HI, WE ARE THE RESTAURANT GUYS.
RESTAURANT AND BAR CONSULTANTS.
EXPERTS IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS, BRAND AND MENU DEVELOPMENT.
CORE SERVICES
concept & brand development
Working with project stakeholders to develop the concept from brand identity and menu proposition to training the team and supporting go live. We offer end to end management, idea to implementation.
commercial strategy & operations
it’s important to take a commercial approach to any project in order to ensure financial viability and capital payback. we work with you to create financial business modelling and advise on implementation of operational systems and processes.
menu development & training
From proposition to launch. We develop a brief, create your menu, establish supply chain, produce recipes supported by full dish specifications, costings and step-by-step methodology. Once development is complete we train the kitchen team and support the launch.
brands and companies we are proud to have worked with throughout our careers
MEET THE GUYS
wayne timbrell
With a career spanning over 20 years Wayne started his professional life as a chef working in hotels and restaurants in the UK before deciding to further his skill set and hone his natural talents abroad in France and Italy where he refined his approach to cooking and food development.
Returning to the UK Wayne led food development and kitchen operations for some of the country’s leading casual dining brands including; Giraffe, Ed’s Diner, Slim Chickens and Harry Ramsdens.
Whilst at Boparan Restaurant Group Wayne overseen an F&B estate in excess of 100 locations. Wayne’s true passion is developing bespoke brands from scratch and has developed a plethora of concepts for partners such as; Hilton, Sainsbury’s and the Bliss Hotel Group.
His in-depth knowledge, tireless work ethic and exceptional operational expertise make Wayne an expert in developing new brands right through to delivering them successfully to market.
michael forrest
Michael’s creative flair and strategic approach combined with a proven track record of delivering award-winning brands to market in some of the world’s most competitive retail environments make him an industry expert with a profound understanding of what it takes to develop, create and grow a concept into a successful business.
Throughout his career Michael has worked with some of the industry’s leading innovators such as The Draft House and Honest Burgers and was pivotal in the acquisition and launch of brands such as; BrewDog and Shake Shack in to UK Airports, whilst working at The Restaurant Group (TRG Concessions).
Michael has built up a wealth of experience within the industry with high level experience across various sectors including travel, hotels, pubs, specialist bars and restaurants.
GET IN TOUCH
We are based in London and work throughout the United Kingdom.
Drop us an email at getintouch@therestaurantguys.co.uk or fill in the form and we will get in touch to discuss how we can help you.