Business and operations consulting

From someone who's actually done it

Twenty-seven years of combined operational experience across event venues, full-service catering, and specialized operations — paired with CPA-level financial expertise.

Built for operators,
not theorists

New catering businesses

Starting a catering company is harder than it looks. We help you avoid the expensive mistakes and build operations that actually scale — from equipment selection to your first contract.

Existing operators looking to grow

You're running events but margins are thin or growth has stalled. We dig into the numbers and the operations to find where the leverage is.

Event venue owners

Running a venue means managing a catering relationship — whether in-house or external. We've run both sides of that equation for fifteen years.

Food service entrepreneurs

Exploring a food service concept and need someone to stress-test the business model? Bring us the idea. We'll tell you what works and what doesn't.

The full scope of
running a food service business

  • Financial modeling and business planning

    CPA-level analysis, P&L structure, pro formas, pricing strategy, and cash flow planning. The numbers matter — we understand them deeply.

  • Catering operations and workflow

    How to run an efficient catering operation — staffing, logistics, volume management, and the systems that keep things from falling apart on event day.

  • Startup planning and launch strategy

    From concept to first event — licensing, entity structure, initial equipment, marketing, and finding your first clients.

  • Event space setup and management

    Booking systems, vendor management, client experience, staffing models, and the operational backbone of a successful venue.

  • Equipment selection and procurement

    What actually works in the field versus what looks good in a catalog. Informed by over a decade of operational use, not spec sheets.

  • Vendor relationships and contracts

    Supplier negotiation, partnership structure, contract basics, and how to build relationships that reduce your cost of goods over time.

Experience you won't find in a textbook

Most business consultants have studied businesses. We've run them — through recessions, pandemics, staffing crises, and everything in between. The advice we give is grounded in what actually works when the griddle is hot and two hundred people are in line.

  • Military service US Army veteran
  • Academic credentials Master's degree in Accounting
  • Professional license Active CPA license
  • 15 years The Pines at Genesee — event venue ownership and operations
  • Full-service catering The Pines Catering — corporate and private events
  • 12+ years Chris Cakes of Colorado — specialized on-site catering

Engagement options

Hourly consultation

A focused session on a specific problem or decision. Good for targeted questions, second opinions, or working through a single challenge with an experienced operator.

Project-based

A defined scope with a clear deliverable — a business plan, financial model, operational audit, or launch roadmap. Fixed scope, fixed outcome.

Ongoing advisory

A retainer-based relationship for operators who want a steady outside perspective. Monthly engagement, available for questions and decisions as they arise.

Talk to us about your business

Tell us where you are and what you're trying to figure out. We'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

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