Taste the Greatest of the NJ Suburbs
FAQ
What kind of food will we have?That depends on the tour and the time of year. You can expect a variety of food groups and flavors. Our South Orange tour currently features artisanal cheese, small batch pastries, Mexican street tacos, and some of the best classic, pub food in the area.Are there veggie options?Our current tour includes vegetarian dishes, but as menus can change, please confirm ahead of time.What if I have a food allergy?Please notify us at [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of the tour if you have any allergies that prevent you from eating certain foods. We will work with you to ensure your safety and satisfaction at each of the stops on our food tours.Who exactly are you?Chow Town Food Tours is the evil scheme of Max Gray, a native New Jerseyan with strong opinions on food -- the food of the Jersey suburbs, to be exact. He is on a mission to deliver the most fun, entertaining, and delicious food tour experience around by taking the 'BS' out of the suburbs.In all seriousness, Max founded Chow Town to share his love of food and community with folks of all backgrounds and creeds. Book a tour now and come on down to Chow Town!Why the suburbs?The Jersey suburbs are an absolute cornucopia of untapped culinary joy. This underrated, multicultural area is bursting with vibrant food traditions ranging from Italian to Ethiopian and everything in between. Book a tour today and find out what you've been missing!Do you offer refunds?Our tours require a lot of planning and preparation. We pay advance deposits to the small business owners on our tours to ensure the best experience for guests. For that reason, we are unable to provide refunds at this time.
However, if you notify us more than 72 hours prior to your tour, we will work with you to reschedule you to a more convenient date at another time.I had a blast on our food tour! How do I support the local restaurant owners we met?We are so glad to hear it! Building up our NJ communities is a big reason for why we do this. We suggest following them on social media and purchasing other products from them after the tour is over.
Another way would be to register for another tour with Chow Town. Click here to read about the other tours we are offering. It would be a pleasure to see you again.
Walnut Street Food Tour -- Montclair, NJ
Montclair is known locally as a haven for arts and culture, from the Jazz Festival to Montclair Film. But did you know it's also a mecca for food lovers from across the region?Join us for an immersive tour of the historic Walnut Street neighborhood, home of some of the best-loved eateries in north Jersey, and learn the little-known back story of this multi-faceted culinary destination.
Food Tour of South Orange, NJ
Join our action packed, 2.5-hour walking tour of this underrated, up-and-coming culinary destination!Over the last century, this formerly sleepy farm town has bloomed into a thriving satellite community of Newark and NYC. Don't sleep on this exhilarating journey through the vibrant Village of South Orange -- come with us, and discover what makes this an unsung gem of NJ’s food scene.
About
Long before he founded Chow Town Food Tours, Max was a kid growing up in north Jersey. Back then, meals were served at eye level. He couldn't quite reach the good stuff. Well, he has come a long way. Today, he can reach anything on the table, and it shows! Max is a foodie who can't wait to share the best of his home turf -- suburban New Jersey -- with you, the newest citizens of Chow Town.Let's grab some chow!
New Jersey
Corporate Events & Team Building
Easy. Fun. Impactful.
Corporate and business clients love our plug-and-play event packages in north Jersey. We take the headache out of planning your next team building event, leaving you with one responsibility -- to eat, drink, and have fun.Let us customize a group activity to meet your unique goals, like:
Enhance communication
Improve collaboration
Reward sales performance
and more!
We curate food tours for groups of all sizes, starting with team gatherings as small as 5 people.Make your next corporate event truly special, whether it's for team building, a regular office outing, or just because you appreciate your colleagues.We work with over 20 restaurants, bars, and breweries to plan a food tasting event that's personalized to your group.We host marquee food tours and team building activities in Montclair, South Orange, and other communities across north Jersey.
Added Benefits
Contribute to the goals for your team, division, and entire enterprise! Our food tours and customized event packages deliver a suite of added benefits, like:
Support Women-Owned & Minority-Owned Small Businesses
Boost community economic development
Network and build local relationships with neighbors
Strengthen business improvement districts (BIDs)
Contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 8, and 10
Support local charities like soup kitchens and food pantries
Hit marketing KPIs by increasing brand awareness of your business
What To Expect
Itinerary: Visit four outstanding restaurants, led by our knowledgeable guide. Your group will enjoy generous food and beverage options at each location, comfortably seated. Plus, we’ll introduce you to some of the chefs, mixologists, and owners.Group Size: We can accommodate 5 to 30 attendees. Don’t worry, we’ll break larger groups down into digestible sizes, each led by a Chow Town tour guide.Timing: Monday through Thursday, start time is flexible. Friday through Sunday, tours should finish no later than 4:30 p.m.Length & Logistics: Tours are roughly 3 hours long and take place rain or shine. We take an unhurried pace to enjoy the local arts, culture, architecture, and community landmarks between each restaurant, but we can help make transportation arrangements if needed.Pricing: All-inclusive food and drink tours generally start at $120 per person, but vary depending on city, time of day, food and alcohol choices, and other customization.Just fill out the form below and we will schedule a brief 15-minute introductory call to go over your needs. We look forward to working with you!
Contact
Questions about a tour?Want a private tour for your party, or a team building event for your colleagues?Just kind of hungry?Get in touch!
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