Cape Town · South Africa & beyond

From fast food to five star.

Hospitality consulting built on decades at the sharp end of South Africa's restaurant and catering industry — from concept and kitchen to costing and menu.

Decades of experienceat the top end of South African hospitality
Every formatfrom quick service to five-star dining
Proven track recordquality food in diverse environments
Who we are

Every facet of the food business.

The Food Biz has operated at the top end of the restaurant and catering arena in South Africa and its neighbouring countries for many years — across every format the industry offers, from quick service to five-star dining.

That depth of experience, combined with a genuine understanding of each client's needs and an extensive network of culinary and professional associates, is why our projects succeed. We don't consult from a distance — we work alongside you, in the business.

Hands-on by designSenior involvement on every engagement, from first meeting to final service.
A trusted networkCulinary and professional associates across the industry, brought in where they add value.
Regional reachSouth Africa and surrounding countries, across urban and remote environments.
What we do

From concept to plate.

01 — Concept & setup

New venues & turnarounds

Concept development, kitchen planning and project delivery for new openings — and experienced, honest eyes on operations that need to find their feet again.

02 — Kitchen & menu

Menu & recipe development

Menus engineered to sell and kitchens set up to deliver them consistently — recipe development, standardisation and training that holds up under a busy service.

03 — The numbers

Costing & systems

Plate costing, supplier comparison, yield management and the operational systems that turn a good kitchen into a profitable one.

Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care.
The Food Biz — Cape Town
Get in touch

Talk to us.

Whether you're opening a venue, refining a menu, or getting your costs under control — the first conversation costs nothing. Straight answers, from people who've done it.

Phone / WhatsApp 082 492 9239
Based in Cape Town, South Africa