OUR TEAM
Xinrong 'Chloe' Wang
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa & Madrid Alumnus.
Lived, studied, and worked on 4 continents. Over a decade of work experience in project management, marketing and localization. Worked in food industry in Canada with experience in both fine dining and corporate chain restaurants.
Arnold Kuiper
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Grand Diplôme Alumnus
With extensive experience in the food industry across Europe, Asia, and North America, Arnold is not only an excellent chef and a talented instructor, but also a dedicated advocate for children with disabilities – empowering them through culinary training and guiding them toward meaningful employment and life experiences
Zhencheng Zhuang
Founder of FARLAND Culture Communication Co.
Co-author of Chi Suan! Zhencheng is a Sichuan native with over a decade of experience working with cultural institutions across China. A passionate storyteller with deep seeded roots in culinary culture, Zhencheng is an ambassador for hidden gems in Chinese food culture.
Hui Mu
Co-author of Chi Suan!
Hui Mu is a brilliant cultural investigator and storyteller. A native of Yunnan, Hui Mu has a strong passion for pursuing local and minority cultures. She has brought to life many ancient Chinese cultures, traditions, and culinary methods/techniques in the modern era.
OUR STORY
Culture & culinary exploration & discovery.
Each founding member of Snout & Seek brings a unique cultural background with deep roots in sharing culinary delights with the world. Whether that be through restaurants, books, consulting, or public speaking - there is a relentless drive to share culinary culture with the world. During our careers, each of us has faced countless times where audiences were unaware or misguided on the contributions and impact different cultures play in modern cuisine.
Snout & Seek was born out of a need to highlight and share both these untold contributions of ancient and the modern of culture. Sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and sensations bringing culinary culture to life in a way never before seen.
Explore and discover with Snout & Seek.
OUR MISSION
Redefine expectations.
Our mission is simple - to curate experiences that redefine expectations.
Unique adventures that bring together hidden and forgotten raw, real, and authentic aspects of culinary culture. You won’t find these in any guide book.
To help you discover new worlds. To take home the wonders of a new world explored. Expand your horizons.
Rediscover China from the ground up like never before. Rich, vibrant, and diverse.
OUR VISION
Connect through culinary culture.
Our vision for the future is for Snout & Seek to be a portal for people from all over the world to connect through culinary culture. Globally local.
We have a fervent belief that food & drink are the ties that bind us as people and enable us to break down barriers. We all eat, we all drink. By sharing and partaking in each other's culinary cultures we can gain a better understanding of one another, make new friends, build bridges, and enjoy the tastes, sights, and smells every step along the way.
If you have a passion for food, drink, and culture - come join us on this journey.
OUR COMMITMENT
Unwavering authenticity.
When we first set off on this journey to create Snout & Seek, we had clear standards and values. These are our commitments to you.
UNIQUE
To always provide completely unique curated experiences from start to finish. Our aim is to provide new insights and awareness, not repackage what has already been done and gone stale.
SUSTAINABLE
Each aspect of Snout & Seek is built with sustainability in mind to ensure minimal impact and maximum longevity. Natural preservation to ensure purity and authenticity for future generations.
EDUCATIONAL
Adventure and discovery ensure you will not go home empty handed. We aim to provide knowledge, memories, and experiences that will transform the way you see the world and what is possible.
ALWAYS AUTHENTIC