Food and beverage for events in Québec City
How many meals does it take to fall in love with Québec City’s food? One meal is good. Two meals are delectable. Three meals are impressive. And by the time attendees reflect on every dish they’ve savoured in Québec City—whether at a local bistro, a MICHELIN-starred restaurant, or a catered banquet—they’ll realize that exceptional food is simply part of the experience here. Québec City has many wow factors, but any business traveller or event participant will tell you: the yum factor takes the cake.
A foodie’s capital recognized by the MICHELIN guide
Québec City is a top culinary destination for event planners, offering a vibrant mix of fine dining, bistros, cafés, and innovative food experiences that reflect the city’s rich culture and creativity.
Whether your attendees are curious foodies or seasoned epicureans, they’ll enjoy exploring:
- Traditional Québécois cuisine in warm, welcoming venues
- First Nations-inspired dishes and boreal forest ingredients
- Trendy new restaurants pushing culinary boundaries
- French gastronomy rooted in flavour and heritage
And now, Québec City’s culinary scene has gained international recognition. In 2025, the prestigious MICHELIN Guide arrived in Québec City, awarding:
- 5 MICHELIN Stars, including two stars for Tanière3 and one each for ARVI, Kebec Club Privé, Laurie Raphaël, and Légende
- 8 Bib Gourmand restaurants—top value picks such as Battuto, Bistro B, and Buvette Scott
- 15 additional MICHELIN-recommended restaurants, including Chez Boulay – Bistro Boréal, Le Parlementaire, Le Hobbit, and Chez Muffy
From elegant banquets to casual team dinners, Québec City provides an extraordinary range of dining options that are perfect for group outings, incentive travel, and off-site event experiences. For conference and meeting planners, Québec City's diverse and MICHELIN-acclaimed culinary scene adds a powerful, memorable dimension to any business event.
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Québec City's rich food heritage
Québecers have a long-standing tradition of connection through food—sharing stories, fellowship, and laughter around the table. That same spirit infuses every dining experience, helping your guests build relationships in the most delicious way possible. From Grandma’s comforting tourtière or pouding chômeur to a sommelier-led tasting menu in a MICHELIN-rated dining room, food in Québec is a celebration of heritage and hospitality. The province’s culinary influences—from French and British to First Nations and international—are reflected in every bite. Whether your attendees are enjoying a reinvented poutine or a two-star dégustation, the culinary experience becomes an event in itself.
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Venues on a mission to make your mouth water
Québec City’s event venues go above and beyond to craft truly memorable meals. The Québec City Convention Centre, iconic hotels like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, and expert caterers such as George V collaborate closely with planners to design menus that bring any theme to life.
Québec’s chefs are proud ambassadors of the region’s bounty. Expect dishes with sustainably caught arctic char, juniper berry hollandaise, balsam fir vinaigrette, or award-winning cheeses from Île-aux-Grues. Restaurants like Chez Boulay, inside the Hôtel Manoir Victoria, which specializes in boreal cuisine, are prime examples of how local terroir meets culinary innovation.
Many of Québec City’s off-site venues offer unforgettable dining settings—think a museum gala, luxurious banquet, riverboat cocktail hour, or even an exclusive meal at restaurant Le Parlementaire in Québec’s National Assembly. Here, it's not just what's on the plate that impresses—it's where you get to enjoy it.
Activities to Explore
Event planners and attendees can get some serious eats thanks to the city’s F&B partners, restaurants—and a myriad of food experiences for groups. Dig in!
