Consulting
Through Sea-Suite Kitchen, award-winning chef and business executive Rich Vellante offers clients his individual expertise and can assemble various experts to form a boutique agency as needed. Get in touch to learn how we can help your organization in these key areas:
- Realize cost savings by increasing operational efficiency
- Boost sales by enhancing guest experience
- Meet safety and regulatory standards by improving quality assurance
- Increase profit margins by re-engineering menus
- Strengthen customer loyalty by offering original menu items
- Achieve growth through effective site selection, concept development and layout/design
- Reduce turnover, improve culture and inspire collaboration by upskilling and training staff
Private cooking classes and dinner parties
Rich is passionate about sharing his craft with others through private cooking classes, teaching groups how to prep, cook and plate delicious meals while sharing pro tips; and private parties, tailoring menus to your specific occasion and using high-quality ingredients to create innovative and memorable meals. He has decades of experience cooking for celebrities and politicians (yes, even a few Presidents!), as well as preparing dishes on live TV shows and teaching courses at institutions like the Culinary Institute of America and Johnson & Wales University. To book a class or party, contact us.
Speaking engagements
Known for his engaging personality and ability to provide practical takeaways, Rich can inspire and educate your audience on a range of topics – from rethinking your restaurant to addressing nutrition trends. He presents on panels and keynotes at large-scale conferences like the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference and the National Restaurant Association Show and hosts seminars for famed organizations like the American Institute of Food & Wine and Smithsonian Institution. Inquire about public speaking engagements here.
