coming around to each table to mingle/chat. Everything they make is made from local ingredients on PEI and all the wines they featured on the wine flight were all Canadian. Top notch staff and food. You won't leave here hungry, I was already feeling stuffed during the 5th course!
Written July 7, 2022
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Jason G
Otonabee-South Monaghan, Canada8 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Chef Hunter's presentation/explanation of the nights offerings was the highlight of the night. This was our 3rd visit to The Table Culinary Studio and it gets better each time. The skills the culinary team displays is second to none. Chef Hunter and Chef Alex are artists at their craft. The staff at The Table have designed a culinary experience that displays the incredible bounty of food available on the island. This is a destination that should not be overlooked. The beautiful open concept repurposed church creates a intimate atmosphere, but at the same time allows you to feel connected to the other guests through the dining experience. Thank you for another great evening.
Written October 10, 2021
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Germaneagle
Munich, Germany253 contributions
Aug 2022 • Business
Great very good local food and wine concept. High quality local ingredients.
Wine: naja - all Canadian wine - most whites a bit sour, the only one I liked was the dessert wine.
Missing with veggie courses: some home made bread.
Pasta was a bit to al dente. Overall food presentation very nice.
Kind service but not observing; forgets things, looks away and prefer to be behind kitchen counter; the chef does most of the work.
Old nice renovated church; but no atmosphere, bright lights, plastic separator, service rushes through the courses.
The owner is there but not interested in guests, focusing on tourists. Telling a story about being interactive, but is only on rushing a standard procedure.
Can’t recommend a visit for that price. Payed ca. 200+ for one person with drinks.
Wine: naja - all Canadian wine - most whites a bit sour, the only one I liked was the dessert wine.
Missing with veggie courses: some home made bread.
Pasta was a bit to al dente. Overall food presentation very nice.
Kind service but not observing; forgets things, looks away and prefer to be behind kitchen counter; the chef does most of the work.
Old nice renovated church; but no atmosphere, bright lights, plastic separator, service rushes through the courses.
The owner is there but not interested in guests, focusing on tourists. Telling a story about being interactive, but is only on rushing a standard procedure.
Can’t recommend a visit for that price. Payed ca. 200+ for one person with drinks.
Written August 2, 2022
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We're curious about this. What pricing is there? I read one review about cooking potatoes. Is this offered all the time? (I couldn't find any information on your calendar). Are you open year round? Are you only open seasonal (If so open until what date?)?
Written August 8, 2015
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