Food & Beverage Menu Development

Food Sense specializes in development of profit-oriented menus. Food costing, beverage costing menu engineering etc. Recipe Formulation - Process of documenting a recipe to keep in records Portion Standardization - Deciding the quantity of food to be served based on various aspects including appetite of consumers etc. Food props and presentation - Styling of food and plates for appeal and appearance.

Food Sense offers a full range of consulting services for all kinds of operations from educational institution to Industrial kitchen operations, from small cafés to Large Microbrewery’s and restaurants.

From preliminary market research and feasibility, we work to on creating menus, costing recipes & food plating and styling our team has the expertise to maximize a successful product for in this space/.

Our expertise and scope of services ensures that we can support our clients throughout all distinctive phases of development, either as independent engagements or as an integrated 360-degree solution.

Services

  • Food Menu Planning
  • Menu Engineering – balancing protein, carbohydrates, fibers etc. to each dish served & position each dish to maximize profitability.
  • Menu Segmentation – All Day Menu, Days Specials etc.
  • Recipe Formulation – Process of documenting a recipe to keep in records
  • Portion Standardization – Deciding the quantity of food to be served based on various aspects including appetite of consumers etc.
  • Food props and presentation – Styling of food and plates for appeal & appearance
  • Training of Kitchen staff on Menus and Recipes and process of production.
  • Training of service staff on Menu description and presentation
  • Finalization of SKU’S - Collectively deciding on dishes to keep and discard on menus
  • Recipe Standardization – post operating of menus recipes will need to be standardized based on client feedback
  • Recipe Costing – analyzing cost of materials involved in production
  • Preparation of Theme based Event Menus during tenure of contract.
  • Procurement – analyzing costs and quotations to source the best products at most competent prices thereby bringing orderliness in food costs and profitability.

Some outlet types that we have created menus for include:

  • Destination Wellness Retreats
  • Star Category Hotels
  • Resorts
  • Private Community Clubs
  • Micro Brewery’s
  • Pubs & Bars
  • Small Cafés.