About Us
Stronger menus, smarter kitchens, consistent results. Where culinary passion meets business performance.
At Culinary IQ, we live and breathe kitchens. With 20 years of experience across New Zealand and Australia, we know the thrill of a service rush, the pressure of food costs, and the joy of creating menus that actually work. From busy cafés to fine dining, we’ve seen it all—and we know how to tip the scales in your favour.
Our approach is straightforward, creative, and grounded in real-world experience. We respect your style and your brand, working alongside you to strengthen what you’ve already built.
Because in hospitality, success isn’t just about great food—it’s about smart systems, strong teams, and consistency that keeps customers coming back.
Let’s talk about how we can sharpen your kitchen’s performance.
“Food is everything we are. It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from the get-go.” - Anthony Bourdain
Culinary IQ
Services we offer
Wastage reduction & Auditing
Food waste isn’t just a massive cost to operators — it’s a cost to our environment too. At Culinary IQ, We provide effective food cost solutions and offer comprehensive waste audits to pinpoint exactly where you can cut back, save money, and operate more sustainably.
Menu Concept, Recipe Development & Costings
We build menus that work — profitable, exciting, and achievable. From concept to tasting, we design dishes that fit your kitchen, your team, and your customers, while sourcing the best produce at the best price.
Food Safety Compliance Made Simple
Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. From brand-new Food Control Plans to Risk management plans for food manufactures or just a quick pre-inspection check-up, we make the process straightforward and stress-free
Staff Training & Kitchen Optimisation
Your team is the heartbeat of your kitchen — and we help them perform at their best. From knife skills to service communication, hygiene to plating efficiency, we lift skills and streamline systems for speed, safety, and consistency.
Consistency Across Every Plate
When your team, menu, and systems align, everything else follows: smoother service, loyal customers, and stronger profits. We also offer monthly retainers to keep your business sharp, compliant, and performing at its best — service after service.
Areas We Service
We service the entire West Coast region, if you are outside of the West Coast region. But if you think we can help contact us.
Contact Us
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