Martha’s Vineyard has a well-earned reputation among foodies for exquisite dining experiences. However, you can get an even better experience by tagging along on a food tour led by knowledgeable guides and specially crafted meals that are sure to create memories for years to come.
Cottage City Oysters Food Tour
Martha’s Vineyard is world renowned for their shellfish, more specifically it’s fresh caught oysters. Sign up for the Cottage City Oysters Food Tour, a private tour of up to five guests that puts you on a custom-designed 22' 1978 Boston Whaler work boat. Tours are casual attire, as you’ll be handling baby oysters that are sustainably raised and processed. Tours last an hour and a half, but you’ll learn about the equipment and methods that make Cottage City a thriving enterprise. Bring your own beverages, but lemons, cocktail and hot sauces are provided to the freshest oysters you’ll ever have! Tour guides are USCG licensed captains, so you’ll be in expert hands of qualified seamen. Sunset tours are also available if you want a more romantic and scenic tour. Reservations are highly recommended for this popular tour.
Farm.Field.Sea. Food Tours
Farm.Field.Sea. Food Tours offers some of Martha’s Vineyard’s most comprehensive tours of all that the island has to offer. You can enjoy sampling the finest food from a variety of events over the course of 2.5 hours, including hands-on educational (and yummy) experiences led by expert biologists. Some of the most popular events include:
- Farmer and Chef for a Day with North Tabor Farm and Chef Gavin Smith of Food Minded Fellow
- Farmer and Chef for a Day with Morning Glory Farm
- Shiitake Mushroom Farm Tour with Martha’s Vineyard Mycological
- Private tours are available for a minimum of 20 or more guests, so this a perfect choice for company outings and family reunions.
Offshore Ale Company Brewery Tours
Love beer and savory eats? Who doesn’t! The Offshore Ale Company tours are available for guests 21 and above. Learn about the brewery’s precise process of churning out award-winning brew and the company’s 20+ year history, as well as some of the island’s little-known lore from an entertaining guide. Best of all, when the tours are over, enjoy delectable brews on a peanut-shell-strewn floor and taste such favorites as artisan wood-fired pizza (try the mashed-potato pizza with fried scallions and sour cream), grilled brie, and the legendary Offshore Burger. Vegetarian options are available, too, so this tour will suit your party’s tastes and preferences.
