Blown Away Consultants- Curated Culinary and Artistic Experiences

Blown Away Consultants , LLC Consulting Group

Culinary Strategy • Operational Excellence • Cultural Intelligence

Principal Consultant: Chef Catrina “Chef Beena” Mills
 Executive Chef | Food Systems Innovator | Educator | Community Builder

Who We Are

We are culinary professionals with deep experience in restaurant and hospitality leadership, menu innovation, kitchen systems, and community-centered hospitality. We bridge creativity with operational structure — helping food businesses become profitable, compliant, culturally relevant, and unforgettable. Specifically, Chef Beena brings decades of hospitality leadership experience across restaurant operations, food science, nutrition strategy, and workforce development. She is passionate about helping professionals — especially women — claim authority, build sustainable careers, and lead with confidence.

Signature Talks

Leadership in High-Pressure Environments

From Chaos to Systems

Building Profitable Culinary Culture

Women Claiming Power in Hospitality

Mentorship as Economic Strategy

Our approach blends culinary artistry, food science, nutrition awareness, and people development. We don’t just build menus; we build sustainable ecosystems.

Core Consulting Services

Executive Chef & Culinary Leadership

Strategic culinary oversight for restaurants, hotels, institutions, and startups.

Services include:

• Kitchen leadership & brigade development
• Culinary culture creation
• Quality standards implementation
• Vendor & purveyor alignment
• Opening & turnaround support

Menu Development & Food Innovation

Concept-driven menus engineered for profitability, labor reality, and guest appeal.

Deliverables may include:

• Signature item creation
• Trend & demographic alignment
• Costed recipe systems
• Seasonal rotations
• Dietary & lifestyle adaptations
• Bar & beverage integration

Food Science & Product Optimization

Where technique meets repeatability.

I help clients with:

• Ingredient functionality
• Shelf life & yield improvement
• Texture, flavor & stability solutions
• Production scalability
• Recipe standardization

Nutrition Analysis & Better-For-You Strategy

Ideal for healthcare, senior dining, schools, corporate wellness, or modern consumers seeking transparency.

Capabilities:

• Macronutrient review
• Allergen awareness
• Functional ingredient integration
• Lifestyle program alignment (low carb, heart healthy, etc.)
• Menu labeling guidance

Catering & Events Systems

From boutique experiences to volume production.

Support includes:

• Catering menu architecture
• Production flow
• BEO systems
• Staffing models
• Transportation & holding strategy
• Profit mapping per event

Process Engineering & Kitchen Efficiency

I fix bottlenecks, confusion, and waste.

Focus areas:

• Ticket time improvement
• Station design
• Equipment utilization
• Prep optimization
• Labor deployment
• Waste control

SOP Development & Compliance Systems

Structure creates freedom and protects profit.

Examples:

• BOH & FOH standards
• Opening & closing procedures
• Cleaning systems
• HACCP alignment
• Training pathways
• Accountability documentation

Culinary Business Structure & Profit Strategy

For owners who want clarity and control.

We provide:

• Organizational design
• Role clarity/ Management hierarchy
• Prime cost awareness
• Growth planning
• Culture building

Networking & Partnership Coordination

Connecting food, community, and opportunity.

Includes:

• Vendor relationships
• Local collaborations
• ambassador & influencer integration
• corporate/community outreach
• partnership activation

Culinary Education & Workforce Development

Training the next generation while strengthening current teams.

Offerings:

• Skill development programs
• Management training
• Culinary demos
• Youth & community workshops
• Mentorship systems

Sanitation, Safety & Risk Reduction

Protection of guests, staff, and brand.

Programs cover:

• Health department readiness
• Personal hygiene systems
• Cross-contamination prevention
• Audit preparation
• Corrective action planning

Grant Writing & Program Development

Turning vision into funded reality.

Support includes:

• Narrative development
• Community impact alignment
• Budget support
• Outcome measurement
• Program structure

Motivational Speaking & Women’s Empowerment

Real conversations. Real tools. Real transformation.

Perfect for conferences, culinary programs, women’s groups, leadership retreats, and community organizations.

Themes may include:

• Leadership in male-dominated industries
• Entrepreneurship pathways
• Healing through creativity
• Professional resilience
• Building generational legacy

Who I Work With

• Independent restaurants
• Hospitality groups
• Culinary startups
• Community organizations
• Schools & training programs
• Developers
• Food entrepreneurs
• Cultural institutions

How Engagements Work

Services are customized and may be structured as:

✔ Project based
✔ Retainer
✔ Opening support
✔ Fractional executive leadership
✔ Workshop / speaking engagement
 ✔ Multi-phase transformation programs

Why Clients Hire Me

Because I combine:

✨ Executive experience
✨ Street-level practicality
✨ Financial awareness
✨ Systems thinking
✨ Cultural relevance
✨ Mentorship heart
 ✨ Creative fire

Let’s Build Something Powerful

Chef Catrina “Chef Beena” Mills, CEO/Owner
 Culinary Consultant & Strategic Partner

513.257.7532
 tastetheworld1@gmail.com