The Best Food Tour in Chester - Chester on a Plate

Food Tours in Chester Photo of the iconic The Eastgate clock in chester. Walk past the clock on a Food Tour Chester. Exemplifies Chester's Victorian history

The Best Food Tour in Chester

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This photo is of an independent Chetsre food tour at the dessert stop. The tour guide is seen chatting to tour guests as they smile on. The dessert stop in the market, Pastry Pedaleur, is behond with various signs talking about a television programme the business appeared on. This is one of the food experiences available on independent food tour Chester on a plate walking food tours

Chester on a Plate Food Tours – We want Chester to be your next destination

Chester on a Plate is proudly created and run by Steph, a Chester local with hands-on hospitality experience in the city. Her company focuses solely on Chester and building long-standing relationships with independent business owners.

Chester on a Plate delivers an authentic, insider experience that tour companies operating across multiple cities simply can’t replicate.

Chester Guided Food Tours with Us - Why is Chester on a Plate Food Tours the Best Choice? Chester Guided Food Tours with Us - Why is Chester on a Plate Food Tours the Best Choice?

The photo shows an older man enjoying an ice cream from Krum Gelato in Chester. He is wearing a cap and heavy brown jacket and is smiling at the camera with the ice cream ready to eat in front of him. This food guided Chester tour is run by Chester on a Plate Food Tours UK

Chester Guided Tours with award winning food lovers.

How do we see a guided food tour in Cheste? Not as grabbing something to eat from a faceless establishment before herding guests on to another boring food destination. As the best food tour in Chester we want you to experience fascinating new eateries whilst enjoying little known facts about Chester and sightseeing. The concept was always a relaxed walking tour.

An intriguing route and a friendly local, tour guide with expert knowledge matters.

Being the only food tour in Chester dedicated purely to Chester matters. All our time is spent here, we love Chester and we want our Chester food and drink tour to reflect that. It is the quality of the food which is out food priority.

We want ot know where it comes from, we want to make sure our venues food is made fresh and made with the best, locally sourced Cheshire ingredients.

If you love food and drink treat yourself! Experience the charm and culinary delights of our elegant Roman city on an exclusive walking food tour of Chester, UK.

What Makes Chester on a Plate Unique?

Why are we the best food tour in Chester?

We are a locally run, independent food tour, not a UK wide food tour company.
Chester on a Plate Food Tours is focused solely on Chester. We promote local food gems, Chester’s incredible history, new venues that pop up in and hidden independents.
Our owner and guides are Chester locals dedicated to Chester’s independent businesses and especially local prooduce and artisan food. We’re showing food tour guests why Chester is worth visiting.
The owner of Chester on a Plate Food Tours is a judge for the Great Taste Awards

Stephanie Bath, Chester on a Plate Food Tours owner

I live in Chester and I am active in its improvemenrt and how a vibrant food scene will encourage people to visit Chester. Chester has been voted the ‘Most Beautiful City in the World’ 3 years in a row. That has to count for something!

To be Chester’s best food tour I think you need to be a part of the food and hospitality scene. Steph has been in hospitality for 27 years (read more here) and is a judge for the Great Taste Awards because of her food making and loving past.

Our walking food tour in Chester partners with independents restaurantys and bars ONLY. What’s the point in going on a food tour in the UK and visiting chains?! Our aim is to give the best food experience possible in England’s most breathtaking city, and that means offering special dishes that you can only find on Chester on a Plate’s Food Tour

A sightseeing tour in Chester sampling amazing Cheshire restaurants and bars should be a must do on any food lover’s list for 2026!

Guided Food Tours in Chester. Chester Evening Food Tours

A Chester Independent is photographed for a Chester Taaste of Chester walkinf food tour. This Chester Food Tour UK stops at this southern indian restaurant with it's small-group food tour and as can be seen in the photograph, this hidden gem is brightly coloured with an open kitchen where the chef can be seen preparing food for Chester food tour guests

Hear the best Chester stories

Roman Chester, Viking Chester, Mercian Saxon Chester, Norman Chester, Tudor Chester, Georgian Chester, Victorian Chester…Chester and the Welsh! Our walking food tour brings Chester to life with lively stories and some of our food tour venues located in incredible heritage buildings around Chester

While you’re here, don’t waste the chance to soak up some of Chester’s culture and history? There’s always something interesting to learn about Chester. Past and present.

Our guided Chester tours delve into spine-tingling ghost stories, a touch of dark history, lesser known myths and quirky food facts. Dive into this gastronomic experience and enjoy the best food tour that Chester has to offer; a feast for the bellly and brain!

A stylised photograph of a Turin style pizza (deep dish having been cooked in a shallow pizza pan) having a slice cut off and pulled away from the white plate it sits on. There is a slender arm holding the fork but the background is almost black. this photo is to advertise some of the diverse food that can be expected on a Chester Street Food Tour

More than one Food Tour of Chester

Explore Chester like never before on a Chester food tours. We will showcase delicious local Chester food and drink during a variety of food tours, not just our half-day Taste of Chester walking food tour. See what else we offer and explore more of Chester and its newest independent restaurants, taprooms and pubs.

Food and History Combined – It’s a must do in Chester!

Perfect for food lovers, our guided food tours offer a unique opportunity to sample local flavours tucked away on the Rows, off the walls and up side streets. Explores stunning Grade Listed buildings whilst eating and drinking on one of a great food tour in the UK.

Chester on a Plate Food Tours will always be focused on introducing people to small, independent businesses where the staff are passionate, friendly and welcoming.

The best walking food tours

Sightseeing tours of Chester are a must if you’re curious about food and enjoy learning about the cities you visit.

As you walk from one delicious stop to the next, hear your local Chester tour guide share captivating stories linked to the timeless monuments and stunning scenery you will get the chance to admire.

Our walking food tour aims to make visitors and locals appreciate the spectacular Chester we live in.

Guided Chester Food Tour for 2026

The Chester Cheese and Wine Tour starts up again in March and visits a plethora of venues, all very different, celebrating cheese and wine. Specifically crafted for food lovers, Chester locals and city explorers alike.

Our city ia a memorable, must-visit destination, Discover the magic of Chester and join us on one of our exciting, exclusive, guided walking tours.

*If you require a private tour, please let us know. Private guided tours of Chester with food and drink are available on request.

Chester Dessert Tour

Sweet tooth anyone? We have plans in the pipeline to honour all those venues offering desserts, bakes and chocolate delights. It’s going to get creative, and you’ll be on a sugar rush for days!

The perfect cheese board. The image shows a cheese board in a dimly lit room, it has the background of what looks like a bar behind it and on the cheese board are 3 excellent cheeses including a Cheshire Cheese from Mrs Applebys. The photo was taken before The Cheese and Wine Tour guests on Chester on a PLate's tour were able to eat it and there is a pot of chutney plus a small bunch of green grapes to enjoy, everything is illuminated by a light shining from a lamp

A selection of artisan pastries are resting on a wooden tray, held by a woman. The pastries are made by Pastry Pedaleur and the woman holding them is the founder. The snacks are for guests on the Chester on a Plate Evening Food Walking Tour of Chester

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.