Services - Teach, Taste, Learn.

Education and Instruction

Most hospitality and culinary schools do not have an ongoing plan to improve instruction. By implementing peer evaluation, collaborative learning opportunities, recent technology developments as well as professional development we help educational institutes to offer premium learning opportunities for their students and clients.

Curriculum Review

Is your your curriculum relevant in comparison to the upcoming food and beverage and hospitality trends of 2020? If not, we can review and make recommendations for incorporating important trends such as foraging, sustainable seafood, indigenous cuisine and more.

Industry Experts

We are well connected to industry experts who can enhance your curriculum with in-person demos and teachings. We can help arrange such guest chefs such as Chef JP Challet, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Chef Stephanie Izard, Chef Stuart Brioza and more, along with wine experts, food writers, food bloggers and more.

Operations

The business of running a culinary school can be daunting. We can analyze your operations and provide solutions to increase profits. We will let you know what’s working, what’s not working, what’s missing, and provide a roadmap for implementing our recommendations.

Global Network

Extensive links to leading culinary institutions around the globe, including Europe, Asia, South America and more. We can help you to increase your educational experience and career options for students and alumni by connecting you to our global network.

Coaching

Providing many levels of leadership coaching, from annual or quarterly reviews to in-depth regular check-ins. We can empower you and your faculty to develop strong communication, confidence, and performance skills that will be reflected in your day-to-day operations and have a positive ripple effect on your students and clients.

Get In Touch

Reach out for more information on these services or to book.

“Dave and Christine are an amazing team! I feel very fortunate to have worked with this incredibly organized, professional, well informed, fun and very current duo. Their unwavering support, and their optimistic attitude really make you believe that there are no problems, just solutions.”

Chef Carleigh Kage Chef Faculty

“Dave and Christine are a real pleasure to work with, they both have been a very positive impact on my teaching career in a way I truly will never forget, I appreciate all their experience and knowledge as they are true mentors of our industry.”

Chef Ben Keily Chef Faculty

“Both Christine (Culinary Side) and Dave (Educational Side) took over leadership and they created a positive working environment with instructors and students. Their Energy, Enthusiasm, Passion, Approachability, Fairness and Optimism developed and displayed the quality of engaging leaders in our institute with their great work. I will follow what they showed us and enjoy my career as the culinary instructor. Thank you.”

Chef Katsu Inoue Chef Faculty

“Dear Christine and Dave,
I would like to extend my gratitude for your presence at the school.
I have no doubt that your combined experiences and distinguished backgrounds will greatly contribute to positive changes at the school. I enjoyed having the opportunity to meet both of you. I thank you again for sharing your expertise.”

Naz Goudarzi Culinary Student

“Dave Derpak brings energy, empathy, creativity & a willingness to experiment and a sense of fun to his work as a leader in education.”

Jeremy Cato College Instructor & Award-winning journalist