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 With a combined 20 plus years of living, working and enjoying Beijing, we both agree that this city is an exhilarating destination. We are both passionate gastronomes and vociferous advocates of Chinese cuisine. With 'Cuisine and Culture' we aim to bring this enthusiasm and love of great Chinese cooking to you. Teamwork is at the very centre of 'Cuisine and Culture'. Teamwork that will make your stay comfortable and above all enjoyable and safe.
Ian Gordon - Chief Executive OfficerLiving and loving Beijing for six years now, where Ian hasn't been and hasn't eaten, within the six ring roads that define 'Concentric Beijing', probably isn't worth trying. Vying with the indefatigable Rose for energy reserves, he'll tire you out if you let him. Anyone with enough energy after our busy programs should enlist him for a unique view of the city's night life. A dedicated advocate of Chinese cuisine, his knowledge of Beijing's plethora of eateries is surely unmatched.
Kerry Boe - Chief Operating OfficerHaving lived in Asia since the eighties and China for fifteen years, Kerry, you could say, knows the place. With an encyclopedic knowledge of the city and its people, he can point out the good, bad, beautiful and ugly that encapsulates just about any street corner in the city. Fully bilingual with a Beijing accent that impresses even the capital's normally dour and reticent cabbies. Kerry has personally studied under Chef Meng's inspired tutelage and can vouch for his eye popping skills and infectious enthusiasm.
Chef Meng - Head ChefOne of the most highly regarded and decorated teaching chefs in the city; Chef Meng has been running his own culinary school of excellence for twelve years. Yi Qin Peng Ren Shui Xiao has been turning out successful and gifted chefs that have gone on to all the finest restaurants and hotels across the city, the country and indeed around the world. Something of a culinary magician in our eyes, and also a charming and fun man, we're sure you'll be very impressed.
Rose Guo - Guide SupervisorOur irrepressible guide Rose is fully bilingual and has studied English and Chinese History now for eighteen years. An inexhaustible source of good humor, energy, fun and of course everything you ever wanted to know about China, her cuisine and her culture. Her enthusiasm for China is contagious and we defy you to tire her out or find her lacking an answer on anything Sino-centric. People with such boundless vigor, great humor and charming innocence are difficult to come across these days.
David Qian - Head ChauffeurOur trusted driver has been navigating the avenues and alleys of this great city for 23 years now. A Beijing native, if anyone is going to get through this often infuriating metropolis, he will. With safety of course the priority, David has an impeccable record and simply gets you there smoothly, quickly and with the minimum of fuss, just enjoy the ride. The dry and laconic humor of Beijingers is legendary and David's priceless insider observations will keep you entertained en route.
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