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Menu and product development
Writing concept menus, writing recipes for new products.
02
Research and development of concept menu or product
Researching the ideas going into the concept and building the individual stages.
03
Change integration training
Training the in store staff in the new concept and assisting in the change of menu or product.
04
Production kitchen training
Assisting the production kitchen team in implementing new systems to cope with the change of menu or product.
05
Actualising into tasting stages
Bringing the concept to life physically in tasting sessions.
06
Public Speaking
Exciting and motivational speaking on topics within the hospitality and food service industry.
Both menu and product development go through
several stages, but it all starts with an idea.
Either you have an exciting idea that you need help actualising or you want to develop an entirely new idea or concept. That is where I come in - after 18 years in the hospitality industry, I have extensive experience in developing new concepts and bringing your ideas to life - the way you want it.
"Laura has been instrumental in helping me make the idea for a new kind of food a reality. She combines creativity, practicality and an encyclopedic knowledge. Her passion and commitment for the project has gone far beyond a paycheck."
- Jonathan, Death to Nuggets
"Laura Neville has been a great supporter of Free to Feed from day one. She has advocated for our organisation to everyone she meets, facilitating some great connections and sponsorship opportunities. Laura has also worked in our kitchen as a mentor and trainer providing professional development for the refugees we work with and allowing them to see firsthand how a Chef manages a series of pop up dinners and designs a menu from scratch. From event logistics to spice blending and cocktail making, Laura has always been willing to donate her time and skills to helping Free to Feed and supporting our cooks.
- Loretta, Free to Feed and Now to Launch
"What a week we've had with the Wandering Chef @ EinsteinsOnAlbert. The time we've spent with you Laura has been invaluable to us. Your passion for preparing fresh and delicious foods is absolutely contagious.”
-Andy, Einsteins on Albert