Private Food Tours
A Fun Group Outing That Everyone Will Love
Whether it’s a milestone birthday, family reunion, book club meet-up, girls’ weekend, or a just-because gathering, we create private food tour experiences that are fun, delicious, and genuinely Philly. You show up with your people – we handle the rest. No schedules to juggle, no guessing where to eat; everywhere from Italian Market to Chinatown, and Chestnut Hill. Just good food, great stories, and time to actually connect.
Chef Jacquie works directly with each group to shape the food tour experience from tastings to full sit-down dinners to match your group’s interests, dietary needs and vibes. Our goal, make your event the one everyone’s still talking about long after the last bite.
Explore Philadelphia’s Most Delicious Neighborhoods
Private food tours are available in several of Philadelphia’s most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. Each area offers its own flavors, stories, and personality – and Jacquie helps bring them to life in a way only a true local can.
Popular private food tour locations include:
- The Italian Market – Philly’s iconic 9th Street Market, rich with tradition and flavor
- East Passyunk Avenue – A nationally recognized dining destination
- Chinatown – A cultural and culinary gem packed with incredible eats
- Reading Terminal Market – One of the country’s most famous public markets
- Market East – A lively mix of old-school favorites and modern spots
- Chestnut Hill – Charming, historic, and full of hidden food treasures
- Independence Hall / Liberty Bell Area – Perfect for history lovers
- Comfort Food Tours – Because sometimes everyone just wants the classics
Each private food tour is thoughtfully curated to showcase standout small businesses, delicious tastings, and the fascinating stories behind them.
A Perfect Girls Weekend Experience
All the fun, none of the chaos.
This is how girls do a night out.
No lines. No spreadsheets. Just great food, good company, and of course… Philly flavor.
The girls’ night plan is already handled. This private food tour is made for milestone birthdays, bachelorette parties, reunions, annual girls’ weekends, and every “we need a night out” moment in between. A fun-filled day or night out with incredible food, local stories, history, and zero stress.
You’ll eat, drink, and carry on through Philly neighborhoods that know how to keep it fun. Led by award-winning food tour guide, Chef Jacquie Kelly, who takes care of the details, so your only job is to enjoy your people.
Effortless. Delicious. Unapologetically Philly.
Meet Chef Jacquie
I am committed to sharing culinary knowledge and expertise so that people who enjoy food can take their senses to new heights by simply tasting food around Philadelphia.
With more than 35 years in hospitality and 16 years in business, I share the best foods, chef pairings and tips, coupled with fun and true Philly-style flair. My friendships with shop owners, restaurateurs, and culinary colleagues enhance the experience for my guests.
We are warmly greeted by shop owners, exchanging hugs across the counter, sharing scrumptious samples and welcoming us like family.
I have great memories of growing up and shopping with my family at the Italian Market, and this is the knowledge I enjoy sharing. I’m sharing my childhood; the people, local stories, history, and businesses. They are all a part of who I am – and I love sharing this with you!
When you come on our food tours, you’ll see Philly in a way that’s authentic and full of our favorite F-words, food and fun.
All of my knowledge is passed onto my team, who are authentic born and raised in the Italian market with family-run businesses and understand the history and traditions. Our award-winning team is here to make sure you have a great time, walk away with great food memories and stories of your own.
Let’s go eat,
Chef Jacquie
Founder, StrEATS of Philly
Mary Ellen F.
Liana
Frequently Asked Questions.
Please be sure and let us know if you (or anyone in your group) has a dietary restriction (e.g. vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy free, some vegan, gluten-free, pork-free and nut allergy, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. As long as we know in advance, we can accommodate your needs.
The food tours are held rain, shine, or snow. In the event of inclement weather, we provide ponchos and hand-warmers.
Parking is available and varies.
Unfortunately, no, due to the small confines of the pavements, steps and small stores.
Yes, bathrooms are available during the tour at selected locations.
Our food tours combine local history, culture, folklore and professional chef’s tips all while having fun. Our guests also receive an exclusive shopping discount at various shops during our daytime tours.
Beer, wine, and cocktail beverage packages available.
Everybody enjoys a fun night out in the city, you get to enjoy submitting one bill to accounting with gratuity and tips for restaurant locations.
Tour stops are subject to change, especially during the holidays and the summer season, as we proudly support small family-run businesses whose hours and availability may vary.
Yes, we offer food tours available in English, Italian or Spanish, contact us for details.
Start Planning Your Food Tour, Made for Fun
Grab your girlfriends, sisters, think anniversaries to book club outings, or travel friends and turn a day in Philly into something special. Our private food tours are designed for groups who love good food, drinks and great stories, and doing something a little out of the ordinary.
You bring the group, we’ll shape the rest.