Go Beyond the Plate

Corporate Events & Team Building

Planning a corporate outing or team building event? Leave all the planning to Beyond the Plate! With more than 12 years experience, our job is to make team outings easy and fun.

Over 300+ 5 star reviews

Recommended by 99% of travelers on TripAdvisor

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Go Beyond the Plate

VIP Guided Culinary Tours

Get exclusive access to some of the best restaurants in New Jersey with a local expert by your side. Join us for an intimate curated food and drink experience in Jersey City, Somerville, or Red Bank.

Over 300+ 5 star reviews

Recommended by 99% of travelers on TripAdvisor

Recommended by 99% of travelers on Google reviews

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Rated Best Tour in NJ by Yelp

The Next Great Food Cities

Rooted in Community. Served With Heart

At Beyond The Plate Food Tours, we curate intimate culinary journeys through Jersey City, Somerville, and Red Bank that connect you with the stories, flavors, and people making the local food scene unforgettable. From hidden gems to buzzy hotspots, every stop is hand-picked for its taste, heart, and character.

Thoughtfully Curated and Locally Led Experiences

Ready to indulge in the best food and drinks?

Discover hidden gems, meet the makers, and savor New Jersey’s local food scene.

Corporate Events

Private Tours

Corporate Events & Private Tours

From energizing corporate outings to intimate private explorations, our tours are designed to create connection, spark conversation, and celebrate great food. Choose from guided culinary walks, chef-led tastings, and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences that fit your group’s size, interests, and pace.

Join One of Our Public Tours!

Explore New Jersey’s most vibrant neighborhoods through curated tastings, local stories, and flavors.

Local stories

Walkable and Easygoing

Small Groups

Great for Food Lovers

5.0

Jersey City Food Tour – Taste of Downtown

The tour that started it all 12 years ago! Embark on a walking food tour of one of North Jersey’s most vibrant foodie destinations: Jersey City.

From$120

Family and Kid Friendly

Curated Tastings

Small Groups

Perfect for Celebrations

5.0

Jersey City Food Tour – Taste of the Heights

Our newest food tour experience! Travel through 5 decades on Central Avenue, in the Heights neighborhood of Jersey City! A foodie’s dream.

From$91

Easy Walking Route

Local Insight

Small Groups

Best for Curious Eaters

5.0

Somerville Food Tour – Taste Around Town!

Boasting over 50 restaurants, bars, and cafes, downtown Somerville is sure to treat you to the best eats available from a diverse array of eateries!

From$120

Local stories

Walkable and Easygoing

Small Groups

Fun for Couples and Friends

5.0

Red Bank Food Tour – Off the Shore

Indulge in an eclectic array of eats on this insider’s walking food tour of Red Bank! This is one of our most popular tour locations for bachelorette parties and girls’ nights out!

From$120

Walkable Route

Holiday Cheer

Small Groups

Best for Holiday Celebrations

5.0

A Holly Jolly Cocktail Crawl! (Jersey City)

Join Beyond the Plate for an evening of holiday cocktails and bites! Join us for a tour through some of our favorite festive destinations in downtown Jersey City.

From$130

BUY EXPERIENCES, NOT THINGS

Gift Cards Available

A gift card to a Beyond The Plate Food Tour makes a unique gift for any occasion! Give the gift of excellent, local cuisine- perfect for your favorite foodie!

Numbers That Show the Heart of Our Culinary Tours

Discover what makes our food tours unforgettable, from hand-picked eateries to local stories, small groups, and countless flavors to savor.

Tastings per Tour

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Local Chefs & Owners

3 –4

Years of experience

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Unique flavors to savor

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Discover What Makes Our Tours Unique

Moments That Make Our Tours Unforgettable

Take a look at the delicious dishes, vibrant neighborhoods, and joyful experiences that make every Beyond The Plate tour truly special.

Read Our Happy Guests' Rave Reviews!

5.0 Overall Rating

Beth Curts

Beyond the Plate Food Tours delivered an absolutely unforgettable evening for our group! From start to finish, everything was perfectly planned and executed. The food was phenomenal, the drinks were spot-on, and the desserts were the perfect sweet ending (or middle in my case!) What truly set this…

Wendy Jackson

This was my first food tour. It was such a great experience meeting the restaurant owners and hearing all about their journey from other countries and coming to Kearny NJ and started their restaurants. The food items were traditional food items that they had been making since they were young. Each…

Jennifer Parungao

Beyond the Plate Food Tours did an exceptional job planning the most special night for our group! The customized experience, dietary accommodations and unique food we had the opportunity to eat was delicious and made for a fun and memorable evening! Alessia is an incredible…

Paula Rann

Our group tour of Red Bank, New Jersey restaurants was absolutely outstanding! Alessia guided us to three incredible spots, each serving full meals that were both delicious and generous. It was an abundance of food paired with great conversation, and Alessia enriched the experience with…

Erin Comollo

I contacted Alessia sharing about the undergraduate course that focuses on women in the food industries. She did an amazing job at curating a customized tour of women-run and owned establishments in Jersey City for my students! My students had such an amazing time sampling food and…

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A Local’s Guide to Exploring New Jersey One Bite at a Time

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Corporate Events & Team Building

VIP Guided Culinary Tours

As Featured In

Rooted in Community. Served With Heart

Thoughtfully Curated and Locally Led Experiences

Quality Over Quantity

Comfortable and Fun

Ready to indulge in the best food and drinks?

Corporate Events

Private Tours

Corporate Events & Private Tours

Join One of Our Public Tours!

Jersey City Food Tour – Taste of Downtown

From$120

Jersey City Food Tour – Taste of the Heights

From$91

Somerville Food Tour – Taste Around Town!

From$120

Red Bank Food Tour – Off the Shore

From$120

A Holly Jolly Cocktail Crawl! (Jersey City)

From$130

BUY EXPERIENCES, NOT THINGS

Gift Cards Available

Numbers That Show the Heart of Our Culinary Tours

Discover What Makes Our Tours Unique

Moments That Make Our Tours Unforgettable

Read Our Happy Guests' Rave Reviews!

Ready to Taste the Best of New Jersey?

The Beyond The Plate Journal

A Local’s Guide to Exploring New Jersey One Bite at a Time

Why Food Tours Create the Most Memorable Travel Moments

Frequently Asked Questions