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The Food Consultancy by John Benson-Smith
The Food Consultancy by John Benson-Smith
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    • Our endorsements
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  • Our endorsements
  • Our client services
  • Our achievements
  • Our example projects
  • Our concept examples
  • Our bio & our story
  • Our Middle East Portfolio
  • Our contact info
  • Our terms & conditions

Our Recommendations

Louay Moursel, Director of Restaurant Operations at Gastronomica in Dubai, Kuwait, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.

'John is an outstanding Chef with remarkable culinary skills, John brings creativity and passion to the Kitchen, delivering exceptional results. I highly recommend him for a culinary venture'

Charles Allen, Former Group Chief Executive Granada Television, Forte Hotels, Compass.

'John what you achieved at the V&A Hotel Manchester was from you and not anyone else inc me'

Alistair Mackintosh - CEO Fulham FC.

'John, he is like a member of the Fulham Football Club family now'

Craig Lovett, Partner/Principal Incognitus

'JBS we look forward to being part of your further success'


Jon Lee, Creative director, 2020 brand experience agency London

Jon Lee, Creative director, 2020 brand experience agency London

'JBS is a giant in the industry and brings a fresh and honest approach to any project. He has supported us on many new and exciting concepts, his energy, knowledge and passion is infectious'


Nigel Harris, Absolute Taste, Absolute Foods and F3

Jon Lee, Creative director, 2020 brand experience agency London

'Many years ago I was lucky enough to be introduced to John. I am the most difficult person I know to understand and JBS, was one that understood my views, passions and drive so much, we delivered many exciting projects together.A great saying from the best film produced went 'birds of the brightest feather should never be caged - don't cage him and you will see what I did ' 


chris bird, executive chairman quest media, founder eq- esports, ceo Raheem sterling foundation

chris bird, executive chairman quest media, founder eq- esports, ceo Raheem sterling foundation

'I learned this from some fantastic leaders and JBS you are one of the best'


Neil MacLaurin, group Managing Director Keith Prowse/ Levy Compass/ One Event

Neil MacLaurin, group Managing Director Keith Prowse/ Levy Compass/ One Event

Neil MacLaurin, group Managing Director Keith Prowse/ Levy Compass/ One Event

'Can't recommend John highly enough!  His passion shows no bounds and he gets things done without faff'


Philip Batty, Director Event Management Catering (A spotless company)

Neil MacLaurin, group Managing Director Keith Prowse/ Levy Compass/ One Event

Neil MacLaurin, group Managing Director Keith Prowse/ Levy Compass/ One Event

'Some people come into my life and leave an impression which is hard to forget, John is one of these people. If you want to hear how to get what you want John will not only tell you how, he will set out the steps required to make it happen. John will not tell you what you want to hear but he will tell you what you need to hear and he will tell you straight. if you are lucky enough that John agrees to work with you don't waste it'


Radford Chancellor, award winning food service consultant

'Overall I cannot recommend  John highly enough as a food and beverage consultant. His exceptional culinary skills, adaptability and leadership qualities make him an invaluable asset to any organisation.If you are seeking a consultant who can elevate your F&B offerings to new heights, John is the perfect choice'

David Hodge, Principle of Populous

'Much appreciated JBS, miss working with you'


Michael Artis, marketing & brand director

'Take one part strategic change-maker,
One part commercial-acumen,
One part people-motivator.
and mix together with high energy.
Add a sqeeze of creative genius.
Now stir in the experience of being at the sharp-end of corporate and customer culinary invention for decades, and serve over a bed of straight-talking, purpose-defining direction.
Consume and enjoy the results immediately!
As with all JBS recipes, contents original, organic,proudly BS-free.
Mr John Benson-Smith - a true force for good.
It an honour to say I have worked with John on multiple projects across Hospitality, Retail, Sport and Healthcare.
JBS always has one eye on the future, with an uncanny ability to apply that to the change that needs to be taken today. He works across creative and commercial with equal skill and knows how to get things done. He understands change requires belief and can only be enacted by people who pull together in a unified direction…. And he makes that so.With true Masterchef culinary skill at his core, working with John not only takes you further than you thought possible, quicker than imagined, it truly enriches and inspires everyone that the work touches and involves.
I can’t wait until the next time we work together.


Chef Marco Pierre White

John Williams, Managing Director Granada TV

John Williams, Managing Director Granada TV

'I am mightily impressed with the food offering under the stewardship of Consultant John Benson-Smith, food there is absolutely fantastic'


John Williams, Managing Director Granada TV

John Williams, Managing Director Granada TV

John Williams, Managing Director Granada TV

'JBS will sort it and lead to forward, I can't say anything else but he will'


Jim Rattigan, Scottish Football Association

'Thank you for you very valuable services that you provided to the SFA'


Paul Cryer, NHS Better hospital food panel

'John worked as one of seven top leading Chefs under the leadership of Loyd Grossman and reporting to the sec of state and the team. John is a great player, highly talented at his art and someone who does so much to inspire people to enter catering'


Cyrus Todiwala, Celebrity Chef OBE

'Dedicated hard working non egotistic individual totally my cup of tea. It was indeed my pleasure to have had the privilege of working with you on the important programme in NHS' 


Alec Howard, F&B Consultant

'John has been an inspiration and a mentor -  an innovator, a world class communicator and a master of his craft. He remains at the head of his field, with a unique, structured approach and the ability to deliver real value to any food service business'


Stefan Nietsche, Corporate Exec Chef

'In his job superb 100% nice to work with, thank you for the excellent experience.'

Colin Holmes, Consultant at Advantee

'If you wrote a book about common sense and charisma it would be titled John Benson-Smith.

Larger than life character with a winning smile. The ability to communicate with anyone immediately. No airs and graces, tells it like it is. My only complaint is that he is too modest'


Caroline James, Consultant & Author

'From make over to management, product development and endorsement, demonstrations, speaker in fact anything do with catering - John is your man.

If there is a problem get him in, if you want icing on the corporate cake he will spend it thickly. A pleasure to work with and deeply dependable, this versatile and talented Chef is the turn-key solution to anything hospitality related'

Gary Aymes, Director of hospitality at birmingham hippodrome

'John was of great assistance shaping and preparing our various catering operations for the more contemporary and forward thinking era'


Jad K Alameddine, F&B Director of Mohamed Naser Al Hajery & Sons Restaurants

'To say the Chef John contributed to our success is an understatement, he was key contributor and stakeholder in our business' 


Garry Cook, Head of Nike brand (Jordan), CEO MCFC,UFC Exec Vice president, Saudi professional league

'Attend an event when Benson-Smith is running it, this will be really great experience' 


Wayne hitchman, director at good natured foods

'John is a huge talented creative chef. An ideas man who inspires all around him. I would recommend John in a flash !'  


Debbie Power - Associate Director KSS

'John Benson-Smith, thanks, it was a pleasure and honour to work with you and have an insight into your expertise' ' 


Frank Coughlan, Executive Head Chef Baxter storey group, former Exec Chef to Wembley and BA lounges

'John's knowledge of and understanding of how to manage tender process was unbelievable .This all comes from his knowledge of not just running the catering side from a chef's view but also from the development of the kitchen design, menus and flow ' 


Orazio lamanna GM Raymond james stadium

'John Benson-Smith is a results driven professional in the hospitality world. I have known John for over 10 years and was honoured to have had an opportunity to work and learn from Johns leadership as we transitioned Etihad Stadium in Manchester. JBS is a highly motivated and qualified professional with experience in all aspects of hospitality, business strategies including sales, operational innovation, menu creativity and employee engagement...best of the best... Mr John Benson-Smith ' 


Michael Currie, Dean & Deluca and harvey Nichols F&B

' I can only add to what others have said before me, what John doesn't know about the hospitality isn't worth knowing, his expertise, attention to detail and total enthusiasm is infectious 


Dan Smith, President at Legends Hospitality

'I have worked with John on several projects. He is very knowledgable on the set up and fit out of kitchens at Stadiums and Arenas' ' 


Peter fancy, MSc, MRICS general manager Al Karam Al Arabia / karam services Qatar kuwait

'if you have the opportunity to work with John, either as part of your team or your business, don't  think about it too long as someone else will make the decision before you do and you will lose a great opportunity and a great guy!' 


Andrew Haworth, Managing Director Promenade group

'Our investment in JBS services certainly stacked up ' 


Philip Shelly, Chair of NHS review of hospital food

'John has been a superb critical friend, bringing to light a number of challenges in an honest and kindly manner. John brings to the table, huge empathy for the public sector, without compromising service quality and expectation. I am very thankful that he has been on our journey ' 


James Lane, owner Jersey Boathouse group plus various

'Sheer gratitude and thanks for your considerable efforts and success in the completion and construction of the Boathouse - I'm also extremely grateful for everything you have achieved overseas in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, Spain which has seen something of a transformation since you were heavily involved'


Graham Wallace, chief corporate & financial officer MCFc and glasgow Rangers

'Never forget the leadership JBS brought to developing the best in class offers throughout the Etihad ...always remembered and respected' 


Gordon Cartwright, former Head of Restaurant inspectors for AA

'I've worked with many of the greats in the industry, but when it comes to pure energy, creativity, experience, skill and knowledge, John has few peers. Bring John into any project and you can be assured of success. A totally memorable guy, great sense of humour top professional'


David Vickerstaff, partner at HMS partnership LLP

'An inspiration and mentor to those around him, he is commercially minded, and has a pin sharp customer focus which is indeed a very rare and immensely powerful skill set.'


Helen Tigue, Interior designer

'I thoroughly enjoyed working with John, he brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and passion to every project. His experience brings a project to life'


David Chell, CEO Gregynog trust

'His enthusiasm, leadership, attention to detail, quality and product knowledge are just a few of his exceptional skills. One of the very best and a great ambassador for the food, Hotel catering and hospitality industry'



Stuart Griffiths, Chief Exec Birmingham hippodrome theatre

Stuart Griffiths, Chief Exec Birmingham hippodrome theatre

Stuart Griffiths, Chief Exec Birmingham hippodrome theatre

'JBS will tell you what you may not want to know, but need to. But then he will tell you how to fix it'

Neil Court - Johnston, Chief Executive

Stuart Griffiths, Chief Exec Birmingham hippodrome theatre

Stuart Griffiths, Chief Exec Birmingham hippodrome theatre

'Attending customer presentations to Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco and Iceland he helped us secure significant new business' .

Roddy Gauld, Chief Exec Octagon theatre Bolton

Stuart Griffiths, Chief Exec Birmingham hippodrome theatre

Roddy Gauld, Chief Exec Octagon theatre Bolton

'I appreciate everything you have contributed, its made a massive difference'


David watt, kershaw partners, event business marketing and growth specialists

David watt, kershaw partners, event business marketing and growth specialists

David watt, kershaw partners, event business marketing and growth specialists

'John was our consultant chef at our EMC business and during that time provided an invaluable service to ourselves and our clients. His knowledge of the hospitality industry, large stadia catering and his obvious love of food is probably second to none .

Martin Pedlar, Director Forte Hotels, former THF

David watt, kershaw partners, event business marketing and growth specialists

David watt, kershaw partners, event business marketing and growth specialists

'JBS is a pioneer simultaneously maverick renegade and genuis'

Rob Earle, Operations Director Vindico ICS

David watt, kershaw partners, event business marketing and growth specialists

Rob Earle, Operations Director Vindico ICS

'John is the most energetic creative and innovative guy I have had the pleasure of working with.His passion for the business is second to none and to top it all is always a genuine pleasure to work with' .

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John is an Elected Master Chef of Great Britain for over thirty years 

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