Our Services
Kitchen Development
Reignite Your Kitchen. Refresh Your Menu.
Our kitchen and menu services are designed to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Whether you’re underperforming or planning your next step forward, we refine the heart of your business - THE FOOD!
Bar Training & Development
Better Bars Build Better Margins.
Our bar development package turns your front-of-house bar setup into a smooth, profitable, and stylish operation. From cocktail menus to bar flow, we’ll help you drive drinks sales and cut wastage.
Operational Streamlining
Save Time. Reduce Waste. Improve Flow.
We deep-dive into your daily systems and processes, creating smooth, streamlined operations that empower your team and boost profitability. From back-of-house routines to staff checklists, it’s all covered.
POS & Back Office Systems
Smart Systems That Run The Show.
From setting up your POS to creating a clear rota and inventory system, we help you take control of the numbers behind the business. Get clarity and consistency in your back office.
Expansion & Renovation
Expanding And Renovating Doesn't Need To Be A Stress.
Take the stress out of growth. We guide the planning, budgeting, and operational input for expansion or renovation projects — so you can grow without losing your way.
Supply Chain & Equipment Support
Support From Door To Door.
Find better deals, upgrade equipment, and fix broken logistics. We help you tighten your back-end, lower costs, and future-proof your suppliers.
Kitchen Development
Reignite Your Kitchen. Refresh Your Menu.
The Engine Room of Every Great Business
Your kitchen is more than a place where food is made — it’s where your reputation is built, where consistency is crafted, and where profitability lives or dies. Whether you're launching a new site or refining a long-standing menu, Northstead’s kitchen consultancy delivers functional, fast-impact solutions grounded in deep culinary experience.
We’ve worked in every kind of kitchen from Michelin-starred restaurants to high-pressure pub groups and volume-driven operations. That means we know how to spot inefficiencies, balance cost with creativity, and improve execution without compromising identity.
What We Offer:
Full menu review and redesign: layout, language, dish development
GP optimisation and portion control without reducing quality
Ingredient crossover planning to reduce waste
Staff training on consistent dish execution
Kitchen layout and prep flow tweaks for better service speed
From £650
Add-Ons:
Full menu rewrite + costing spreadsheet: £350
Get a complete overhaul with cost-per-portion sheets and clear allergen info.
Weekly chef mentoring: £250/week
1:1 support for your kitchen lead to ensure standards hold and confidence grows.
Whether you’re working toward stronger reviews, smoother service, or better margins, Northstead can bring clarity an direction to your kitchen — without ever feeling like we’re stepping on your toes.
Bar Training & Development
Better Bars Build Better Margins.
Pour Better. Sell Better. Serve Smarter.
The bar is one of the most high-impact, high-margin areas in your business — but only if it's operating properly. A slow or inconsistent bar can cost you revenue and reputation. That’s where Northstead steps in.
We work with your existing team, layout, and goals to create a bar that’s fast, clean, upselling-ready, and easy to operate. From classic pubs to cocktail-led venues, we turn confusion into clarity and missed sales into steady profits.
What We Offer:
Bar layout review for better flow and staff efficiency
Menu design & signature cocktail development
Stock control and cost-per-serve management
Upselling strategies that work naturally, not awkwardly
Speed-of-service and batching advice
Real-world training that builds staff confidence
From £500
Add-Ons:
Custom Bar Manual: £200
An easy-to-follow manual with drink specs, prep methods, batching guides, and allergen info.
Full Staff Training Day (up to 6 staff): £350
On-site sessions covering speed techniques, selling, and execution of your bar offer.
From village pubs with underutilised bars to destination cocktail spots needing polish, we help you find what works — and make sure it sticks.
Operational Streamlining
Save Time. Reduce Waste. Improve Flow.
Fix the Flow. Free the Team. Improve the Profit.
Every hospitality site, at some point, finds itself struggling under broken systems. Too many steps, no accountability, constant firefighting. We’ve seen it all — and more importantly, we’ve fixed it.
At Northstead, we don’t offer bloated audits or 60-page reports. We offer real-world assessments, followed by simple, implementable action plans that your team can understand, follow, and benefit from straight away.
What We Offer:
Front & back-of-house flow audits
Time management coaching for team leads
Stock ordering and rotation systems
Daily open/close checklists
Clear SOPs and task lists to reduce dependency on individuals
From £850
Deliverables:
Full Site Audit
Written Action Plan tailored to your operation
Optional Ongoing Support:
Weekly check-ins: £200/week
Light-touch accountability support — checklists, feedback, troubleshooting, and adaptation as needed.
This service is especially effective for:
Family-run businesses scaling up
Growing teams without formal structure
Businesses with too much staff turnover or role confusion
Less stress. More control. Happier staff. That’s the power of a clean system.
POS & Back Office Systems
Smart Systems That Run The Show.
