Our Story

WE'RE 100% FAMILY-OWNED + OPERATED ... which means WE CARE.

Founded in 2010, Culinary Adventure Co. has grown to be one of Canada’s largest culinary tourism and experience operators. We offer local neighbour food tours and culinary adventures, delighting and feeding everyone from lifelong locals to international visitors. Through corporate culinary experiences, we satisfy clients of all stripes and sizes across Canada.

Culinary Adventure Co. was awarded the Ontario Culinary Tourism Experience Award from the Culinary Tourism Alliance in 2012, and received a coveted Canadian Signature Experience designation from Destinations Canada in 2013.

In addition, TripAdvisor users has awarded Culinary Adventure Co. the most five star ratings in Food + Drink activities in Toronto. Culinary Adventure Co. has earned TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for 9-years running.

However you join us, wherever you join us, we’re dedicated to delivering an experience as memorable as it is mouthwatering.

Come Hungry… Every Bite Tells a Story™


OUR TEAM

We are proud to be a local business run by culinary professionals. We are chefs, restaurant owners, foodservice professionals and local champions in every city we operate in. Our team are a passionate collection of local foodies ready to show you their favourite eats, sips and bites of their city.

For media, press inquires, industry research and speaking engagements for our leadership team, please contact us, here.

LEADERSHIP + CITY MANAGERS

KEVIN DURKEE
Owner
+ Big Cheese

He likes Cheese + Eccles Cakes.

TOM DOUANGMIXAY
Web
+ Admin

He likes Pho + French Bread.

KAITLIN BENOIT
City Manager
TORONTO

She likes Disney + Sushi.

CULINARY TEAM + LOCAL GUIDES

MORGAN WALTER
Culinary Guide
TORONTO

She likes Chicken Soup Dumpings.

CHRISTEN (CJ) JAMES
Culinary Guide
TORONTO

She likes Grilled Seafood.

JORDAN BENOIT
Operations Support
TORONTO

He likes Steak + Scotch.

WE'RE HIRING!
Full + Part-time
CULINARY GUIDES

Like food + stories? Send CV here.

OUR FRIENDS

Every day we get to work with other passionate like-minded organizations across Canada. Building and strenghtning these relationships is a great honour. Take a peek at a few of our very special friends, and we encourage you to support them ... as you support us


NEW FOOD + DRINK PARTNERS

WANNA BITE?

Our success has been earned by working hard and partnering with the best restaurants, food shops, artisan producers and local culinary champions across Canada. Sharing their stories, food and passion is why we are here.

Our goal is to fill our guests with wonder, fun, unique memories and a full stomach.

Is that you? Are you looking to share your passion? We’re always keen to connect with others who have something delicious to eat or drink with our guests.

Contact our Tour Development Team here, we’d love to hear your story.

NATIONAL CHARITY PARTNER

JUNIOR LEAGUE
OF TORONTO


The Junior League of Toronto is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training. Since 1926, the JLT has been a catalyst for community impact across Toronto through programs, partnerships, and fundraising initiatives.


Culinary Adventure Co. was proud to present the 2026 Chef’s Showcase, not only celebrating the Culinary Trailblazer Award winner Anna Olsen, but marking JLT’s 100th anniversary.