Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour and Chef's Challenge
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Charleston, USA
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- LunchA multi-course meal prepared from guest-selected ingredients
- City-certified guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup & hotel drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Alcoholic drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Veggie Bin96 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Inside Veggie Bin (96 Spring Street) Parking is not available at the meeting location. We recommend parking at the Midtown Garage (558 King Street).
End point
- Bourbon N' Bubbles570 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
The endpoint may vary based on restaurant rotation and availability.
Itinerary
Meet your guide and a featured chef in central Charleston for your tour. Head to the Veggie Bin to pick out fresh ingredients alongside your chef.
Then, take a walking tour of downtown with your guide, who shares the history and legends of Charleston’s famous historic quarter along the way. Meanwhile, the chef prepares a multi-course meal with the ingredients from the market.
After the walking tour, rejoin your chef at a downtown restaurant and enjoy your 5-course farm-to-table brunch. Complete your meal within easy walking distance of Charleston’s shopping and historic attractions.
Please note: This tour is only available on Fridays and Saturdays all year round.
Then, take a walking tour of downtown with your guide, who shares the history and legends of Charleston’s famous historic quarter along the way. Meanwhile, the chef prepares a multi-course meal with the ingredients from the market.
After the walking tour, rejoin your chef at a downtown restaurant and enjoy your 5-course farm-to-table brunch. Complete your meal within easy walking distance of Charleston’s shopping and historic attractions.
Please note: This tour is only available on Fridays and Saturdays all year round.
1
The Veggie Bin
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cannonborough Elliotborough
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated directly to Charleston Culinary Tours (843.259.2966, info@charlestonculinarytours.com) at least *36 hours* before your scheduled tour in order to be accommodated.
- Vegan, dairy/lactose, & soy restrictions cannot be adequately accommodated. Guests with multiple allergies should contact Charleston Culinary Tours prior to booking to confirm accommodation.
- We cannot assume responsibility for those with severe allergies.
- We make every effort to provide a full meal for all guests, however, substitutions for dietary restrictions may not be 1-for-1 with regular tour offerings.
- We recommend weather-appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes.
- Tours operate rain or shine, hot or cold. In the rare cases of EXTREME weather (e.g. Hurricane!). In the event of operator cancellation, we will notify all guests in advance as soon as a decision to cancel has been made (extremely rare).
- Not recommended for those under 8 years of age.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Lucia_R
We had a truly wonderful experience.. Our guide, Georgia, was exceptionally knowledgeable, welcoming, and engaging. She had a natural ability to connect with every person in the group, making us feel as though we had known one another for years!!
The meal at the restaurant was absolutely fantastic—beautifully prepared and thoughtfully curated. Every detail of the tour felt intentional. Georgia also took time to give us advice
On what to do during our limited stay in town.
Overall, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and elevated culinary outing.
Reviews
4.9
based on 115 reviews
Lucia_R, Feb 2026
We had a truly wonderful experience.. Our guide, Georgia, was exceptionally knowledgeable, welcoming, and engaging. She had a natural ability to connect with every person in the group, making us feel as though we had known one another for years!!
The meal at the restaurant was absolutely fantastic—beautifully prepared and thoughtfully curated. Every detail of the tour felt intentional. Georgia also took time to give us advice
On what to do during our limited stay in town.
Overall, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and elevated culinary outing.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Lucia, thank you for this beautiful review! Georgia truly embodies everything we believe a culinary tour guide should be, and the way she brings a group together so naturally and warmly is a gift that simply cannot be scripted. That feeling of instant connection among strangers is one of our favorite things about the Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour and Chef's Challenge experience, and it sounds like your group felt it fully. We are so glad the meal was everything it should be as well. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope your travels bring you back to Charleston again soon.
Cindy_B, Oct 2025
Absolutely wonderful. The veggie bin was such a wonderful start then to restaurant. Then historic walk. Our guide Georgia Caudle was excellent.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
What a joy to read! We’re thrilled you enjoyed starting at the Veggie Bin, the historic walk, and the restaurant experience. Georgia was delighted to guide your group and share Charleston’s flavors and stories. Thank you for being part of this culinary adventure, and we hope to see you back soon.
