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From the market.To the table.Good food starts with a journey.

The Gourmet VacationChef-led culinary journeysEat, drink & discover
Who we are

A table for more.

Meet your host Hi, I’m Richard. Chef by trade. 45Traveler reviews2019First journey on WeTravel Read our story
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William Chief Creative Officer Virgin Islands Jenny Chief Imbibing Officer France Ana Chief Cultural Officer Croatia
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Founded by a chefDifferent roads, one shared tableSmall groups
Where we travel

Explore by appetite.

Latin America
Featured destination Long lunches, late dinners. Spain eats on its own clock: a slow lunch at three, pintxos at eight, dinner at ten. Every region keeps its own kitchen, and each one is… Explore Spain
SpainLong lunches, late dinners. CroatiaAn Adriatic table, island by island. MexicoA cuisine the world protects. All destinationsEvery country we travel to.
EuropeCome hungry. Leave inspired.Latin America
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Who you travel with matters.

Chef Michelle Weaver Michelle Weaver Former Executive Chef, Charleston Grill Chef César Zapata César Zapata Phuc Yea and Antaño Chef Cody Taylor Cody Taylor Heirloom Market BBQ Chef Ricky Moore Ricky Moore Saltbox Seafood Joint
Celebrated chefsJames Beard Award winners and local masters. At the table togetherCook, taste and explore alongside them. Hosted by RichardChef, guide and Chief Eating Officer.
Chef-ledEvery journey is led by a chefSmall groups
Private journeys

Your table, your way.

Tell us who’s traveling and what you love to eat. We’ll design a journey around your table.

Luxury accommodations of 4 stars or higher included. Eat, drink, explore, experience, interact and learn alongside a talented chef.

+1 704-421-6155
Richard@thegourmetvacation.com

8333 Rittenhouse Circle
Charlotte, North Carolina 28270
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