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Chef Consulting and Product Development
Gavin Carfax-Foster
Chef Consultant | Culinary Director | Menu & Product Development Specialist
With over 30 years of culinary expertise, Gavin Carfax-Foster is an accomplished chef consultant specialising in menu development, retail product creation, and culinary innovation. He is the founder and operator of Westbourne Lane, a premium brand specialising in gourmet ready-made meals, sauces, retail products, food service, wholesale, contract manufacturing, and direct-to-customer meal delivery.
Menu & Product Development Services:
Gavin offers comprehensive menu and product development tailored to client-specific briefs, providing end-to-end solutions:
- Research & Conceptualisation: Thorough market analysis and trend identification aligned with client objectives.
- Menu/Product Design: Creative development of distinctive, appealing dishes and retail products.
- Costing & Budgeting: Precise cost analysis to ensure profitability and competitive pricing.
- Supplier Sourcing: Identification and establishment of relationships with quality ingredient suppliers.
- Team Training & Implementation: Hands-on training to equip kitchen staff with the skills and knowledge required for successful execution.
Proven Track Record:
- Boutique Pizza Franchise: Developed innovative pizza menus enhancing brand appeal and operational efficiency.
- Cocktail Bar Menu: Created distinctive burgers and tapas dishes tailored to a sophisticated cocktail bar experience.
- Retail Fish Brand: Conceptualised and developed a premium range of sauces specifically for seafood, managing product design through to manufacturing and market launch.
- Meal Company: Developed a comprehensive range of sauces and marinades, elevating brand differentiation and retail success.
Extensive Culinary Leadership:
As Culinary Director and Group Manager at Dedes Waterfront Group (6 years), Gavin oversaw diverse dining establishments, including:
- Fine dining and large-scale casual dining venues
- Wedding and events spaces
- Asian diner, pizza & pasta restaurant, sushi, and fish & chips takeaways
- Commercial kitchen design and bakery projects
Award-Winning Chef Expertise:
Gavin’s career is marked by notable acclaim, including his significant tenure at Sydney’s prestigious three-hatted restaurant est. (Merivale Group), where he served as the trusted right-hand chef to Executive Chef Peter Doyle for five years.
Partner with Gavin to elevate your culinary concept from ideation to successful market execution.
Read: Sydney Morning Herald 2014- Three hatted Chef
Read: Sydney Morning Herald August 2022- Ready Meals Surge
Read: Executive Chef of Flying Fish & Dedes Waterfront Group