Yorke In The House

09/01/2023

So I don't know how to share a share...or if that's even a thing you can do.

But the organizers of the party I just catered....threw down and put up a swell write-up about Yorke In The House from the event last Friday.

Feels good getting props like this. Even giving mention of the whole family being peesent, and my ma's fireside bannock voodoo that she do.

Again...this event was fun to do. Hoping to take part again next year with a whole new menu to show off.

Thank you for having me Stardust!!!

08/26/2023

So after 2 larger caterings back to back by my lonesome....I'm kickin it as far away from a stove as I can be.

Have a thhhooper weekend ya'll.

08/26/2023

Here we go again!!! Yorke In The House served up another catered dinner service, but this time with some roots. First Nation Industrial Systems hosted a party on some beautiful farmland. This time I had a whole slew of Yorkes to help me out, the whole family was out.

Guest list included many people where this was their first trip to Canada, so I was asked to whip up a very Northern and Aborginal themed menu. With the help of local suppliers I was able to provide:

-Moose Stew
-Spaghetti with Venison Meatballs
-Red Wine Ragu
-Bear and Mushroom Stroganoff
-Wild Rice Pilaf
-Canadian Goose Stir-fry
-Beer Brined Chicken
-Orange and Rosemary Glazed Duck Breast
-Roasted Potatoes
-Roasted Butternut Squash
-Sweet Sage Buttered Corn

For Dessert:
-Indian Pudding with Custard
-Orange Rhubard Bannock Cake
-Blueberry White Chocolate Bannock Cake
-Bread Pudding
-Cinnamon Rice Pudding

The hosts even prepared a grounds for my mother to do fireside bannock and a craft tent for her and my dad's crafts.

It was a splendid evening and I had a lot of fun preparing this menu. The reception to the wild game foods was very well received...glad I could be a part of this memorable occasion. Thank you again Gord, Kim, Sierra and Mike.

08/22/2023

Looking for a very good pie??? I saw a friend post that Sparks Pizza opened the doors today....so I jetted over.

Top shelf!! I'm loving his dough. Fluffy like a dream about a cloud resting in cotton.

Yorke In The House def reccomends Sparks Wood Fire Pizza.

08/21/2023

Besides being invited to take part of the big day for The McCoys....during the final meeting before gametime day...the Bride and Groom gave me a little thank you present.

My fav kind of chef coat...personalized with my title!!! Yorke In The House, one step closer to being too legit to quit.

08/21/2023

Well....been a while!!

Between work, trying to camp and fish....I haven't done much catering since the fall really.

But this weekend was a doozy. I know I've said in the past that large functions are off the table, especially weddings. But this was one I couldn't say no to. A close friend and fellow employee was getting hitched, and wanted me to play a role. So I jumped into uniform and went at it.

Over the weekend...I provided dinner, late night snack and morning after brunch. It was a pleasure Jenn!!!

Menu rundown....

Dinner:
-Braised Basil Pesto Chicken Supreme with Crwam Sundried Tomato Sauce
-Herb Crusted Salmon with Honey Caper Sauce
-Garluc Mashed Potatoes
-Barley Rissotto
-Mac n Cheese
-Grilled Asparagus
-Roasted Sweet Peppers
-Baked Zucchini
-Caesar Salad
-Beet + Peach Salad with Balsamic Blueberry dressing

Snack: Taco in a bag, or Walking Taco, or Bag of Stuff...whatever you wanba call it.

Brunch:
-Full Service Omelette Bar
-Stuffed French Toast
-Cheesey Scrambled Eggs
-Fresh Fruit Platter
-Yogurt Parfaits
-Bacon, Sausage + Hashbrown Patties
-Maple Baked Beans

Good to be on the scene again.

04/02/2023

So...in among all the fabulous peoples I've been able to cook for over the years from restaurants I've run...the restaurant I owned...the camps I've head chef'd at...and those of you whom invited me into your home as Yorke In The House...sorry, but you all come second to the grand king.

It was my mooshooms / grandfathers 103rd birthday celebration today. 103 years y'all!!!
And I jumped at the chance to cook the feast.

Lots of dishes coming from every angle today with much much help from family. I didn't cook it all mind you...but here's a rundown of the menu.

Roast Beef
Pork Chops
Chicken Alfredo
Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Carrots
Braised Cabbage
Mac salad, potato salad, brocolli salad, pasta salad
Chicken Rice Pilaf
Fried Rice
Spaghetti + Bolognese
Pizza Casserole
Baked Pasta
Pizza
Turkey
Roast Wild Goose
Moose Stew with Dumplings
BBQ Pork Ribs
Desserts....I lost track.

Twas a great day!!!!

01/25/2023

Before heading into camp....I had the chance to cater a batch of regulars. Genier Financial Services has invited me to cater their Xmas staff party for quite a few years now...minus that covid hiccup. I was cooking for this group since I was still reppin Foster Jane Eatery, now as Yorke In The House...they extended the invite again. Always a blast serving these fine folks!!

Menu for the night wassssss...