Chad_S, Oct 2025
From our tour guide "Mimi" to Natasha's food the whole experience was outstanding! Each couple picked 2 ingredients, we went on a little walk and then came back to eat our amazingly prepared food. Thank you for making this a great memory.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Chad! We're so happy to hear that Mimi and Chef Natasha made your Farm-to-Table experience such a memorable one. That ingredient selection walk is always a guest favorite — it’s so much fun to see what the chef creates from everyone’s picks! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team, and we hope you’ll join us again for another delicious Charleston adventure soon.
Bville_D, Apr 2025
My wife and I were in Charleston and had a free day and did this as some as something of a last-minute whim. I’m glad we did. Certainly worth the time. Our guide, Jessie, was delightful and extremely knowledgeable and put us at ease. We went to two different stops and picked out what seemed to be somewhat random ingredients among our people, and gave them to our chef, Natalie, who then somehow magically transformed these ingredients into a delicious multiple course meal. While we are waiting for the meal to be cooked, we took a great tour of the area and learned even more about Charleston‘s fascinating history as well as the local culture. Great experience.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad your spontaneous decision led to such a memorable experience. Jessi and Chef Natasha are a great team, and it's always amazing to see what magic comes from those surprise ingredients! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, the storytelling, and the unique look into Charleston’s culture. We'd love to have you join us again anytime!
Audrey_S, Jul 2024
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the complete experience. From selecting an item at the local market, to the neighborhood historic tour and ending with the delicious chef prepared meal.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We take pride in creating unique and memorable experiences that showcase Charleston's culinary scene and history. Thanks for the 5-star review and for joining Charleston Culinary Tours!
SUSan_f, Jul 2024
Tour guide was fun and very informative. She exuded southern charm. 4 course meal was amazing. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time and enjoyed the southern charm of our guide. It's wonderful that the 4-course meal left such a positive impression. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Robert_E, Jun 2024
Great time! Jess was a great guide, very friendly and informative. The lunch prepared for us was our best meal of the week! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Jess made your tour both friendly and informative. It's wonderful that the lunch was the highlight of your week. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Jeanne_C, May 2024
Walking tour very memorable with a great guide. It was a small group so we felt very special. Food was good, but very rich.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a memorable time with your guide and enjoyed the intimate group size. We appreciate your feedback on the food and hope to see you again on another tour!
Greg_S, May 2024
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide, she was engaging and fun; talented and creative chef who turned out selections into a great meal
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Our guides and chefs create a memorable experience! We're glad you enjoyed the passion and creativity that define Charleston's food scene.
maris_f, Apr 2024
Wonderful food- wonderful tour!! Would highly rec. To people visiting. The tour was interesting and unique and loved that we picked the food and the chef created something unique and delicious.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We appreciate you highlighting the unique and interesting aspects of our Farm-to-Table Experience! Picking ingredients, exploring Charleston, and then enjoying Chef Natasha's culinary creations fosters a sense of community and creates lasting memories. We're thrilled you recommend Charleston Culinary Tours to others!
Holly_J, Mar 2024
This experience was the best part of our trip to Charleston. Alice our tour guide was incredibly informative and so so sweet! The neighborhood was full of life and she had the best recommendations on places to eat and hang out. Chef Natasha is incredibly talented and cooked some amazing dishes. Her restaurant uncorked was such a good vibe. Would definitely do this again and again.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Wow, this review makes our day! Alice's knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to connect with guests are what make her such a fantastic guide. We're thrilled you enjoyed Chef Natasha's culinary creations at Uncorked – it's a unique and delicious experience. Thanks for recommending Charleston Culinary Tours – we'd love to welcome you back on a future visit to explore another corner of Charleston's culinary scene!
Judith_C, Mar 2024
Tour was informative. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Food was yummy! Great experience overall.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Informative, friendly, and delicious – that's the Charleston Culinary Tour experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed all aspects of the tour. Thanks for choosing us!
Linda_M, Mar 2024
Alice was our historian. She took us for a walk around town, was wonderful and informative. Truly a great experience learning about Charleston. The food: Wow!! We chose one food item each from the Veggie Bin and Chef Natasha made a four course meal for us with the food along with other items as well. We dined and were able to pour our own wonderful wines through the automated system Natasha has at "Uncork Charleston". Would recommend and hopefully do this again.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Alice's knowledge of Charleston's history shines through on our tours! We're thrilled you enjoyed the informative walk and the fantastic four-course meal prepared by Chef Natasha at Uncork Charleston. Their automated wine system is a unique touch, and we're glad you had a wonderful experience. Thanks for joining Charleston Culinary Tours!
