Culinary consulting services for restaurants and manufacturers
Let's make your culinary vision a reality.
Whether you're a restaurant owner looking to refine your menu or a manufacturer in need of culinary support, we offer a range of expert consulting services designed to optimize every aspect of your culinary operations. From menu innovation to cost management and culinary brand development, we work with you to craft unique, efficient, and profitable solutions.
Culinary brand innovation that drives success
Chef George Tagarelis, a New England native and founder with over 40 years of experience, provides cost-effective solutions for restaurants and manufacturers. With his extensive expertise in culinary operations and product development, Chef George helps businesses enhance their brands and achieve greater success.
Services
Transform your product offerings and market presence with our expert restaurant culinary and manufacturing consulting services. We focus on product development, menu innovation, and culinary content creation while optimizing supply chain operations, kitchen management, and cost efficiency. From creating seasonal menus to refining operational processes, we help elevate your restaurant's performance and build a strong, differentiated culinary brand.
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Restaurant
Menu innovation & development
New product innovation, seasonal and limited-time menus, and core menu item updates to keep your offerings fresh and appealing. By integrating local flavors, we create unique, differentiated items that set your brand apart and drive customer loyalty.
​Operational efficiency
Optimize kitchen operations, streamline execution, and boost productivity. Our services include SKU optimization, speed scratch product opportunities, and refining supply chain and procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Cost management
Streamline recipe and item costing, portion control, and implement waste mitigation programs. Our services also include sourcing alternative products, managing the distribution network, and guiding the RFP process for products and distribution—all while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Kitchen & inventory systems
Implement efficient kitchen management controls, including prep lists, ordering processes, inventory tracking, portion auditing, and food safety checks, to ensure consistency and optimize operations.
Training development
Build a strong culinary brand with standardized recipe creation, culinary manuals, kitchen layout, station deployment, and customized training materials for staff.
Manufacturer
Product development & improvement
Create innovative new products and refine existing ones, ensuring they align with market trends and meet customer demands.
Culinary content for marketing & sales
Develop culinary-focused content, including recipes and cooking techniques, to support product lines and assist the sales team in client presentations.
Supply chain & account development
Facilitate introductions to key supply chain professionals, develop strategic relationships with key accounts, and support ongoing account management to expand your reach in the market.