Catering Consultant Cardiff | On The Pass Consultancy

Expert Hospitality Consultancy for Cardiff's Catering and Restaurant Industry 

 On The Pass Consultancy is a specialist catering and hospitality consultancy serving businesses across Cardiff and the wider South Wales region. Based just outside Newport, we work closely with independent restaurants, cafés, hotels, contract caterers, and food service operations throughout the Cardiff area — providing the kind of frank, experienced guidance that only comes from three decades of working in professional kitchens.  Whether you are opening a new site in Cardiff city centre, refurbishing an existing kitchen, reviewing your menu profitability, or looking to improve the performance of your team, we are here to help you make the right decisions for your business.

CATERING EQUIPMENT SALES AND CONSULTANCY 

We supply and advise on commercial catering equipment for Cardiff businesses of all sizes. From combination ovens and refrigeration to bespoke kitchen fit-outs, we work with industry-leading brands to ensure you invest in equipment that delivers long-term efficiency and value. We help you avoid the costly mistakes that come from buying on specification alone.  

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN DESIGN 

A well-designed kitchen is the foundation of a profitable catering operation. We provide expert kitchen planning and design services for Cardiff restaurants, hotels, contract caterers, and food production facilities — optimising workflow, ensuring compliance, and reducing your long-term operating costs. From initial concept through to turnkey delivery, we are with you at every stage.  

MENU DEVELOPMENT AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS 

Many Cardiff catering businesses have menus that look great but quietly drain margin. Our menu development service works with your existing concept to identify underperforming dishes, improve gross profit, and create a menu that is both commercially sound and exciting for your guests. We combine culinary expertise with financial rigour to deliver menus that work harder for your business.  

STAFF TRAINING 

From front-of-house service standards to back-of-house kitchen efficiency, our bespoke staff training programmes are tailored to the specific needs of your Cardiff operation. We assess your team's current skills and daily workflows, then build a training approach that fits seamlessly into how you work — improving consistency, reducing turnover, and raising the standard of your guest experience.  

AI-ENHANCED OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY 

We help Cardiff catering businesses evaluate and adopt practical technology — including AI-assisted inventory management, demand forecasting tools, and smart kitchen systems. We cut through the jargon and focus only on solutions that make commercial sense for your size and service model.

Every engagement starts with a conversation. We offer a free initial consultation call where we take the time to understand your business, your challenges, and your goals before recommending anything. 

and only take on projects where we can see a clear path to real value for your operation.  We are based in Newport, just 12 miles from Cardiff city centre, and regularly work with clients across the Cardiff area including Cardiff Bay, Canton, Roath, Pontprennau, and the wider Vale of Glamorgan.  Get in touch today to arrange your free consultation — by phone, WhatsApp, or via our contact form.