Menu Planning

Nicol Hughes offers bespoke menu planning with product testing and tasting on request as a service for our customers.

Planning is Everything

With our experienced team of Business Development Managers, we can support you with fresh ideas to enhance the dining experience. We can also help with the costings, product alternatives and new

ranges to help deliver an ideal price per plate.

Menu Planning & Tastings - Not just for Restaurants

Nicol Hughes has a wide range establishments that are our customers; including cafes, coffee shops, delis, school, and golf clubs ( to name a few! ) Many of these businesses do not consider evaluating their range and offering as "menu planning" - but it is!

We are happy to help research, source products for all types of catering business; not just pubs and restaurants. We are pleased to offer assistance leveraging our experience and industry knowledge to help your business and menu be both profitable and innovative.

1 - Our Business Manager will consult with a chef or proprietor to best understand the business, audience and goals for the menu planning. Is this about finding a new range? Optimising a current menu for maximising profitability? Making adjustments for seasonality and trends? Or advice on Vegan or Gluten-Free options?

2 - Business Manager will research the best options and products that will meet the brief

3 - Business Manager will return to your establishment with samples of the most suitable options for your business; cooking off samples where appropriate. This visit can also include additional support from the supplier of the products themselves. If requested, suggested menu costing can be supplied.

For more information about Menu Planning, please get in touch. We would be pleased to help.