Watha_K, Mar 2024
You want to do this! If you love history, culture and GREAT food this is for you. Each person picked an ingredient at the market and the chef created a multi course feast while we did a different walking tour than typical heart of Charleston tours.
John was our guide. Natasha our chef. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
This review captures the essence of our Charleston Culinary Tours – history, culture, and fantastic food! We love incorporating visits to the market and customized meals prepared by Chef Natasha. John is a fantastic guide, and we're glad you enjoyed the unique experience. Thanks for recommending us!
Andy_B, Mar 2024
Our guide, Alice, did an excellent job of leading the historical tour in the Elliotborough neighborhood. We got a great sense of the culinary history of Charleston. Alice also gave us recommendations for other places and restaurants to visit in the area. Chef Natasha made an amazing 4 course meal using items we chose a a local fresh market. Everything was unique and delicious! The Brie and bread was out of this world. We would highly recommend the tour, the restaurant, and Alice!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Wow, this review is music to our ears! Alice is passionate about Charleston's culinary history, and we're thrilled she was able to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with you. Chef Natasha's ability to create a delicious four-course meal based on your market selections is a true highlight of the tour. Thanks for recommending Charleston Culinary Tours, Alice, and Chef Natasha!
ChrisandScott_S, Mar 2024
It was a fun, fabulous experience. The tour was very informative and interesting and the 5-course lunch was incredibly delicious! We learned so much about Charleston and the chef was so creative with the ingredients we chose.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
A fun, informative tour with a delicious 5-course lunch – sounds like the perfect Charleston Culinary Tour experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed learning about Charleston's culinary scene and Chef Natasha's creativity in crafting your meal based on your market selections. Thanks for the 5-star review!
Julia_V, Feb 2024
Loved this tour! Great guide, delicious food. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and easy going! The chef at Uncork used our choices from the market and created an abundance of wonderful food for the group!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Chef Natasha's creativity shines at Uncork! We're thrilled you loved the tour, your guide, and the delicious food. Thanks for the 5-star review!
Brenda_C, Feb 2024
Wow!! What a great day and an even better decision to take this culinary and historical tour with Jessie (our knowledgeable tour guide) and Natashia (our amazing creative chef). A fun 3 part experience that ends with a 5 course tasting of some of the most creative dishes I've had. I would highly recommend this tour!!! We learned so much on the walking tour and thoroughly enjoyed sitting down to a NO RUSH meal after and getting to talk with our fellow attendees.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We're delighted you had such a fantastic experience! The combination of delicious food, engaging history, and great company is what makes our tours special. Thank you for choosing Charleston Culinary Tours!
robert_p, Feb 2024
Picking random fresh ingredients from a local market and have the chef prepare a 5 course lunch at her restaurant:Uncork
Response from Host, Jul 2024
That's fantastic! John's knowledge and personable nature truly elevate the tour experience. The interactive element of creating your own meal is a unique touch. Thank you for your kind words!
Marc_L, Jan 2024
A wonderful tour! Loved the whole experience and our tour guide was amazing! The food was fantastic and the tour was a highlight of our trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Your enthusiasm for the tour is contagious! We’re thrilled you had such a wonderful time. Our guides work hard to create memorable experiences, and it sounds like we nailed it! Thanks for choosing Charleston Culinary Tours.
Stephanie_V, Jan 2024
Great tour. A different idea of a food tour, but a great idea. Interesting walking/history tour as well. Would do again, as you would be surprised with a totally different meal.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We're thrilled you enjoyed the unique approach to our food tour! Combining history, walking, and delicious food creates a memorable experience. We can't wait to welcome you back to try something new!
Suzanne_L, Dec 2023
The food was amazing and portions were very generous! It was fun choosing the ingredients for the chef to use to prepare our lunch. Jess was an amazing guide and so knowledgeable. We saw a part of Charleston that we hadn’t been to before but will definitely visit again.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
What an incredible compliment—thank you! We're thrilled that the Chef’s Challenge was the highlight of your time in Charleston. Jess is a gem, and it’s always a joy to share the charm (and flavor!) of one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. We hope you’ll come back and explore even more on your next visit!
