Hortinha
Menu creation of a salad bar chain in Lisbon
In October 2021, Foodies Consulting assists Alison Dos Santos and Diana Santinho with their menu creation, for the opening of the first portuguese salad bar chain : Hortinha.
OUR MISSION
Launching the first salad bar chain in the portuguese capital, through a high level sourcing as well as a perfect management of its profitability, the founders call on Foodies Consulting in October 2021 in order to create their menu.
OUR APPROACH
Menu Creation
Our mission has covered :
✔️ Supervision of the overall display of kitchen space
✔️ Initial thinking about the menu outlines regarding the concept
✔️ Creation and optimization of all food menus : full (which includes : 3 trials maximum regarding the recipe tests, 2 private tasting sessions using the customer’s kitchen space leading to assessment, debriefing and corrective actions) or in collaboration with a chef commissionned on the project (terms to be determined according to the project specifics)
✔️ Creation and optimization of all beverage menus : full (which includes : 3 trials maximum regarding the recipe tests, 2 private tasting sessions using the customer’s space leading to assessment, debriefing and corrective actions) or in collaboration with a sommelier/bartender/mixologist commissionned on the project (terms to be determined according to the project specifics)
✔️ Optimization of all food & beverage menus
✔️ Creation of food & beverage datasheets for each item
✔️ Development of miscellaneous leverages of differentiation
TESTIMONY
Sacha’s help has been valuable in creating our menus and recipes prior to our salad bar launch. Sacha cares, stands by our side from beginning to end and very professional. You can trust him, you will not be disappointed !”
Diana Santinho
Hortinha co-founder