What We Do

Back of House Solutions helps independent hospitality businesses get control of what happens behind the scenes — where costs are won or lost.

We work with restaurants, pubs, and cafés to reduce food cost leakage, improve margins, and keep kitchens compliant through simple, practical systems staff can actually follow.

Our support focuses on the areas that matter most:

• Food cost control & supplier pricing
  We review supplier pricing, benchmark key products, and help reduce unnecessary spend.

• Stock control & waste reduction
  Clear ordering systems and realistic par levels to cut waste and stop over-ordering.

• Menu costing & margin protection
  Accurate menu costing to identify low-margin dishes and protect profitability.

• Allergen management & due diligence
  Clear, usable allergen systems and compliance support aligned with UK food safety requirements set by the Food Standards Agency.

• Operational setup & ongoing support
  From new kitchen setups to ongoing monthly support, we act as a reliable back-of-house partner — without the need for a full-time manager.

We keep things practical, proportionate, and focused on results — no unnecessary paperwork, no disruption to service.

Our aim is simple: help kitchens keep more of what they earn.

Trusted partners in kitchen efficiency

We help UK hospitality businesses cut food costs and improve margins with straightforward systems that staff actually use.

Cost Control

Compliance

From supplier pricing to allergen management, we ensure your operations meet UK food safety standards without fuss.

First Things First

Before making operational changes, it’s important to understand exactly how your kitchen is currently performing. The Kitchen Operations Review provides a clear picture of menu margins, supplier pricing and operational systems so any improvements are based on real insight rather than guesswork.

Kitchen Operations Review

Many hospitality businesses find that over time food costs, supplier pricing and operational systems can gradually drift.

The Kitchen Operations Review provides a structured assessment of your kitchen operation to identify opportunities to improve cost control, strengthen systems and reduce operational risk.

During the review we look at key operational areas including menu margins, supplier pricing, stock control procedures and compliance systems.

Following the review you will receive a clear written summary of findings along with practical recommendations to improve operational control and protect margins.

For businesses that would like ongoing support, Back of House Solutions can also provide monthly operational oversight to help ensure systems remain consistent over time.

Typical review fee: £495 per site

If you would like to arrange a Kitchen Operations Review, please get in touch to discuss your business.

Our Services

Back of House Solutions provides practical back-of-house support focused on cost control, kitchen systems, and compliance.

Services are available as ongoing monthly support or one-off projects, depending on what your business needs.

Allergen Management & Due Diligence

Clear, usable compliance systems that reduce risk and stress.

• Allergen matrices linked to current menus

• Practical due diligence systems

• Inspection readiness and audit support

• Compliance aligned with guidance from the Food Standards Agency

No unnecessary paperwork — just what’s needed to stay compliant.

Food Cost Control & Supplier Pricing

We help you understand where money is being lost and how to stop it.

• Supplier price reviews and benchmarking

• Identifying over-priced key items

• Reducing unnecessary food spend

• Support with supplier renegotiation

The focus is always on protecting margins, not cutting corners.

Stock Control & Waste Reduction

Simple systems that remove guesswork and reduce waste.

• Section-based stock and ordering systems

• Realistic par levels aligned to trade

• Clear responsibility for ordering and checking deliveries

• Reduced over-ordering and panic buying

Designed to work during busy service, not just on paper.

Menu Costing & Margin Protection

Clear visibility over what your menu is really making.

• Accurate costing of core menu items

• Identifying low-margin or loss-making dishes

• Supporting menu adjustments based on data

• Linking menu pricing to real supplier costs

Helping you make confident decisions, backed by numbers.

New Kitchen Setup & Operational Support

Support for new openings, takeovers, or reset projects.

• Supplier setup and onboarding

• Menu costing and allergen systems

• Stock control and ordering processes

• Operational readiness from day one

Helping kitchens start strong, not scramble later.

