food & wine
Curated consulting, elevated tastings, and unforgettable wine dinners tailored to your palate and occasion.
services
Amanda designs custom food and wine pairings, private tastings, wine-dinner menus, and cellar consultations for individuals, restaurants, and event planners seeking thoughtful, story-driven experiences.
Featured Services
For Individuals & Private Clients
Private Chef Services
Bespoke, chef-driven dining for executives, founders, and private clients, with seasonal menus, thoughtful wine pairings, and seamless in-home or on-site service tailored to your schedule and preferences.
Hosted Experiences for Teams, Investors & Clients
Intimate tastings and hosted dinners that help you deepen relationships with key stakeholders, combining polished hospitality, tailored wine and food pairings, and a relaxed, conversation-forward atmosphere.
Wine Cellar Consulting (Private)
Private cellar strategy, organization, and acquisition support so your collection reflects your palate and lifestyle, with bottles planned, tracked, and opened at their peak for both everyday enjoyment and executive hosting.
For Restaurants & Hospitality Teams
Wine List & Cellar Consulting for Restaurants & Wine Bars
Program design, list curation, and cellar management that align with your concept while improving margins, sales mix, and guest ease of choice at every price point.
Sustainability & Hospitality Consulting
Operational guidance to integrate sustainable sourcing, waste reduction, and service practices that are financially realistic, staff-ready, and meaningful to your guests.
Staff Education & Training
Focused, service-driven training on wine, pairing, and guest communication that raises check averages, strengthens storytelling, and keeps your team aligned with your brand standards.
Additional Services
- Nutrition-Aware Menu Design – Flavor-forward, nutrition-conscious menus that support specific health needs without sacrificing pleasure.
- Executive & Household Dining – Discreet, high-touch culinary support for busy executives and households. I create rotating menus, manage dietary preferences, and coordinate service so every meal at home feels seamless, restorative, and restaurant-level.
investment
Tasting Intro
Signature Tasting Consultations start at $350 per 60-minute session, including a personalized food and wine pairing roadmap, cellar or pantry review, and follow-up recommendations tailored to your palate and lifestyle.
✓ Menu review
✓ Wine pairing
✓ Cellar audit
✓ Vendor referrals
Signature Evenings
Comprehensive Culinary & Wine Experience Packages begin at $1,800, bundling menu development, curated pairings for multi-course events, on-site hosting or virtual guidance, and detailed shopping lists for up to 10 guests.
✓ Multi-course menu
✓ Premium wines
✓ Sommelier service
✓ Customized notes
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