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• Discovering the market

  Scenic36791777203,Apr 19, 2026

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  5.00

  Rachel told us about the history of one of the oldest markets in Englands and then took us to stalls to hear their stories and taste their wares. What an interesting bunch. An ex-electrician who sells cheese, an ex-banker who sells coffee: and you have to find out what the sausage founder used to do.: they all have passion for their wares in common. Some start ups (first time in the market) and others there for 3 generations. We went back after the tour and bought something from every store we visited! A wonderful way (despite the early start to avoid the crowds) to discover excellent quality food.

  

  

  

• "Must do" day out. even if you are local!

  Meander13661215525,Mar 25, 2026

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  5.00

  This was our second food tour with Rachel. ( 1st was Saffron Walden about a year ago). In both cases her knowledge of the history ,coloured by local anecdotes, shone through. We visited at least 8 venues, sampling delicious food along the way, generally chatting with the owners or staff. The variety of locations was great, and the quality of food was varied, tasty, and VERY generous! Would highly recommend!

• Enjoyable tour

  Fairwaytwo,Mar 22, 2026

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  5.00

  A very enjoyable way to spend a few hours in a lovely town. Our guide Rachrl was enthusiastic and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour

• Would definitely recommend

  L8425EBchristiner,Feb 1, 2026

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  5.00

  Rachel was 5 star. Hugely knowledgeable about the history of Saffron Walden and knew all the independent eateries which were excellent. Would highly recommend.

• Brilliant! Would highly recommend *****

  tessb715,Jan 24, 2026

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  5.00

  I attended the Saffron Walden Food Tour with my parents in December, and it genuinely exceeded my expectations. Rachel was an excellent guide – incredibly knowledgeable about Saffron Walden, its history, and of course all things food. She struck the perfect balance between storytelling and local insight, which made the whole experience feel rich and engaging rather than rushed or touristy. We were taken to some fantastic local eateries, where we sampled a generous amount of delicious food along the way - far more than I expected. It was a lovely way to explore the town, support local businesses, and discover places we might not otherwise have tried. I’ve been raving about this tour to everyone I’ve spoken to since, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to both locals and visitors alike. A brilliant experience from start to finish.

• A wonderful introduction to the town and its foodie offerings!

  F2729TBrachels,Dec 18, 2025

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  5.00

  I live in Saffron Walden with my husband and had 4 friends visiting from London for the weekend. I convinced them to come early on Friday morning so we could do the food walking tour with Rachel. The tour was amazing in so many ways. Rachel was enthusiastic, authentic and fun. She brought a depth of knowledge about the town and the area and provided interesting historical facts as well as telling the stories of the various venues / people that we visiting. The different food venues were lovely and the owners gave us attention as well as drawing us into their stories, even for just a while. The food was delicious in every venue. We bought bread and fish and will certainly return for more. A thoroughly memorable experience. Thank you, Rachel.

• A brilliant Idea

  selinab868,Dec 8, 2025

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  5.00

  As a foreign visitor, this tour was an exceptional experience, providing me with a wealth of knowledge. It offered us the opportunity to sample exquisite local cuisine from Saffron Walden's restaurants, grocers, and even the most remarkable fishmonger. The chefs there craft delectable dishes utilizing fresh, local ingredients, surpassing the traditional recipes we are accustomed to. The treacle trout from "Saffron Fish" was exceptionally flavorful and ideal for dinner parties. The poached egg served atop a bed of sweet potato, kale, and avocado at "Grass & Goat" was a resounding success. Additionally, the chicken and waffles at "Waffle & Company" presented a delightful fusion of savory and sweet, providing a novel and delectable experience. These culinary delights were particularly noteworthy, especially considering our exceptional host, "Rachel," who shared the captivating history of her hometown, which was an invaluable addition to the tour.

  

  

  

  

  

• Fabulous food and drink tour of pretty Saffron Walden.

  primroseunited,Oct 8, 2025

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  5.00

  What a wonderful experience eating our way around Saffron Walden. Rachel is a brilliant guide, full of interesting information and her passion for food is intoxicating. Highly recommended.

• Great experience even for gluten free

  S6695HNgraces,Aug 24, 2025

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  5.00

  Could not get over what a great time we had! The whole tour was so well organised from the emails before to the day itself and the thoughtful follow up after. I was also impressed by how well my gluten free diet was accommodated.

• Great tasting food & drink tour

  ash7676,Aug 20, 2025

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  5.00

  Having received a voucher for Hello Food Tours, we booked a tour of Saffron Walden, a town we often visit. Rachel introduced our small group  to a number of places we had not tried before for generous tastings of delicious food and drink. She clearly knew her venues and owners and provided us with well balanced background on the food, the venue with an interesting amount of history on Saffron Walden itself. We really did enjoy this event and actually followed up by booking a long weekend stay in Saffron Walden so that we can return to some of the venues we tried.

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