PRIVATE + GROUP FOOD TOURS

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We've hosted thousands of private, VIP and group tours since 2011. Delicious experiences for Team Bonding, Client Engagement, Family, Friends and Students.


WHAT TO EXPECT ON A FOOD TOUR

Our 2.5 to 3-hour guided culinary experiences explore delicious Toronto neighbourhoods. Your group will enjoy multiple bites + dishes over a series of iconic stops and restaurants. Imagine a progressive meal with friends, food and lots of fun.


WILL THERE BE ENOUGH FOOD?

100%, we run food tours not snack tours. Your Guests will enjoy a variety of amazing bites, dishes and yummy items. No one will go away hungry. Guaranteed.


CAN YOU HANDLE MY GROUP SIZE?

Yes, we've run tours for more than 200+. Don't worry. If the group is > 24+, we'll run multiple smaller groups (at the same time) to make sure everyone enjoys their experience - and gets the attention they deserve.


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

All Food + Drink on the tour is covered. No extra charges. However, should you want to add extra drinks, stops, or take-home gifts - those can be arranged in advance.


WHAT ABOUT DIETARY RESTRICTIONS or ALLERGIES?

We have that covered. No worries. Just let us know what needs to be accommodated. To review our full policy on Dietary Restrictions + Allergies ... CLICK HERE


WHAT DATE + TIME CAN I BOOK FOR MY GROUP?

Your group tour can be booked ANYTIME* on ANY DAY* (based on availability) ... and DO NOT have to match our public schedule. 


NOTE:

  • DAYTIME Food Tours must start no later than 3:00PM
  • EVENING Dinner Tours must start no later than 6:00PM (except Happy Hour Drinks + Bites)
  • MICHELIN® Food Tours are flexible to the Guests and Restaurant needs.

* All Tours are subject to availability and vendor access, i.e. St. Lawrence Market is closed on Mondays.


WHAT DOES IT COST PER GUEST?

Our pricing is very straight forward, take a peek ... 


  • $75 Private Tour Set-up Fee
  • Per Guest Ticket (see below options, tour pages for pricing)
  • 20% Private Tour Gratuity 
  • 13% HST
  • That's it.


READY TO BOOK?

Please take a moment to review everything above, and our FAQs for any other  final questions.

  1. PICK YOUR TOUR   /  Which one of our tours / experience (listed below) are you hungry for?
  2. PICK YOUR DATE   /  What are your preferred dates to check availability?
  3. PICK YOUR TIME   /  What time do you want your tour to start?
  4. HOW MANY GUESTS? / You can adjust one-week prior to the tour, so don't worry!
  5. DOES YOUR GROUP HAVE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR CONCERNS?

Email those five (5) details to 

VIP@CULINARYADVENTURECO.COM

to check availability, and start the process. 


You can also can call or WhatsApp our Owner + Big Cheese Kevin directly at (416) 720-2600 to discuss.


DAYTIME FOOD TOURS

Each of our award-winning public foods tours can be booked privately to YOUR schedule.

• You pick the day* and time* you want the tour to run.
• You do not have to match our public tour schedule.
• Group size does not have to match our public tours.


TOUR OPTIONS:

Click on the links, to check out the yummy bites, food, timing and details of each tour. (Price per Guest, plus gratuity and taxes)

$119 • VIP St. Lawrence Market Food Tour
$99 • St. Lawrence Market Food Tour
$129 • Chinatown + Kensington Market
$99 • Little India + Gerrard East Food Tour
$129 • Roncesvalles Village Food Tour
$89 • MADE IN CANADA™ Food Tour
$129 • King West + Entertainment District Brunch Tour


EVENING DINNER TOURS

We've crafted a menu of dinner tours + cocktail experiences that are designed as progressive-meals including drinks + pairings, as you explore the city's vibe at night.

TOUR OPTIONS:

Our new Fall / Winter EVENING Dinner Tour + Experiences below. (Price per Guest, plus gratuity and taxes)

Contact us for more information on these popular DINNER Tours + Experiences.

$149 • Roncesvalles Village Dinner Tour
  • Toronto's delicious + diverse westend
  • 4x Tour Stops  •  10x Tastings  •  2x Alcoholic Drinks
  • BBQ • Venezuelan • Ukrainian • Small Batch Ice Cream
$149 • Chinatown + Kensington Market Dinner Tour
  • "1 of the 9 Best Food Tours in the World." - FORBES Magazine
  • 4x Tour Stops • 10x Tastings • 1x Alcoholic Drink
  • Dim Sum • Mexican • Italian • Sweet Dessert
$139 • St. Lawrence Market + Old Town Dinner Tour
  • Wander the Market and Cheers Toronto's Historic Centre
  • 8x Tour Stops • 14x Tastings • 2 Alcoholic Drinks
  • Smoked Salmon • Oysters • Peameal Bacon • Artisan Cheese • Charcuterie + more
$129 • Happy Hour Drinks + Bites Tour / 4PM - 7PM Weekdays
  • Crawl across King West's hippest spots and food halls
  • 3x Tour Stops • 8x Tastings • 3 Alcoholic Drinks
  • Artisan Cocktails • Craft Beers • German • Italian • Gatropub + more
$129 • CHEESE + CHEERS™ Market + Distillery Experience
  • 3-hour Tutored Tasting Experience 
  • 5x Tour Stops • 12x Artisan Cheeses • 4x Pairings • 6x Accompaniments
  • Artisan Cheese • Local Spirits + Drinks • Charcuterie • Honey + Jams

TIME OPTIONS:

Our DINNER Tours + Experiences must start between 4:00PM - 6:00PM, with a special note that our St. Lawrence Market + Old Town Dinner Tour must start no later than 5:00PM, as the Market closes at 7PM.


