The Notable Kitchen Tour & Chefs’ Tastings is an event for the benefit of the Philadelphia Orchestra sponsored by the Main Line Committee. First held in 2009, it will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

The Tour highlights beautiful kitchens of private homes in the western suburbs of Philadelphia.  Local chefs serve ‘small plates’ of food in each kitchen for tasting by tour attendees; florists accentuate the homes with beautiful flower arrangements; and table designers elegantly set at least one table in each home.  On the morning of the tour, attendees are given a program book describing everything they will experience in each home.  It includes a map allowing attendees to visit the homes in any order, as it is a self-guided tour.

This all-volunteer committee raises funds for the Orchestra through ticket sales as well as by obtaining sponsorships from professionals in the community, including architects, builders, kitchen designers, decorators, contractors, etc. who have worked on the homes.  Sponsors are major contributors to the event and there are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available.  All proceeds raised are used to further the education and outreach programs of The Philadelphia Orchestra.