Food & Drink Tastings in New York City

Food and drink FAQs

• What food and drink tasting events are available for teams in New York City?

  

  Elevent's NYC tasting catalog covers neighborhood food tours, specialist ingredient tastings, and cultural food experiences. Neighborhood tours include the Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest (8–60 people, $147/person), the New York Sandwich Tour (2–32 people, $75/person), the Brooklyn Sandwich Tour (2–32 people, $70/person), and a Private Wine, Food and History Tour of Greenwich Village (8–20 people, $175/person). Specialist tastings include single-origin Chocolate Tasting, Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight, Aged Tea and Chocolate Pairing, Cheese Tasting 101 (15–400 people, $100/person), Brazilian Brigadeiro Truffle Making, and the NYC Brewery Tour through Brooklyn and Long Island City. Most events travel directly to your office.

• What tasting events work best for client entertainment in New York City?

  

  For client entertainment, tasting events that celebrate NYC's cultural identity tend to perform best. The Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest takes clients on a guided exploration of two of New York's most celebrated ethnic food neighborhoods — an experience that's authentically NYC and genuinely memorable. The Private Wine, Food and History Tour of Greenwich Village combines wine and food with the neighborhood's rich cultural history, creating a premium walking experience ideal for small client groups of 8–20. Both formats feel like genuine NYC experiences rather than corporate activities, which makes them particularly effective for clients visiting the city.

• What tasting events work best for large groups in New York City?

  

  Cheese Tasting 101 is the standout large-group option — it accommodates 15–400 people, travels directly to your office, and covers popular styles of American artisan cheese with pairing fundamentals. At $100 per person it's one of the most accessible large-group tasting formats on Elevent. The Bubbles and Chocolate Tasting accommodates 5–150 people with a curated kit delivered to each attendee — useful for teams across multiple offices or hybrid formats. For very large groups of 100+, Elevent's concierge team can help identify the right tasting format and coordinate logistics.

• What makes NYC food tasting events different from other cities?

  

  New York City's extraordinary cultural diversity gives its tasting events a global range that no other American city can match. The Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest explores two of the most celebrated ethnic food neighborhoods in the US. The Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight Tasting celebrates Istanbul's ancient coffeehouse culture. The Brazilian Brigadeiro Truffle Making Class introduces teams to Brazil's most beloved sweet. The Brooklyn Brewery Tour captures one of America's most celebrated craft beer scenes. These are genuinely NYC-specific experiences that reflect the city's identity as a global food capital — not generic tasting formats that could be run anywhere.

• How much do food and drink tastings cost for teams in New York City?

  

  NYC tasting events on Elevent range from $70–$175 per person for most formats. Food tours including the Sandwich Tours run $70–$75 per person. Neighborhood tours like Chinatown and Little Italy run $147/person. The Greenwich Village Wine, Food and History Tour is $175/person for groups of 8–20. Specialist tastings like Turkish Coffee ($119/person), Chocolate Tasting ($300 flat + $85/person), and Cheese Tasting 101 ($100/person) vary by format. The Brigadeiro Truffle Making Class runs $535 flat rate plus $95 per person. Most events can be reserved with no upfront payment, with headcount adjustable up to a certain time before the event.