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      A Unique Blend of Culinary, R&D and Hospitality with Passion

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      Chef Dan talks about making more sales with less product

      Align your team with the flavor of culinary and the power of food trends to bring value to your customers.

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      Culinary Solutions

       

      Sales

      • National Account Representation
      • Cultivate New Business Opportunities'
      • Product Representation
      • Corporate Chef Support
      • Menu Gap Analysis
      • CPG Experience
      • Product Demonstration

       

      Innovation

      • Concept Development
      • Recipe Creation
      • Gold Standard Bench-marking
      • Create LTO's & Platforms
      • Menu Refresh & Development

       

      Client-Centric Focus

      • Speaking Engagements
      • Culinary Current Events
      • Operations Evaluations
      • Hosted Trend Tours
      • Food Styling

    • How far would you travel to discover food trends that will help you sell more?

      FOOD TREND TOURS

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      MAKING OUR SUCCESS APART OF YOURS

       

      Too many culinary colleagues are constantly being shuffled around in the corporate world. It is our goal to offer a steady source of income that will keep you going. Whether your in between the job hunt or currently employed with another manufacture. We offer flexibility and a community of culinary resources.
       
       
       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Commercial Manufactures & Ingredients

      Recipes and Menu Applications that leverage untapped opportunity with existing product.

      Commodities

      Culinary Imaginations for impactful utilization that creates excitement and demand within your category.

      Marketing Agencies

      Expand your services giving your customer a comprehensive suite of Culinary solutions.

      Food Styling for Photography

      POS, LTO, Packaging, Menu Boards, Update Branding, Cookbooks

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      Original concepts, trend tours and special events.

      Salted Caramel, Chocolate Hazelnut Brownie from Baker Miller, Chicago
      Classic Stawberry & Mango Tart - Styled circa 1995
      Deconstructed Cheddar Nachos
      Seared Sea Bass in the Twin Cities
      Concept Burger with Sharp White American, Pickled Onions and Smoked Bacon
      Biegnets and Chickory Coffee @ Cafe Du Monde, New Orleans
      Spiced Octopus in the Twin Cities
      Sugar Rock in Los Angeles, CA
      Sauteed Pork Cheeks in Rustic Sauce and al-dente Noodles, Eataly, Chicago
      Research at Shake Shack, NYC
      Exploring Cheese at Eataly in Chicago
      Jack's Buttery Burgers - Best Selling LTO in Their History
      Fresh, Simple & Complete C-Store Options
      Concept Fried Chicken Sandwich with Bacon & Crunchy Onion Straws
      Concept Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella
      Po Boys from Killer Po Boys
      In New Orleans with Chef John Besh at the Research Chef Association National Convention
      TX BBQ @ Two Brothers, San Antonio
      Iconic Voo Doo Doughnuts, Portland OR
      Amazing Texas BBQ
      Urban Winery Tour - Portland, OR
      Coffee at Stumptown Roasters in Portland, OR
      Styled Neopolitan Scoop - this will never melt!
      Vintage Chef Dan1996
      Seafood Dinner in Family Style Service
      Mini Baked Chocolate Lava Cake Bites
      Fun & Easy Cookies Sandwiches
      Networking at the 2016 Flavor Experience.
      Presenting at The Flavor Experience 2016
      Cooper Cheese Styled Hearty Working ManSandwich
      Ethiopian Food Truck
      Berbere Tacos and Fries
      Gelato & Macaroons

    • Testimonials = love

      Don't just take my word for it...read what others have weighed in to say.

      Marla Cushing, Director of Food service marketing, CSM Bakery Solutions

       

      "Dan has extremely strong presentation skills. He led a breakout session at Flavor Experience, speaking about a coast to coast trend tour that he and his team had conducted. The session was well received by attendees and led to several follow up meetings. Dan is extremely creative, his command of menu architecture serves him well in the development of menu application from appetizers to desserts."
       
       
       

      Justyna Cermeli, Research Scientist, Schreiber Foods

      "Chef Dan is a very creative and always willing to try something new. He has a tremendous passion for food and cooking. He always pays close attention to details. We worked together on numerous projects and I always enjoyed the long hours at the culinary center and at the lab. I also admire him for being able to think quickly and making good decisions when problems arise. "

      Patty Mitchell, Executive Chef, Mondelez International

       

      "I've had the pleasure to work with Dan for 3 years on the Chefs Council of a major chain. Dan is a very talented chef, creative and is able to translate a gold standard product into an item that fits the customers needs while not losing the integrity of the gold standard.

       

      Dan's presentation skills are first-rate, articulate and well-versed in his material.

       

      The highest compliment I could give Dan is that he treats each customer like they are his only customer."

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