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Adrian Noordhof

Head Chef - Adrian Noordhof has always loved to cook, as far back as when he was a child. The Norseman has been opened for 27 years and Adrian has been here for 25 years of them. He is well read about cuisine and wine, he spends his winter months coming up with new ideas and dishes and travelling the world. He loves to try different food from countries like; Ethopia, India, Turkey, Nepal, Italy, Spain, Portugal , France, Netherlands, South America. and others and he gets inspired by their cultural cuisines. Adrian's friends feel very fortunate to be guinea pigs at his many dinner parties. Adrian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Memorial University, an electrical degree from CONA, Canadian securities courses, and two of the three sommelier courses. Adrian is a very capable individual with a natural and self taught ability to be able to prepare fine cuisine. He is a very likeable and friendly person. He has been asked by many famous programs such as ; "Top Chef Canada", "Chef Ling", "Anna and Kristina's Grocery bag" and others, but he is not interested in media type of gigs even though people have recognized Adrian as being worthy. He has also won awards for his cuisine.  Together with his wife Gina they are proud owners of The Norseman Restaurant and Gallery and Annie's Retreat Vacation Rentals, and Valhalla Bed & Breakfast in  Gunner's Cove.

 

Also, In the winter month Adrian spends much time volunteering for their wonderful sons sports teams and driving the 2 boys to the many activities they are involved in.

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Adrian and his son Anakin just completed The Annapurna Circuit in April 2024!