Food and Beverage Consultant in Orlando – Expert Guidance for Restaurants, Caterers & Hospitality
A restaurant on Park Avenue called us last year. They were losing money despite being packed every night. After our food cost analysis, we found the problem – they were over-portioning, their menu pricing strategy was 15% too low, and food waste was out of control. Three months later, their food costs dropped from 38% to 29% and they finally turned a profit. That's what a Food and Beverage Consultant in Orlando does – we find the problems you can't see and fix them. Whether you need menu development for a new concept, staff training for restaurants, beverage program development for your bar, or health code compliance consulting before an inspection, we bring real-world experience from running our own successful catering company in Orlando since 2022.
Food and Beverage Consultant in Orlando
Exclusive Affairs Catering has been a Food and Beverage Consultant in Orlando since 2022. But here's what makes us different – we don't just consult, we actually run a successful catering operation. Every recommendation we make comes from real-world experience, not just textbook theory.
We've helped restaurants, caterers, hotels, food trucks, and hospitality businesses throughout Central Florida improve operations and increase profits. Our catering consulting expertise comes from building our own business from scratch, so we know exactly what works and what doesn't in the Orlando market.
From menu development to food cost analysis to staff training for restaurants, we offer 15 specialized consulting services.
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All 15 F&B Consulting Services
Complete list of services under the Food and Beverage Consultant category
Bartender Training
Cocktail techniques
Beverage Program Development
Bar operations
Catering Consulting
Operations & profitability
Food Cost Analysis
Find hidden losses
Food Safety Consulting
HACCP & protocols
Health Code Compliance
Inspection prep
Menu Development
Complete menu creation
Menu Engineering
Profitability analysis
Menu Pricing Strategy
Maximize revenue
Menu Redesign
Refresh & optimize
Recipe Development
Create signature dishes
Restaurant Concept Consulting
Brand & identity
SOP Development
Standard procedures
Staff Training for Restaurants
Service excellence
Wine Program Development
Wine list curation
F&B Consulting Pricing
Flexible consulting packages for every need and budget.
Menu Development
Complete menu creation
- Concept research
- Recipe development
- Menu engineering
- Menu pricing strategy
Food Cost Analysis
Find hidden losses
- Ingredient analysis
- Portion audit
- Waste reduction plan
- 3-8% typical savings
Beverage Program
Bar & wine programs
- Beverage program development
- Wine program development
- Bartender training
- Menu pricing strategy
Staff Training
Team development
- Staff training for restaurants
- Bartender training
- Menu knowledge
- SOP development for restaurants
Health & Safety
Compliance consulting
- Health code compliance consulting
- Food safety consulting
- Inspection preparation
- Documentation systems
Full Consulting Package
Complete transformation
- All 15 services included
- Restaurant concept consulting
- Ongoing support
- Catering consulting
F&B Consulting Services
Our Food and Beverage Consultant in Orlando offers 15 specialized services:
What Our Clients Achieve
Our food cost analysis typically finds 3-8% savings. Menu engineering and menu pricing strategy can increase profits by 15-25%. Staff training for restaurants improves consistency and customer satisfaction. Health code compliance consulting helps you pass every inspection.
Menu Development & Menu Engineering
Menu development creates your complete menu from concept to execution. We handle recipe development, ingredient sourcing, costing, and design. Menu engineering analyzes each item's profitability and popularity to optimize your mix. Menu redesign refreshes existing menus for better performance. Menu pricing strategy sets prices that maximize profit while staying competitive.
Beverage Program Development & Wine Program
Beverage program development creates cocktail menus, pricing structures, and bar operations. Wine program development builds wine lists, by-the-glass programs, and pairing recommendations. Bartender training teaches techniques, recipes, speed, and guest interaction. We work with your concept and budget.
Staff Training & SOP Development
Staff training for restaurants covers service standards, food handling, menu knowledge, upselling, and customer service. SOP development for restaurants creates standard operating procedures for consistency across shifts and locations. Training programs customized to your concept and team.
Health Code Compliance & Food Safety
Health code compliance consulting prepares you for health inspections and maintains ongoing compliance. Food safety consulting covers HACCP plans, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and proper documentation. We help you pass every inspection with confidence.
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Winter Park services
Event Catering
All event types
Full-Service Catering
Complete package
Wedding Buffet
Wedding catering
Wedding Caterers
Full wedding service
Corporate Delivery
Office catering
Personal Chef
Private dining
Cooking Classes
Learn to cook
Buffet Catering
Buffet service
Drop-Off Catering
Delivery service
Food Truck
Mobile catering
Meal Delivery
Weekly meals
Party Catering
Private parties
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F&B Consulting Areas in Orlando
We provide Food and Beverage Consultant services throughout Central Florida:
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Food and Beverage Consultant services.
What does a food and beverage consultant do?
A Food and Beverage Consultant in Orlando helps restaurants improve operations and profitability with 15 services: menu development, menu engineering, menu pricing strategy, food cost analysis, beverage program development, staff training for restaurants, health code compliance consulting, and more.
How much does F&B consulting cost?
Menu development: $2K-8K. Food cost analysis: $500-2K. Beverage program development: $1.5K-5K. Staff training for restaurants: $500-2K/session. Full packages: $5K-15K. Free initial consultation.
Can you help with menu pricing strategy?
Yes! Menu pricing strategy analyzes food costs, competition, positioning, and margins. Menu engineering identifies stars, puzzles, workhorses, and dogs to optimize your mix and maximize profitability.
Do you offer food cost analysis?
Absolutely! Food cost analysis examines every ingredient, portion, and dish. We calculate actual vs ideal costs, create waste reduction systems. Most clients see 3-8% cost reduction.
What's included in menu development?
Menu development includes concept research, recipe development, ingredient sourcing, costing, menu engineering, design layout, and testing. Menu redesign refreshes existing menus.
Do you provide staff training?
Yes! Staff training for restaurants covers food handling, service standards, menu knowledge, upselling, customer service. Bartender training for technique and efficiency. SOP development for restaurants for consistency.
Can you help with beverage programs?
Yes! Beverage program development creates cocktail menus, pricing, bar operations. Wine program development builds wine lists, by-the-glass programs. Bartender training included. We work with your budget.
Do you offer health code consulting?
Absolutely! Health code compliance consulting prepares you for inspections. Food safety consulting covers HACCP, temperature control, documentation. We help you pass every inspection.
Can you help with a new restaurant concept?
Yes! Restaurant concept consulting defines identity, menu direction, target market, operational model. Includes menu development, menu engineering, kitchen layout advice, launch planning.
Do you also offer catering consulting?
Yes! Catering consulting helps catering businesses with operations, pricing, menu development, and profitability. Real experience from our own successful catering company.
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Ready to improve your food and beverage operations? Get a free consultation with Orlando's trusted Food and Beverage Consultant.
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