-Assorted boards as appetizers.
●Charcuterie board (all smoked meats from Dabrowski's)
●Pickle board with antipasto spread
●Pulled pork hummus bowl
●Spinach dill cream cheese dip
●Tomato confit stuff pasta shells

1st course - Sweet pea and jalapeno cream soup with a tequila glass shard and buttery lime drizzle. (Of course I didn't take a pic of the first fish to go out)

2nd course - Roasted corn and chickpea salad with fresh lime, avocado and a roasted peanut lime vinagarette

3rd course - Red pepper basil risotto with baked kale chip, tahini and basil pesto and a sundried tomato + pumpkin seed paste

4th course - Cocoa pulled beef ravioli with a cherry and date compote, Kaluha butter, mocha flavoured demi glaze and toasted almonds

5th course - Proscuitto wrapped pork tenderloin with a maple and grain dijon glaze, steamed swiss chard, roasted carrots and parsnips and herb crusted baby potatoes

Well, it's been a slice Genier. Till next year I guess

01/18/2023

Yorkes on the Road. I'm in Suds taking ma to a doc appt. We found our way down to Respect Is Burning for dinner.

I've been wanting to come here for quite some time now...finally made it.

Very dope. To start...pops found himself some Innis & Gunn on tap!! Between the 3 of us we chowed on....Shrimp + Calamari Fritto Misto, Beef Carpaccio, Grilled Rib Rosticciana, Pan Chicken Alla Marsala, Lamb Chops Scottaditto, Rigatoni Funghi and a Dolcemisu to wrap it up.

If you're rolling through Sudbury and feel like grubbin..check out Respect Is Burning Kitchen and Bar. Very happy I finally got to dine here.

01/09/2023

Ok...so technically....this wasn't a Yorke In The House gig....just me at my job....but, it was a special occassion, and I was being paid money to cook and serve food. So maybe this really was Yorke In The House production.

This is pretty much the Sportcenter highlight reel of my 3 week shift up at Victor Mine for Xmas, New Years day and so on.

I have a couple of people to get ahold of when I get out....and a dinner booked for the 20th.

So I'll be showing my face and work a little bit more often once I get my ducks in a row....right now I don't even know where those silly feathered bastards wandered off to.

Hope everyone had a safe and ejoyable holiday run...and cheers to 2023. All the love goes out to y'all from tte Yorke In The House crew (which is really...just me).

11/27/2022

Here is another article published just a couple days ago...a fellow TH homie who has a larger scale catering gig on the go.

I get quite a few requests for weddings, staff parties, etc...all the larger parties that I really cannot commit to cuz I'm just 1 schmuck with 1 stove. But....I highly reccomend Erika Bazuik and her new catering service to handle all of your larger parties.

She can be reached at



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Both on Instagram

Couple offering extensive experience with international cuisine in Timmins

11/27/2022

Ok...so this is an article from a local media spot here in town. It was published last year when I was doing the Smoke Ans Hops thing at Full Beard.

'I’m just trying to give Timmins a good place to go eat,' says Michael Yorke

11/27/2022

Remember back in the summer....my wife and I held a fundraiser and raffled off a dinner?? Well it was collection time and the winner Chad Dubanow got some In The House treatment last night for him and his lovely wife.

The menu for the evening was

1st course - Creamy butternut squash, maple soup and a msple candied bacon chip with a apple walnut and mixed green salad and honey oregano vinagerette

2nd course - Baked brie for 2, topped with cranberry walnut compote and served with garlic herb crostinis

3rd course-Sweet onion and basil risotto with seared beef top sirloin strips with a dark rum spiked green pepoercorn au jus

4th course-Cashew crusted lamb chops with black pepper + rosemary butter sauce, ted wine poached portabello mushrooms and tarragon crusted baby potatoes

5th course-White chocolate raspberry creme brulee

10/28/2022

Aiight....I know...Yorke hasn't been in the house that much lately. You'd almost think I forgot where the house is....I've been busy trying to balance work and life into a groove that we can a get down too. Almost there.

Today though...I was able to haul off a quick last minute lunch to a local biz.

Menu was:

-Classic FJ burgers
-Roasted red pepper parmesan soup
-Caesar salad
-Coconut and blueberry cheesecake tarts

Thank you for contacting me....and I'll be reaching out to those that need reached out to soon.

09/07/2022

Winner winner....whateverhefeelslikehavingforaromantic dinner.

Doesn't quite have the same ring to it as chicken.

09/04/2022

Ok....I've decided to roll on another day. We will be taking EMT's for the raffle draw until 8 PM Monday evening...draw will be made on Tuesday.

I'm in the bush currently....so I may not be 100% able to answer messages, but if you're down like Jim Brown...email me at

[email protected]

1 ti ket for $5.....3 tix for $10

Send an inbox anyways to let me know you've entered a bid just to be safe.

Also....draws for Dabrowski's/Golden Crust gift cards ($100) and $70 various gift cards still available too.

Good luck Chuck.

09/03/2022

Accepting EMT's for the in house catered dinner for 2 raffle draw. A value of $400.00.

Proceeds go to a family wedding.

09/01/2022

Allo friends!!! This coming Saturday, a family fundraiser is taking place on my home turf.

My wife and I are raising money for a family wedding....yard sale, penny table, BBQ goods, fireside bannock and some raffles.

One of those raffles will include....an all included catered dinner for 2, in your home!! I will come over to do the whole Yorke In The House show for you and a guest. A Multi course dinner cooked, plated and served to you...then I'll clean up my mess and peace out and leave you to your evening.

I will work with the winner to design and serve a menu to their tastes on an agreed date in tge future.

BBQ items will include smoked brisket sammich, burgs, sausage on a bun and some doggies for the kids.

I hope to see ya'll out on Saturday to support the family cause....and maybe you'll walk away with a dinner by Yorke In The House!!!