MICHELIN® DINNER TOURS

Our MICHELIN® Dinner Tours are custom, bespoke and curated dinner experiences recognizing the small, intimate and highly-in-demand restaurants across Toronto.

  • 3x Tour Stops
  • 8-10x Tastings
  • 3x Drink Pairings
  • 1x Unforgettable Evening
  • Min. 3 Guests 
  • Min. 4-weeks notice
  • Exclusive VIP Packages start at $429 per Guest, plus gratuity and taxes


BIG CHEESE™ ADVENTURES

One-of-a-kind custom adventures that are a total surprise. You set the day, timing and budget per Guest - and we'll take care of the rest. You'll know nothing until you sit down to eat + enjoy!

  • For those who want the ultimate culinary adventure
  • Feel like a 'Big Cheese' at every stop
  • Surprise dishes, locations and stories
  • Interactive elements
  • Take-home items
  • Delicious fun and memories guarantee
  • Approx. 4 hours for the adventure
  • Big Cheese Experiences start at $250 per Guest, plus gratuity and taxes



MORE FAQs FOR GROUP TOURS


GROUP SIZE

No group is too big, no group is too small. Over the last 12+ years, we’ve run our award-winning food tours and culinary adventures for groups from 2 to 200+. Let’s chat and work it out!

*NOTE: Groups over 24+ often will be managed in smaller groups of 12, to maximize Guest enjoyment.

TOUR DATE

The date of your private food tour or adventure is YOUR CHOICE, they do not have to align with our public schedules, but be mindful that the date is subject to our partners’ availability and not confirmed until a 50% deposit is received. 

Please note: Friday and Saturday evenings are often very busy for our partners, so advance notice or additional costs may be required.

TOUR TIME

The start time of your food tour or adventure is YOUR CHOICE, but be mindful of our partners’ availability. 

NOTE: Friday + Saturday prime dinner service is often very busy for our partners, so advance notice or additional costs may be required. 

DAYTIME FOOD TOURS must begin no later than 3PM, as many of our vendors and local neighbourhoods start to close-up around 5/6PM.

EVENING DINNER TOURS may start between 4:00PM - 6:00PM based on the Dinner Tour selection. 

COSTS + PRICE PER PERSON

DAYTIME FOOD TOURS are listed on our website, and range from $89 - 129 per Guest. (plus tax + gratuity)

EVENING DINNER TOURS are listed on our Private Experience Menu, and range from $119 - 149 per Guest. (plus tax + gratuity)

Additional charges may apply for groups larger than 25, additional food or drink, unique activities and/or group transportation (if required). 

Culinary Adventure Co. PRIVATE + GROUP experiences are sold as a flat fee, inclusive of: $75 Private Set-up Fee 13% HST (tax) and 20% Gratuity.

DEPOSIT + PAYMENT

50% Deposit (by credit card) is required to hold your specific date, tour choice, time slot and your Culinary Guide(s).  

50% Balance (Non-Refundable) is due one-week (7 days) prior to your experience.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS + FOOD ALLERGIES

WE CARE ABOUT YOU, and we're happy to accommodate most* dietary restrictions + allergies. 


Here's how we approach your enjoyment on our award-winning food tours.

Since 2011, Culinary Adventure Co. experiences have been crafted to celebrate the best and most signature items from each of our vendors, shops and restaurants.

It's their dishes, their bites, and their stories that make the difference.


Those celebrated dishes and bites may include allergens or dietary restrictions, BUT we offer so much variety and choice on our Food Tours that should you miss a bite, or have a dish / flavour swapped out to accommodate - you or those guests effected will always leave full and satisfied.


Please review our main FAQs for our full Dietary Restriction + Food Allergy approach.

 



SHELL CANADA

CHINATOWN + KENSINGTON MARKET FOOD TOUR

"I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your service in making the Shell culinary adventure tour, March 19, 2018 in Toronto a huge success. Everyone had fun and loved the selection of dishes punctuated with the expert commentary from the guide. I will recommend Culinary Adventure Co. to my colleagues when they are looking for an outstanding team event."

ENERCARE

CORKTOWN + CANARY DISTRICT FOOD TOUR

"Fantastic - everybody LOVED it! The food was phenomenal and it was very inclusive."

GOOGLE CANADA

ST. LAWRENCE MARKET FOOD TOUR

“I just wanted to give a major thanks to you all. Culinary Adventure Co. was fantastic and everyone had a great time. Lots of buzz about the St. Lawrence Market Food Tour what a fantastic activity it was and how well organized you all were.”

PAMPERED CHEF

ESCAPE THE CITY™ CANOE PADDLE + DINING ADVENTURE

"WOW. What a night. An incredible paddle across to the Islands - then the most remarkable spread of delicious food. So fun. No wonder it's one of your signature events. Thanks."