Private Philadelphia Food Tours
A Fun Group Experience Everyone Will Love
Celebrate birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, family gatherings, graduations, book clubs, walking clubs, senior clubs (and more) and special occasions with a chef-led food experience through Philadelphia’s most delicious neighborhoods.
More Than Just Dinner Plans
Anyone can book a table.
The best group memories happen between stops, over shared plates, with a cocktail i nhand and someone saying, “How did you even find this place?” StrEATS of Philly creates private food tour experiences designed for people who want more than another crowded restaurant reservations. From birthday celebrations and bachelorette weekends to girls trips, family gatherings and foodie friends groups, we turn a night into something your guests will talk about long after the trip ends.
Our private tours combine chef-curated food, neighborhood story telling and real local connections throughout Philadelphia’s most delicious neighborhoods. Think handmade pasta tucked inside the Italian Market, hidden cocktail spots in South Philly, pastries passed around the table and introductions to the shop owner and restaurant families that make this city special.
Every experience is customized around your group’s vibe, pace and priorities. Some groups want a relaxed afternoon tasting tour. Others want a progressive dinner with cocktails, wine and a little chaos in the best possible way.
Led by South Philly native Chef Jacquie Kelly and her team, StrEATS of Philly gives. your group access to the kind of experience visitors rarely find on their own because the best parts of Philadelphia are personal.
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.
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.
Meet Chef Jacquie
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.
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
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.