Our restaurant partners are cooking up signature dishes with a story, and you can expect ingredients to be locally sourced, fresh, and quality. We’ve done our darndest to curate a progressive meal that tickles different taste buds and opens the senses. Expect to encounter pork, beef, veggies, a touch of craft beer, a little sangria, and a glass of wine.

What if I’m a vegetarian? Kosher? Allergic to gluten?

Right now, we do not have programmed vegetarian alternatives or options that accommodate dietary restrictions other than shellfish allergies. Be patient with us and we’ll soon be able to meet many necessary dietary needs, though. The Back of House is a brand to program in downtown Modesto, and we have BIG plans for lots of different types of tours to be added one day. For now, you’ll want to adventure with us and be ready to encounter pork, beef, vegetables, spicy, sweet, and more.

You know you have a good host when they tell you to come hungry-- and that’s just what we’re telling you! Your regular breakfast should hold you over until the tour begins. Our experience is that everyone is stuffed by the end of the progressive meal, and we highly doubt you’ll be hungry. That said, if you have an inkling that you’ll be craving a nightcap at a good happy hour spot, be sure to ask our tour guide for the scoop on what’s best. You will be ending the tour in the heart of the downtown culinary scene downtown, after all.

Right now, we do not have programmed vegetarian alternatives or options that accommodate dietary restrictions other than shellfish allergies. Be patient with us and we’ll soon be able to meet many necessary dietary needs, though. The Back of House is a brand to program in downtown Modesto, and we have BIG plans for lots of different types of tours to be added one day. For now, you’ll want to adventure with us and be ready to encounter pork, beef, vegetables, spicy, sweet, and more.

Yes, private tours are available and can be customized to fit your group’s needs. We recommend booking your private group tour well in advance to secure your date. Book group tours by emailing admin@domopartnership.org

Yes! Back of House gift cards are available for purchase online! Purchase gift cards here.

Your food ticket tour includes food and drinks tastings from 4 stops led by a trained food tour concierge. There will be one pit stop for a little sweet bite and local food gift shopping experience, but we must make it quick!

Yes, advance ticket purchase is required. To check availability and purchase tickets, visit our booking page. We must give our restaurant partners at least a 24-hour notice head count

There are no partial or full refunds available for missed or partial tours. It is your responsibility to show up at the right location, on time. Tours depart promptly.

Not at this time

Our tour is a walking tour and may include seating at high-top tables. However, we can accommodate those requiring a wheelchair with a minimum of 48-hour advance notice to ensure we can reserve an accessible table.

Sorry, we love pets but your pups and birds and snakes will have to stay cuddled up at home for this one! Service dogs that have been trained to do work or perform tasks directly related to a person’s disability (as defined by ADA under California law) will be accommodated with 48-hour advance notice.

Casual and comfortable. Please wear shoes that will allow you to walk up to three miles comfortably. Dress for the weather as we will be walking outside.

We tour rain or shine, but severe weather can impact our tour schedules. We will notify participants of canceled tours in advance and provide the opportunity to reschedule. If you are sensitive to heat, we recommend planning your tour around the weather forecast. If you must cancel, please give us 48 hours’ notice to receive your refund.

Our meeting locations have several public and paid parking available. We will provide you with parking options upon purchasing tickets for your tour.

While it is not required, our tour guides greatly appreciate gratuities given for excellent service!

Our tours are definitely geared more toward adults. However, well-behaved children may join us with a paid ticket at full price. The tour is 3 hours long and some children have a limited attention span; therefore the tour may not be appropriate for them. It also includes “grown-up food” and alcohol as part of the paid ticket. Parents, who know their children best, should assess their situation individually. Since there is a lot of standing, walking and listening, please consider this when deciding whether the tour is appropriate for your child. We are unable to accommodate children who are not included in your paid reservation as all participants are required to have a ticket. All participants must purchase a full-priced ticket in advance, even if they do not wish to participate in food tastings.