Meet Your Food Tour Guru
As a former food scientist, private chef, and seasoned tour guide, one thing is for sure - Chef Ben Mastracco knows good food.
After years of working in the corporate food industry, Chef Ben started up a successful private chef business, cooking for all types of different clients across Southern California. Yet no matter how busy he was, he held onto his part-time role as a food tour guide in Laguna Beach — because sharing food, stories, and hidden gems with people brought him the most joy.
With cabinets overflowing with ingredients and sheds packed with cooking tools, Chef Ben eventually decided to focus on something different: curating unforgettable food experiences without doing the cooking himself.
That’s how California Coastal Food Tours began — a chef-led company specializing in Laguna Beach food tours, Encinitas food tours, and guided culinary experiences across Southern California. Every tour highlights the best local eats, introduces you to the chefs and owners behind the dishes, and connects you to the culture of each community.
Chef Ben wholeheartedly believes that food has the power to create community, bring people together, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re looking for a Laguna Beach food tasting tour, a family-friendly walking food tour in Orange County, or a team building food tour for your company, his goal is simple: to give you one of the best food tours in Southern California.