ABOUT US
Hospitality + Travel Integrated
At Sap & Seed, we are a team of hospitality experts and travel planners specializing in restaurant consulting, culinary development, guest experience design, and custom travel planning. Our work bridges the worlds of food, culture, design, and exploration — helping clients build unforgettable dining concepts and helping families plan exceptional trips shaped by the same values.
With decades of experience in the food and beverage industry and a deep background in culinary travel, we bring a unique perspective to both sides of our work. Whether we’re supporting restaurants in creating meaningful guest experiences, or designing travel itineraries shaped around food, culture, and family, our goal is always the same:
to help people connect, enjoy, and experience the world more deeply.
OUR TEAM
Our team is composed of experienced hospitality professionals and travel planners who share a common passion: helping people create meaningful experiences. Together, we bring a diverse set of skills in restaurant consulting, culinary strategy, project management, marketing, and travel design — allowing us to support clients through every stage of growth, from concept to execution.
We work across restaurants, resorts, hotels, cruise lines, and family travel networks, blending industry expertise with a personal approach. Our team collaborates seamlessly, drawing on both operational knowledge and global travel insight to deliver the best possible results, every time.
Meet some of the people behind Sap & Seed — the chefs, strategists, planners, and creators who help bring ideas to life.
Sean Blomgren
Founder & Principal Consultant
Sean is the founder and principal consultant of Sap & Seed, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. His background spans restaurant operations, culinary development, design strategy, and leadership across concepts of every size — from independent dining rooms to large-scale resort brands.
In addition to his consulting work, Sean leads Sap & Seed Travel, where he applies the same hospitality-first mindset to designing custom trips for families. With a focus on food, culture, and meaningful experience, he curates journeys that feel thoughtful, effortless, and deeply personal.
Sean is passionate about helping his clients bring their vision to life — whether that vision is a thriving restaurant or an unforgettable trip. He works closely with each client to understand their goals, shape opportunities, and guide the process every step of the way, ensuring strong outcomes and memorable experiences.
Casey Blomgren
Co-Founder & Culinary Purchasing Specialist
Casey Blomgren is a co-founder of Sap & Seed and a former chef turned wholesale specialty food sales manager. She combines culinary insight with supplier expertise to help businesses navigate purchasing, sourcing, and vendor relationships with confidence.
With firsthand kitchen experience and years spent working closely with producers and distributors, Casey understands how to bridge the gap between chefs, operators, and suppliers. She guides clients in choosing products, negotiating pricing, developing purchasing systems, and building reliable supplier partnerships that support efficiency and growth.
Summer Nelson
Director of Operations & Beverage Strategy
With more than 20 years of experience across private clubs, boutique restaurants, and luxury hospitality, Summer brings deep operational expertise and a refined understanding of the guest experience.
As a General Manager and Food & Beverage Director, she has led high-performing teams, elevated service standards, and improved financial performance across multiple concepts. Summer is also a Level 1 Sommelier with advanced wine and beverage knowledge, allowing her to curate thoughtful programs that drive revenue, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
Her ability to blend strategic leadership with hands-on operational insight makes her an invaluable partner to clients seeking to strengthen front-of-house culture, streamline systems, and deliver memorable guest experiences from the first impression to the last sip.