• At the core, we are restaurant operators, entrepreneurs, and it has been our passion for the largest part of our lives.
     
    Over the many years spent programming, opening, and operating restaurants worldwide, we had a lot of fun and learned a few lessons along the way.
     
    We are looking forward to sharing our experiences, form new partnerships, and guide you through your project.
     
    Please contact us with your idea, and requirements to begin the proposal process.

     

     

  • About F&B Concept Development

    We are a boutique restaurant consulting firm offering expertise for a wide spectrum of food & beverage venues to investors, developers, restauranteurs and hoteliers, in respect to their conception and sustainability in the market place.
     
    Our commitment is to implement innovative concepts, culinary distinction, and tailored hospitality, while promoting environmental awareness, ensuring financial growth, and delivering meaningful partnerships.
     
    From the concept creation, to master planning, project management, and operational implementation, we provide a global, comprehensive, and strategic approach to what brings a restaurant to international fame, through a focused, personalized, and prosperous management style.

     

  • People

    Christophe Chatron-Michaud

     

    Founder

     

    Christophe Chatron-Michaud spans a multi-decade career in the high-end restaurant industry programming and managing numerous Michelin star restaurants around the world.
    His portfolio includes countless successful and renowned restaurants where he collaborated with famous Chefs, such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud, Gray Kunz, Charlie Palmer, David Bouley, Philippe Rispoli, Fabio Trabocchi, Andrew Carmellini, Mitsunobu Nagae, Christophe Bellanca, and Alain Verzeroli.

    Lissan Teh

     

    Partner

     

    After graduating in Hospitality Management from London's Westminster College, and Lucerne's IMI in Switzerland, Lissan started her career at The Regent-Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore where she held various management positions, and later moved to The Pierre Hotel, in New York City.
    Lissan is also the founder of JTL Direct, a wholesale tableware company, specializing in branded chopsticks and other tabletop products imported from Asia.
    She brings 28 years of experience in the hospitality industry ranging from supply chain to operations and finance.
  • Services

    Design & Concept Development

    • Concept idea & review
    • Site assessment
    • Competitive set analysis & feasibility
    • Interior design assistance & Operation flow
    • Dining Room & Bar layout functionality
    • Financial forecasting 

     

    Programming & Strategy

    • Under-performing operation evaluations
    • Time line & detailed critical path
    • Food & Beverage menus analysis & design
    • IT Systems advisement
    • Purchasing and sourcing advisement
    • Recruiting & Leadership development
    • Positioning & formalizing operational standards
    • Marketing - PR strategy & Brand book collaboration

     

    Systems & Teams Formation

    • Systems building for operational efficiency
    • Training materials & Service manuals
    • Plant & Maintenance reference book
    • Food, Beverages & Interior design photography
    • Team Building & Coaching
    • Interviewing & On-boarding assistance

     

     

     

     

    Launch & On Going Operations

    • Pre & Post opening onsite training and management support
    • Management Partnerships to maintain the original concept, ensure quality standards, and financial performance 

     

     

     

     

  • Portfolio & Collaborations

    Essential By Christophe Bellanca

    essentialbychristophe.com

     

    l'abeille

    labeille.nyc

     

    Silver Street Hospitality, New York

    silverstreethospitality.com

     

    Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, Washington DC

    fabiotrabocchi.com

     

    Gray Kunz Management, New York - Hong Kong

     

    PB Boulangerie Bistro, Massachussets

    pbboulangeriebistro.com

     

    Yeast Bistronomy Group, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    yeastbistronomy.com

     

    Bar Veloce Group, New York

    winebarveloce.com

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Contact Us

    We look forward to getting started

    Christophe Chatron-Michaud
    F&B Concept Development, LLC
    PO Box, 1691
    New York, NY
    10159
    Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm