Professional Catering Consultancy - real Results

With over 30 years of hands-on experience across contract catering, hospitality and food service, we help UK catering businesses cut costs, stay compliant and drive profitability.

We fix the bits that are costing you time, staff and money

Is your catering contract actually delivering what was promised? We conduct thorough, independent audits, from full operational reviews, to targeted compliance checks, so you know exactly where you stand.

Operational Auditing reviews include :

  • Compliance Audits

    A full check of all services against your contract or service level agreement (SLA) to ensure standards are being met.

  • Food Service Reviews

    Assessment of menus, pricing, food presentation, customer service, and marketing. We benchmark performance against tender commitments, contract terms, and industry best practices.

  • Mystery Shopper Visits

    Unannounced visits to your site(s) to objectively assess service delivery. Performance is measured against criteria agreed with you in advance.

  • Undercover Analysis

    If there's concern around potential issues such as theft, stock control lapses, or inappropriate staff conduct we can deploy trained operatives to work discreetly within your team. This allows us to gather first-hand insight and evidence to support any necessary action.

  • EHO review-

    EHO score not quite where you wanted it, we will review, improve and take on board any necessary actions to get your business back on track

Finance Health Check

Rising food costs and supplier pricing that doesn't add up? We benchmark your spend against current market rates, identify where you're overpaying, and help you negotiate better deals, without compromising on quality.

Our Financial Review Services Include:

  • Purchasing Reviews & Supplier Sourcing

    We analyse your current pricing, logistics, and supplier performance, benchmarking against industry standards and local alternatives. We’ll recommend new suppliers or help you with renegotiation with existing ones

  • Supplier Auditing

    We can audit supplier operations to ensure ethical sourcing, compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations, and robust health & safety practices giving you confidence in both product and process.

  • Pricing Reviews

    Whether it's a contractor’s new pricing proposal or direct supplier quotes, we break down the numbers. Our 'shopping basket' analysis checks for compliance with your contract and ensures pricing reflects a fair market value.

  • Equipment Procurement

    We help source fit-for-purpose catering equipment from trusted suppliers and advise on the best financing models to support capital investments without overstretching your budget.

Food Quality & Safety

A food safety failure can damage your reputation overnight. We provide on-site audits, bespoke HACCP systems, and practical training with your team to keep your operation fully compliant and your customers safe.

Our Food Safety Services Include:

  • Food Safety Audits

    We conduct comprehensive on-site audits of catering contracts or in-house operations. This includes a full survey of the premises, documentation checks (including HACCP and COSHH), staff training records, and accident logs.

    You’ll receive a detailed report with scores across key areas, an overall rating, and a clear action plan highlighting any non-compliances or areas for improvement along with recommended timeframes for resolution.

  • HACCP System Development

    We support clients in building bespoke HACCP systems tailored to their specific operation. Working closely with the catering team, we ensure every stage of the food preparation and service process is controlled, compliant, and fully documented.

  • Supplier Audits

    To safeguard your supply chain, we carry out food safety audits at supplier premises verifying that robust procedures and safety measures are in place and properly maintained.

  • Training

    We offer a full range of food safety training options, tailored to the needs and skill levels of your team from foundational awareness to advanced compliance and managerial training.

Marketing

The right food offer builds loyalty and drives revenue. We help you design menus, run promotions, and understand your customers so your catering operation stays relevant and profitable.

Our Support Services Include:

  • Menu Design & Development - Seasonal, commercially viable menus built around your customer base and margin forecasts.

  • Trend Led Innovation - We introduce current trend dishes and concepts that keep your offer fresh and competetive.

  • Customer Profiling - We help you understand who your customers are and what they want, so that every offer lands.

  • Promotional Campaigns - Practical marketing support to drive footfall, increase spend per head and build repeat visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common enquiries about our consultancy services.

What exactly does a Catering Consultant do ?

A catering consultant helps food service businesses improve efficiency, profitability, and compliance. They can analyse contracts, streamline operations, develop opportunities for growth. They can also help with supplier negotiations, and in ensuring health and safety compliance. If you are looking at launching a new venture, they provide expert guidance to ensure business success.

How can a catering consultant improve my business's profitability ?

A catering consultant can provide focus to an area that may need improvement. As an independent fresh pair of eyes they can identify opportunities and possible solutions quickly, leading to business improvement and efficiencies

What size and type of catering business do you work with?

We have over 30 years experience within the Contract Catering sector- Retail, Business & Industry, Event Catering & License Trade, and Fine Dining.

Contact Us

01633 603563

Unit 20E, Bentley Green Farm, Crick, Monmouthshire United Kingdom NP26 5UT

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