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

AUSTIN MARQUES
Culinary Guide
TORONTO

He likes Piri Piri + Potatoes.

TAYLOR DURKEE
Culinary Guide
TORONTO

She likes Coffee + Travel.

OPEN POSITIONS
Culinary Guides
TORONTO

Like food + stories? Send CV here.

JORDAN BENOIT
Operations Support
TORONTO

He likes Steak + Scotch.

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


HOTEL PARTNER

KIMPTON
SAINT GEORGE

Rooted in Toronto's iconic Bloor - Yorkville neighbourhood, Kimpton Saint George offers a luxurious boutique hotel stay on Bloor Street. In its vibrant cultural scene, you can sense the neighbourhood's bohemian spirit and elegant historic bona fides, making for a compelling mix of grit and sophistication that begs to be explored. 

It's the ideal setting for Kimpton's signature approach to hospitality.  Relax in their living room among original pieces by local artists. Unwind with a Canadian whisky at their adjacent craft pub. Or borrow a bicycle and hit the streets to discover the many hidden and not-so-hidden treasures the city has to offer. At Saint George, they are all about cultivating a desire for discovery of the authentic Toronto.

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

MEALSHARE

Mealshare and Culinary Adventure Co. believe that it's unacceptable that 1 in 4 kids are malnourished. Together, we’re committed to creating a world where it’s easier to share with those in need, and every child and youth is fed as a result. We won’t stop until that’s happened.

For each food tour and culinary adventure sold, we contribute to Mealshare. Your support of us  allows us to support them. We are proud to be their partner, and together help others.

#FoodToursForGood

To learn more about Mealshare and their incredible efforts across Canada, visit them here.