How We Work With You

Support can be provided through:

• Monthly support packages

• Short-term or one-off projects

We act as a behind-the-scenes operational partner, without the cost or commitment of a full-time manager.

Pricing & How We Charge

Every kitchen is different, so we don’t use one-size-fits-all pricing.

Support is offered either as ongoing monthly support or as clearly scoped one-off projects, with fees agreed upfront.

As a guide:

• Ongoing monthly support typically ranges from £350–£1,200 per month, depending on the level of involvement required

• One-off projects are usually priced between £500 and £5,000, based on scope, site size, and complexity

In most cases, the aim is for savings or improvements to outweigh the cost of the work.

We’re always clear about fees before any work begins — no hidden costs, no surprise invoices.

Ongoing Monthly Support

For businesses that want ongoing control, not just one-off fixes.

Our monthly support provides structured, behind-the-scenes operational support to help protect margins, reduce waste, and keep kitchens compliant as the business evolves.

This works particularly well after an initial one-off project or operational review.

What Monthly Support Covers

Depending on the level of support required, this can include:

• Ongoing food cost and margin monitoring

• Regular supplier price checks and benchmarking

• Stock control and waste reduction support

• Menu costing updates as prices or menus change

• Allergen and due diligence upkeep

• Inspection readiness and compliance support

• Clear advice when changes are planned

Support is practical, proportionate, and designed to fit around live service.

Who Monthly Support Is Best For

• Owner-operated businesses

• Sites without a full-time kitchen manager

• Businesses that have outgrown informal systems

• Operators who want fewer surprises and more control

How Monthly Support Works

• Fixed monthly fee

• Clear scope agreed upfront

• No hourly billing

• Minimum initial term (typically 3 months)

• One month’s notice thereafter

The aim is to provide consistent oversight, without the cost or commitment of a full-time manager.

Typical Investment

Monthly support typically ranges from:

£350 – £1,200 per month, depending on site size and level of involvement required.

In most cases, the cost of support is offset by improved food cost control, reduced waste, and better supplier management.

Ongoing support is about protecting what you’ve already built — quietly and consistently.

Monthly Support Packages

Our monthly support packages provide ongoing back-of-house oversight to help protect margins, reduce waste, and keep kitchens compliant as the business evolves.

Packages are flexible and can be adjusted as needs change.

Essentials

From £350 per month

For smaller sites needing structure and cost control.

Includes:

• Food cost and margin monitoring

• Stock control and waste reduction support

• Menu costing reviews

• Periodic supplier price checks

• Monthly check-in and clear action points

Best for cafés, small pubs, or low-complexity operations.

Compliance & Control (Most Popular)

From £600 per month

For businesses wanting clear margins and peace of mind.

Includes everything in Essentials, plus:

• Ongoing allergen management

• Due diligence system upkeep

• Inspection readiness support

• Supplier benchmarking and cost reviews

• Support during menu changes

Ideal for busy sites without a full-time kitchen manager.

Full Operations Partner

From £900 per month

For new openings, growing businesses, or complex operations.

Includes everything above, plus:

• Higher level of operational oversight

• Supplier renegotiation support

• Menu development and rollout support

• Priority access and advice

• Support during operational changes

Designed for businesses that want a trusted back-of-house partner, not just periodic reviews.

How Monthly Support Works

• Fixed monthly fee

• Clear scope agreed upfront

• No hourly billing

• Minimum initial term (typically 3 months)

• One month’s notice thereafter

The aim is to provide consistent oversight without the cost or commitment of a full-time manager.

Ongoing support is about protecting what you’ve already built — quietly and consistently.

Monthly Support Overview

The level of support depends on the size and complexity of your operation.
The comparison below outlines the typical structure of each package.

Packages are flexible and can be adjusted as your needs change.
We’ll always agree a clear scope before work begins.

Monthly Support Overview

The level of support depends on the size and complexity of your operation.
The comparison below outlines the typical structure of each package.

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