James_T, Dec 2023
The tour wasn't just about food but also explored historical places in Charleston. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Well done.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the deeper dive into Charleston’s history alongside the culinary experience. Our Farm-to-Table Experience is all about blending storytelling with flavor, and it sounds like you got a great taste of both. Hope we get to host you again soon!
Angela_R, Nov 2023
Where do I even begin!!! This is such a unique experience. When arriving at the Veggie Bin you are greeted by Jessie…she is so cute, bubbly and inviting! The Veggie Bin is super cute and the challenge of picking something to stump Chef Natasha was overwhelming! I couldn’t pick one thing, so I ended up purchasing a variety…fun for the chef and gives back to the community. Chef met us at the Veggie Bin and you could just see the excitement and wheels turning as she saw our picks.
We were fortunate it was a small group, my husband and I, celebrating 15 years of marriage and then the cutest couple Dan and Leann who were celebrating Leann’s birthday.
After Veggie Bin we started our tour and let me tell you, Jessie pour into us the history of Charleston. She is an engaging tour guide with a wealth of knowledge. If you have the opportunity ask for her!
The end was a 5 plate meal at Uncorked prepared by Chef Natasha…so creative and tasty. I was stuffed when I left! So stuffed I couldn’t do anything the rest of the day! Lol. The food was spectacular, the restaurant was so cute, the history of the brick wall…I’ll save that for you to learn about!
Needless to say….don’t miss the opportunity to take this tour, it is 10 stars!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing this vibrant review! Jessi’s bubbly energy and passion truly make the tour special, and it sounds like your group’s celebration added an extra layer of joy. The Veggie Bin challenge and Chef Natasha’s creative meal make this a unique Charleston experience that goes beyond the usual. We’re thrilled you had such a memorable time—and 10 stars feels just right! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious adventures.
Judy_M, Oct 2023
Both my husband and I loved this tour. History, architecture and food! John, our tour guide, was awesome - learned local history, experienced a new Charleston neighborhood (other than downtown), ate yummy food prepared by a local chef who opened her restaurant just for us. We each selected an ingredient at the local veggie market (owned for 3 generations) and off the chef went to prepare lunch while we toured the area. Recommend this one!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much, Judy! This tour is such a special one, and it means a lot to hear it resonated with you both. Between John’s local storytelling, the charm of a neighborhood beyond the usual downtown path, and a chef crafting lunch on the fly—that’s the kind of Charleston experience we love to offer. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the team (and the Veggie Bin folks too)!
Julie_J, Sep 2023
All the delicious dishes our chef, Natasha made and Jessie leading us through the cemetery. It was fun getting aquatinted with a part of Charleston I had never been to before.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Julie, we love that you got to explore a lesser-known side of Charleston with Jessi and Chef Natasha! From strolling through the cemetery to savoring Natasha’s creations, that blend of story, place, and flavor is what makes this tour so special. Thanks for joining us on this culinary adventure—we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Rebecca_B, Aug 2023
Tour was great, Jess was a wonderful tour guide. Food was fantastic and we would recommend chef at uncorked restaurant!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Rebecca, thanks so much for sharing your experience! Jess is a fantastic guide, and we’re glad you loved the food. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for more Charleston culinary adventures soon!
Jennifer_F, Aug 2023
The most amazing experience! The Veggie Bin is a unique place to get fresh local vegetables. The tour guide John was so personable and informative. He had a wealth of knowledge. It was hot so he made sure we always found shade. It was great to meet Chef Natasha at the Veggie Bin. We all chose our items and off she goes to prepare our food while we did a tour of the local area. We ate at Encore Natasha's restaurant and she turned our food selections into a five star restaurant style meal. The food was phenomenal. We would all definitely go back for this tour again.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Jennifer, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback! John and Chef Natasha truly bring the Charleston Farm-to-Table experience to life, and it sounds like you had a perfect day savoring fresh local flavors while learning about the area. We’re so glad the hospitality and thoughtful touches like finding shade made your tour comfortable and memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable culinary journey!
Janet_L, Jun 2023
Food was amazing - especially the ratatouille!!! That was it in a nutshell - and I do not like having to add more words
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Haha, thanks so much, Janet!
Laura_D, Jun 2023
Unique experience, not the usual historical tour either. Culinary skills of Chef Kyle were superb and creative. Highly recommend trying this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thanks for the recommendation, Laura! Farm-to-Table is a great way to get some excellent chef interaction and really see their skills in action. Thanks for joining!
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