Consultancy
Hospitality Consultancy, Led by Experience, Driven by Excellence
Helping restaurants, caterers and venues thrive, from the kitchen to the customer.
With over 26 years in culinary leadership, Joe Plowman brings deep industry knowledge, creative flair, and practical know-how to every consultancy project. Whether you're launching a new concept, improving operational flow, or refining your menu, Your Local Chef Consultancy offers the insight and hands-on support to move your business forward.
Tailored consultancy packages for Hospitality businesses, delivered with clarity and impact.
Concept & Menu Development
Crafting distinctive, commercially viable menus aligned to your brand and market.
Turnkey Launch
Support
From kitchen setup to staffing, we support new ventures from idea to opening.
Premiumisation & Guest Experience
Elevate the quality, perception, and customer journey of your venue.
Operational & Service Excellence
Workflow analysis, team structure, FOH/BOH systems, and service training.
Leadership & Team Mentorship
Supporting Kitchen teams and managers with team development, recruitment, and training.
Interim Management – Leadership Development. Embed expert leadership and empower your internal team
Commercial Strategy
Costing, supplier sourcing, margin optimisation, and scalable practices.
📍 Based in London. Available for in-person or remote consultancy across the UK.