Culinary Business
Consulting

Strategic Guidance for Chefs, Caterers & Food Entrepreneurs

Building a successful culinary business requires more than great food—it requires strategy, branding, operational systems, and a clear vision.

Through virtual culinary business consulting, Chef Derricka helps chefs, caterers, food entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals launch, grow, and refine their culinary concepts with confidence.

As a graduate of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, where she finished at the top of her class, Chef Derricka combines professional culinary training with hands-on industry experience as a private chef, caterer, and culinary mentor.

Her approach blends creative culinary expertise with practical business strategy, helping clients build food businesses that are both inspired and profitable.

All consulting sessions are conducted virtually, allowing clients across the country to receive expert guidance from anywhere.

Who This Consulting Is For

Chef Derricka’s consulting services are ideal for:

• Aspiring private chefs and caterers

• Bakers and dessert entrepreneurs

• Restaurant and pop-up concepts in development

• Food truck owners and mobile food businesses

• Culinary school graduates launching businesses

• Meal prep service providers

• Hospitality professionals looking to refine menus or concepts

Whether you’re starting a food business, rebranding an existing one, or preparing for a special culinary event, consulting sessions provide the clarity and direction needed to move forward successfully.

Consulting Services

Consulting sessions are tailored to your business goals and culinary vision. Services may include strategic planning, operational guidance, and creative development for your culinary brand.

Culinary Business Strategy & Coaching

Receive expert guidance on launching or scaling your food business. Topics may include:

• Starting a catering or private chef business

• Pricing strategy and service packages

• Business structure and licensing basics

• Brand positioning in the culinary market

• Marketing strategies for chefs and food entrepreneurs

60-Minute Virtual Strategy Session

$100

90-Minute Deep Dive Business Intensive

$175

Weekly Culinary Business Coaching

For entrepreneurs seeking ongoing mentorship while building or expanding their culinary business.

Weekly coaching sessions provide consistent guidance, accountability, and strategy development.

4 Weekly Sessions (60 minutes each)

$400 per month

Specialized Culinary Consulting Services

In addition to general consulting, Chef Derricka offers specialized services designed to help culinary businesses elevate their offerings and operations.

Menu Drafting

Develop a professional, well-balanced menu tailored to your culinary concept and target clientele. Menu drafting focuses on structure, dish flow, profitability, and guest experience.

Menu Drafting Service

Starting at $250 per menu

Menu Drafting with Recipes

For businesses that require both menu development and standardized recipes, Chef Derricka provides detailed recipe documentation to support consistency and kitchen efficiency.

Menu Drafting + Recipe Development

Starting at $500 per menu

Culinary Staff Training

Ideal for restaurants, catering teams, or hospitality groups seeking professional culinary instruction for their staff.

Training may include:

• Kitchen workflow and efficiency

• Recipe execution and consistency

• Plating and presentation techniques

• Food quality standards

• Team collaboration in professional kitchens

Training sessions are customized based on the needs of your team.

Culinary Staff Training

Starting at $1200 per session

Business Theme Formation

A strong concept can set your culinary business apart in a crowded market.

Chef Derricka helps entrepreneurs develop unique culinary themes that align with their brand and target audience.

Services may include:

• Culinary concept development

• Brand storytelling and identity

• Menu style alignment with theme

• Guest experience design

• Event or restaurant concept development

Business Theme Development

Starting at $300

Special Event Culinary Concept Creation

Planning a food-centered event, pop-up dinner, themed dining experience, or culinary activation?

Chef Derricka can help design the culinary concept from start to finish.

This service may include:

• Event theme and culinary concept development

• Menu planning and course structure

• Service style recommendations

• Guest experience planning

• Event flow and execution strategy

Pricing is based on the scope and scale of the event.

Special Event Culinary Consulting

Starting at $200 per event

What You’ll Gain From Consulting

Working with Chef Derricka provides more than general advice—you receive actionable strategies and professional culinary insight that can immediately improve your business operations.

Clients leave consulting sessions with:

• Clear next steps for their culinary business

• Strategic menu and service development

• Stronger brand positioning

• Improved profitability through better pricing and menu design

• Practical systems for running a successful food business

Why Work with Chef Derricka

Chef Derricka offers a unique combination of professional culinary training and

real-world industry experience.

Her background includes:

• Professional training from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

• Graduating at the top of her class and currently studying Holistic & Nutritional Wellness

• Building and operating a successful private chef and catering brand

• Mentoring several culinary students and externs

• Creating curated culinary experiences for private clients

Her consulting approach is practical, creative, and strategy-driven, helping food entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful culinary businesses.

Book Your Culinary Consulting Session

Whether you are launching a new food business, refining your menu, or developing a unique culinary concept, Chef Derricka’s consulting services provide the expert insight needed to move forward with confidence.

All consulting sessions are virtual and personalized to your goals.