Menu Engineering Masterclass with Martin Lynch

Overview

Menu engineering is a strategic approach used in restaurants to optimise their menus for profitability. It involves analysing sales data, food costs, and item  popularity to identify high-profit and popular dishes.

This masterclass is for Taste Ards and North Down members who operate kitchens or provide a hot food service.

This kitchen cost control masterclass, led by Martin Lynch of Lynch Food Consulting, is designed to equip chefs with practical tools and insights to better manage and reduce culinary costs. This hands-on session focuses on improving profitability and boosting operational efficiency within a professional kitchen environment.

What you’ll learn:
✔ Menu engineering for higher profits
✔ Seasonal & regional menu planning
✔ Smart kitchen management practices
✔ Responding to food trends
✔ Cost-effective sourcing and sustainability

Who should attend:

• Head chefs and sous chefs
• Kitchen managers and catering supervisors
• Those involved in menu planning, purchasing, or cost control
• Anyone aiming to improve food sustainability and profitability

This workshop costs £30 per business and includes refreshments, lunch and all course materials. Places are very limited to ensure that everyone benefits from the training. You can book here or email conal,stewart@ardsandnorthdown,gov.uk

The Masterclass will take place in Bangor at Hamilton Road Hub.

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