£85 per adult
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Chester Food Tours
Welcome to Chester walking food tours. Chester has become a lively, eclectic food destination over the last decade, as well as a beautiful city brimming with history and culture.
Join our multi-stop, culinary adventure and learn why food and drink tours are one of the best ways to discover a city. We want you to experience memorable food and drink at six very different Chester independents.
Sightsee between bites as we take you to our favourite haunts.
A whole host of passionate chefs, bakers, artisan producers and drink aficionados have shown us how Chester is connected by history, diversity and incredible local flavours.
Expect an unforgettable day as you discover the city we love and introduce you to the venues we love eating at.
Find Chester's hidden gems Find Chester's hidden gems
Why a Chester Walking Food Tour?
During your half-day food tour sample dishes designed especially for you and put together by us. This all adds up to a full-sized meal. You’re not going home hungry!
Every part of our edible journey is arranged in advance. This leaves you free to relax, enjoy the company of other food lovers, and make memories during a very different day out.
Chester food tours include fascinating facts and quirky tales (maybe the odd ghost story!) that help bring the city to life.
We take you to tucked away restaurants & bars to ensure you discover more than one flavour of Chester.
Explore your own city Explore your own city
Walking Food Tours are perfect for tourists wanting to explore a new city. That said, they’re also ideal if you’re a local looking for a fun activity close to home. We’re spoilt for choice in Chester when it comes to restaurants, why limit yourself to one or two?
Chester food tours means fresh ideas for eating out at new, exciting restaurants on your doorstep!
Take the opportunity to be a tourist in your own city.
Not only that, bring friends and family to fill up on food, do the sightseeing none of you ever have time for and rediscover Chester.
Some local & global alcoholic drinks are included as pairings on the tour, but there are excellent alcohol-free alternatives.
The Best Food Experience in Chester The Best Food Experience in Chester
…Eat, drink, walk, repeat!
Stroll off exclusive dishes through Chester’s medieval streets and along Roman walls. Come without breakfast (or an elasticated waistband!) ready to have a great time. Help us support small independents linked to Chester’s past, present & future.
Welcome to our favourite foodie destinations.
FAQs Answered – Chester on A Plate Walking Food Tour
Who is a Chester Food Tour for?
Firstly, Chester on a Plate Food Tours are for anyone who likes food, and secondly for those who enjoy a fun day out with a bit of sightseeing and history thrown in. Therefore food tours suit any level of food lover, looking to explore a city and discover its food scene.
Children can come along…
However, there is alcohol on the tour (with alcohol fre alternatives if you prefer) so be aware of that and that there is a walk between venues. As a result kids could get bored and tired!
How much does a Chester on a Plate Food Tour Cost?
For the Chester Half-day Food tour the ticket price is £85. This includes all food and alcoholic drinks. Likewise, each small group (max 12) will be with a local, award winning tour guide who has booked everything in advance.
The Value of a Walking Chester Food Tour
We will get you to the first venue quickly, after that you’ll be guided along on a scenic route around Chester and learn about Chester’s history in an engaging way.
There are quirky, little known stories from the city to keep guests entertained, but most imporatantly you will be treated to dishes that in some cases, you can only get on my tour. Moreover, guests will be hearing from chefs and owners, another highlight that sets our food tour apart.
Does the Food Tour Cater for Allergies and Dietary Requirements?
Yes, in short!
When you book a tour on the Chester on a Plate website you will be required to answer questions about your specific food requirements and subsequently, we can book these in with venues. If you are, for example, vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian then by and large this can be catered for. At any rate, before youir tour let us know sooner rather than later so that it’seasily sorted.
Allergies
If you have food allergies, especially nut or shellfish, please inform us so that we can arrange alternatives. More importantly, we can alert venues to ensure that kitchens are properly prepared.
How long is the tour and how much walking will there be?
The tour lasts around 4.5 hours. From time to time, it may run over slightly.
We aim to walk for no longer than 20 minutes between venues. The majority of our strolls are short, and all are manageable at a steady pace. Given that there’s a no man left behind policy, if you walk a little slower, no problem. By all means rest! As I’ve said, there’s always things to chat about along the way.
Occasionally if the weather is extreme the route will be shortened for safety reasons. Even if this is the case, food stops remain the same. In the event that the weather makes tour conditions impossible, we will cancel and rearrange your tour.
Accessibility
We are very happy to make adjustments for people with accessibility needs. Chester is an ancient city with cobbles and old buildings which subsequently presents challenges. For this reason a private tour can be the best option for wheelchair users. However, whatever you decide we will, above all, ensure your experience with us is 100% enjoyable, the same as every other.
What Kind of Places Will We Stop At
On a Chester Half-Day Food Tour all our venues are independently owned. Firstly, we favour small, outstanding venues with exceptional chefs. Secondly, we only visit venues with the highest hygeine standards.
You will enjoy a diverse mix of local and global restaurants, therefore you will have a great opportunity to try new things and sample local produce. Food is sourced locally, similarly drinks on the food tour are often locally brewed or distilled.
We work with the best Chester venues…
Not to mention having expert local guides who know everything about the growing Chester hospitality scene. As a result we have built excellent relationships with superb Chester eateries.
Please wear comfortable shoes as this is a walking tour, we aren’t scaling mountains, nevertheless heels might be tricky on the cobbles and walls!
What if I want an extra Drink at Some of the Venues
As long as we are in time (usually around 40 mins per venue) you’re very welcome to buy an extra drink. Moreover, some of the venues are happy to sell bottles of wine etc. and so this is another option.
Do You do Vouchers?
Yes! A Chester Food Tour Voucher makes a great gift for foodies or people who like making memories and prefer experiences.
How to book
Click on the Book Now button on which ever tour you have decided on. After that choose ‘purchase as gift voucher’ and follow instructions. Alternatively head directly to the Gift Voucher Page in the dropdown menu. You will now be the best friend/offspring/partner ever. Therefoe, well done.
Can I Get a Refund if I Can’t Come?
For the Chester Food Tour we pre-book all of our venues, food, drinks and snacks and our margins are tight to give you the best possible experience and deal wherever we go. For this reason we cannot offer refunds any later than two weeks before the tour.
If you can’t make it, please let us know more than 72 hours before th edate you’re booked in for so that we can book you onto a different tour when you have availability. Or feel free to send someone in your place.
How to book your Chester Food Tour?
Booking a walking food tour in Chester is straight forward and secure.
Enter the number of adults you want to come along on your Chester food walking tour.
Choose your preferred date from those available on the calendar, click along through the months to find the ideal food tour in Chester city.
When you have landed on an available date that suits, enter any discount code above, and press Next.
Enter your details, including any allergies, and process payment.
You’re ready to get eating!
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Dietary Requirements
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we will always endeavor to accommodate them. Let us know even if it’s something like ‘Doesn’t eat red meat/fish etc’. We want to make sure you have the best experience possible.
Allergies
Please be sure to inform us if you have any allergies and if possible, email details separately so that we can ensure your safety on the tour, it’s our priority.
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12:30pm
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4-4.5 hours
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Approximately 3.5km distance. A nice, relaxed walk, a few slight inclines but we stop for a chat and a rest, plus lots of venues in between!
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7 stops, some sit down and some at stalls. Food and drink pairings at 4 venues.
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emailed at time of booking