Consulting Services
Real Food. Real Stories. Real Impact.
With over two decades of experience as a chef, educator, and food systems advocate, I help restaurants, food businesses, nonprofits, and institutions create menus and concepts that are rooted in place, driven by values, and built for real-world success.
Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine and reimagine, I work closely with teams to develop offerings that honor producers, engage customers, and build stronger communities—one plate at a time.
Core Offerings
Menu Development & Culinary Strategy
From ideation to execution, I design thoughtful, ingredient-forward menus that reflect your mission and maximize your potential.
Services include:
– Seasonal and regionally sourced menu planning
– Integration of wild-caught seafood and renewable proteins
– Plant-forward and culturally relevant recipe design
– Vendor connections and sourcing strategy
– Staff training, scaling, and prep streamlining
Restaurant & Food Business Consulting
Whether you're launching a neighborhood café or scaling a fast-casual model, I provide insight and hands-on support tailored to your goals.
Services include:
– Concept development and refinement
– Operational systems and kitchen flow assessment
– Culinary team hiring and development
– Grab-and-go and value-added product ideation
– Front- and back-of-house integration
Storytelling & Messaging for Food Systems
I help bridge the gap between producers and diners through compelling storytelling that educates, inspires, and builds trust.
Services include:
– Menu language that connects and communicates values
– Public engagement campaigns (in-venue or online)
– Values-aligned messaging for social, web, and press
– Educational collateral for staff, partners, and public
