Culinary Adventure in West Midlands with The Restaurant Touring Company
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate walking involved; suitable for most fitness levels
Overview
Discover the vibrant food scene of West Midlands with a guided restaurant hopping tour. Savor local flavors, hear passionate chef stories, and enjoy a unique culinary adventure in Birmingham.
The Restaurant Tour
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About This Adventure
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our popular restaurant hopping tour! Over approximately four hours, savor tastings from four to six unique establishments while enjoying inspiring stories from passionate chefs and owners. Led by an accredited guide, this experience offers a personalized glimpse into the vibrant West Midlands food scene.
Our most popular tour, where you your family and friends can enjoy the new social experience of restaurant hopping, you will visit four, five or six establishments depending on tour design and duration where you will be provided with tastings and samples of wonderful food.
Duration
Approximately 4h
About
Along with the food you will be treated to some inspiring stories of passion, ambition and hard work and on certain tours you will get a chance to meet the chefs/owners of these establishments, dependent on their busy schedules.
Itinerary
- Five Ways Tram Stop meet up @ 12 noon
- The Wilderness – (Hockley duration 50 mins Inc travel)
- The Bank (Birmingham Central duration 50 mins Inc travel)
- Rustic Table (Harborne 1hr Inc travel)
- Fiesta Del Asado (Solihull 1hr 10 mins Inc travel)
- Cheals – (Henley in Arden 50 mins Inc travel)
- Grand Central drop off (1hr total30 mins travel + 30 mins departing drink).
Your group will be provided with a WFTA accredited Tour Guide and Tour Host, who will lead you to some of the region’s wonderful restaurants, while keeping your group entertained as well as informed about food, cultures, and interesting local historical points. Your group will get a more unique and personalised understanding of the WestMidlands food scene.
Customers can nominate their local restaurants to be on the TRTC tour design rota so others can experience they already know about your local restaurant
The TRTC tour will be delivered in one of two formats, walk and talk touring, drive, walk and talk touring or drive, walk, talk and use of visual aids (computer tablet)
All travel will be by executive mini bus or luxury mini coach
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early
Get there 15 minutes before the start to settle in and meet your guide.
Dress Comfortably
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking and dining.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water to stay refreshed between stops.
Ask Questions
Engage with chefs and guides to enrich your experience.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pigeon
- Sparrow
History
The West Midlands has a long history of multicultural cuisine, influenced by industrial workers and diverse immigrant communities.
Conservation
The tour promotes sustainable dining practices by showcasing locally sourced ingredients and supporting small businesses.
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Adventure Hotspots in Birmingham
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Critical for walking between venues comfortably.
Notebook and Pen
Useful for jotting down favorite dishes or chef insights.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the tour.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture memorable moments and delicious dishes.