Cafe + Restaurant Consulting
A significant portion of my real food journey has taken place through the lens of food and beverage operations.
From a plant-based milk company to a clean-food grocer to high-volume coffee shops, bakeries, and juice and smoothie bars, I have spent over half a decade sourcing ingredients and creating food and drink menus that don’t sacrifice nutrition in the name of profit.
I have started businesses from scratch with intentional ingredients and have also taken over operations in cafes whose menus needed cleaning up. Being behind the scenes in a variety of capacities has led me to understand that while many establishments have the best of intentions, their execution of ingredients isn’t always in the best interest of consumer health.
A misconception I have found among business owners is that top-notch ingredients don’t leave room for profit. This simply isn't true. I have spent many years building relationships with beyond-organic producers from Vermont to California. By utilizing direct relationships and cutting out large distributor premiums, it is possible to pay fair prices to farmers while also running a profitable business. The result is providing customers with nourishing, honest food.
Cost based on scope of work
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COGS + Margin analysis
Optimize margins through smarter purchasing while offering superior quality.
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Menu + Ingredient audits
Upgrade high volume ingredients and clean up overlooked additives to impact offerings significantly.
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Direct Producer Sourcing
Increase profitability, traceability and quality while paying producers, not corporations.
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Plant Milk Program
From nuts to seeds to coconuts, offer a profitable and clean plant milk program.
Sourcing high quality ingredients for unique menus
In today's culinary landscape, consumers are increasingly interested in where their food is coming from. My cafe + restaurant consulting services focus on helping you curate unique menus by sourcing ingredients that provide transparency and create trust with your customers. The demand for health-focused ingredients is continuing to increase and is becoming more influential in where people choose to consume.