We’ve searched far and long for a food connoisseur with a genuine and hospitable nature, fantastic personality, and a little spunk. Those are the traits that make the best Vancouver Food Tour guides. What we found was more than we had hoped for. Meet Nicole, a craft beer enthusiast with an unquenchable passion for Vancouver’s culinary scene.
Nicole Coetzee – Culinary Tour Guide
A self proclaimed “Beer Nerd”, Nicole brings a hoppy perspective to the Vancouver Food Tour team. With one foot in the craft beer tank and the other in the local culinary scene, she can be spotted hopping all over town from up-scale restaurants, to homey delicatessen and tap-houses alike.
Nicole is involved with educating industry professionals, planning Vancouver Craft Beer Week events, and even brewed at a microbrewery in South Africa. This passionate food lover also dabbles in the wine and cocktail scene and knows exactly where to get an incredible meal, no matter the budget or cuisine.
With dreams of becoming British Columbia’s first female beer sommelier, Nicole recently completed the prestigious Cicerone certification exam. Keep an eye on her blog for updates. Fingers crossed!
Welcome to the team, Nicole!