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.

TOM DOUANGMIXAY
Web
+ Admin

He likes shopping.

FRANCISCO TEJADA
Social Media
+ Content

He likes toys + bacon.

KAITLIN BENOIT
City Manager
TORONTO

She likes Disney + Sauerkraut.

CULINARY TEAM + LOCAL GUIDES

TAYLOR DURKEE
Culinary Guide
TORONTO

She likes coffee + travel.

JORDAN BENOIT
Operations Support
TORONTO

He likes steak.

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


TITLE SPONSOR

BLADING FOR BEES

Blading For Bees is pleased to announce Culinary Adventure Co. as Title Sponsor of their environment awareness campaign and Guinness World Records ‘Longest Journey on Inline Skates’ attempt this summer.

“People need Bees. They balance our natural ecosystems and are a vital part of our food economy. We’re thrilled to welcome Culinary Adventure Co. in helping fuel us across Canada this summer.” says Zach Choboter, Founder + Inline Athlete, Blading For Bees.

Using bees and pollinators as a lens, Blading for Bees mission is to promote and circulate knowledge on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. For more info + donate CLICK HERE

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.

CANADIAN SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

DESTINATION CANADA

In 2013, Destination Canada selected our Escape the City: Canoe Paddle + Dining Adventure to be part of their Canadian Signature Experiences Collection.

The prestigious collection features unique and authentic Canadian experience from only a handful of operators. To experience this incredible for yourself or private group, click here.