Restaurant & Food Consulting Services

Successful restaurants and food brands need more than great ingredients - they need strategic, scalable recipes and efficient kitchen operations. Whether you're developing a new menu, refining your processes, or bringing a food product to market, TK Test Kitchen provides expert restaurant consultant and food consultant services to help you execute your vision with precision and creativity.

Our team of restaurant consultants brings industry expertise and practical solutions to every project, from menu development to kitchen workflow optimization, ensuring your culinary vision translates into business success.

Menu & Recipe Development

A well-crafted menu does more than list dishes—it tells a story, excites customers, and drives profitability. As an experienced restaurant consultant, I collaborate with chefs, owners, and culinary teams to develop recipes that align with your restaurant's vision while ensuring they are cost-effective, easy to execute, and consistently high-quality.

✓ Custom menu creation tailored to your brand

✓ Standardized recipes for consistency

✓ Cost-effective ingredient sourcing and portioning

Kitchen Workflow & Training

A well-trained team and a streamlined kitchen are the foundation of restaurant success. I develop training materials, operational guides, and SOPs that ensure your staff executes your menu with efficiency and consistency. From plating guidelines to kitchen flow optimization, I help create smooth processes that support both creativity and profitability.

✓ Staff training materials and execution guides

✓ Kitchen workflow consulting for efficiency

✓ Standardized plating and portioning guides

HACCP Plans & Compliance Consulting

Health department regulations can feel overwhelming, but I simplify the process to keep your kitchen compliant and efficient. Whether you're implementing sous vide, fermentation, reduced oxygen packaging (ROP), or other specialized techniques, I develop HACCP plans and compliance documentation that meet regulatory standards while maintaining culinary integrity.

✓ HACCP plans for health department approval

✓ Compliance support for special food preparation techniques

✓ Documentation for licensing and food safety

Food Product & Cookbook Development

A great recipe can make your food product unforgettable. As a food consultant, I help food brands, cookbook authors, and product developers craft custom recipes that showcase unique flavors, engage consumers, and drive sales. Whether you need recipes for marketing, packaging, or a full-length cookbook, I ensure they are user-friendly, thoroughly tested, and visually compelling.

✓ Custom recipes tailored for product marketing

✓ Cookbook concept development and writing

✓ Styled food photography and content creation

Tabletop & Brand Aesthetic Consulting

Your tabletop presentation is an extension of your brand. I curate plateware, glassware, linens, and overall styling to create a dining experience that reinforces your restaurant's identity. Whether launching a new concept or refreshing an existing space, I bring a cohesive, intentional approach to every detail.

✓ Tabletop styling and sourcing recommendations

✓ Visual brand alignment with culinary concepts

✓ Set styling for restaurant photo shoots

Restaurant & Food Product Consulting FAQs

  • Our restaurant consulting services include:

    • menu development

    • creation of standardized recipe books

    • HACCP plan development

    • and tabletop design and sourcing.

    Each service is customized to address your specific operational needs and brand identity.

  • We offer one-time consultations and ongoing support packages tailored to your needs. Typical consulting relationships range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the scope and complexity of your project.

Ready to Elevate Your Restaurant or Food Brand?

Contact TK Test Kitchen today to discuss how our restaurant consulting and food product development services can help your culinary business thrive.