The Right Tech, Set Up the Right Way
A good system should make your life easier — not more confusing. From point-of-sale software to rota management and stock tracking, we help you select, install, or reconfigure the tools that run the quieter parts of your business.
We don’t sell software. We don’t push platforms. We recommend what works for you. Whether you’re switching systems, starting from scratch, or just need someone to help your team make better use of what they’ve already got — we’ve got you covered.
What We Offer:
POS system setup, restructure, or fine-tuning
Rota building tools & usage training
Integrated stock control setups
Training on cost analysis and reporting
Advice on cloud-based and on-premise systems
From £700
Add-On Packages:
All-in Integrated Setup + Training: £1,200
Includes staff onboarding, workflow mapping, and full user guidance.
Advice-Only Setup Support: £350
Ideal for businesses who need guidance but want to implement in-house.
Investing in good systems isn't about ticking boxes — it's about clarity, control, and confidence in your numbers.
Expansion & Renovation Planning
Expanding And Renovating Doesn't Need To Be A Stress.
Plan Big. Build Right. Avoid Costly Mistakes.
Growth is exciting — but it’s also risky. Northstead helps you expand with your eyes open and your operations tight. Whether you’re opening a second site, adding covers, or reimagining a venue, we help you plan properly and avoid painful lessons.
From £1,200
Includes:
Expansion or renovation scope planning
Budgeting strategy with profit forecasting
Operational layout and service flow guidance
Design functionality input
Timeline creation and handover planning
Extras:
“Expansion in a Box” Playbook: £995
A custom PDF roadmap with timelines, key risks, equipment needs, and marketing prompts.
Contractor liaison & oversight: £450
We’ll speak their language, so you don’t have to.
Supply Chain & Equipment Support
Smarter Supply, Better Gear, Lower Costs
Whether you’re outfitting a new kitchen or battling bloated supplier prices, Northstead brings clarity to the cost side of operations. We’ve seen hundreds of supplier agreements and know where the fat is.
From £450
What We Offer:
Supplier and contract review
Comparison sourcing for better rates
Kitchen & bar equipment purchasing advice
Workflow-based spec recommendations
Add-Ons:
Full Supply Chain Restructure: £1,100
We handle negotiations, sourcing, and rollout.
Equipment Spec & Quote Sourcing: £300
For new sites or major refits — based on your budget and site style.
Saving money doesn’t mean cutting corners — it means knowing where value lives and getting the most from every pound.
Save Even More With Our Starter Packages
Smart Bundles. Real Savings.
If your operation needs support in more than one area, we offer discounted bundled packages that deliver faster transformation at better value.
Solid Start
£950
Best for: Small independents or first-time operators looking to tidy up and move forward with confidence.
A practical starter kit focused on cost clarity, workflow, and quick wins.
Includes:
Menu & GP review with actionable tweaks
Mini operational flow audit (remote or on-site)
1-hour strategy call (kitchen, bar, or ops focus)
14-day follow-up support (email or WhatsApp)
Steady Build £1,950
Best for: Sites ready to relaunch, refine their team, or get serious about structure.
Focused on getting your kitchen, bar, and daily systems working together efficiently — with direct on-site support.
Includes:
Kitchen & menu refresh (cost, layout, execution)
Bar service & menu evaluation
Operational streamlining action plan
1 full on-site consultancy day
1 month of ongoing support with check-in
Core Review £1,750 (Save £250)
Best for: Operators who want to strengthen their business foundations across all key functions.
Three key service areas bundled into one powerful package.
Includes:
Kitchen & Menu Development
Bar Training & Efficiency
Operational Streamlining
1:1 site consultation to prioritise goals
A stripped-back version of “Steady Build” with added flexibility and discounted rate for fast implementation.
Grow & Go £2,950 (Save £600)
Best for: Growth-minded businesses preparing to expand or rebrand — who need the tools to do it right.
Includes:
Full menu rewrite + costing spreadsheet
Custom bar manual with specs & prep guides
POS/back-office system setup or restructure
3-phase operational audit & roadmap
2 on-site consultancy days
6 weeks of mentoring for your GM or lead operator
Scale & Succeed From £3,750
Best for: Multi-site groups or high-growth operators wanting a full-suite partnership with ongoing support.
Everything we offer — fully integrated, fully managed, and delivered in partnership with your team.
Includes:
All 6 Northstead service areas:
Kitchen & Menu Development
Bar Training & Menu Design
Operational Streamlining
POS & Systems
Expansion Planning
Supply Chain Support
3 months of support with scheduled site visits
Bespoke strategy and implementation calendar
24/7 support and flexible delivery
Our most complete package. Built for leaders serious about scalable, stable, high-performance hospitality.
Not Quite What Your Looking For?
It is our goal to bring you the best outcome for the best price if you think you may need more than one of our services drop us a line and well look into a bespoke package for you!
