FOOD DECISIONS ARE DESIGN DECISIONS
food forward
Food Forward is a culinary planning and design company working at the intersection of food, operations and the built environment.
We work with clients, architects and design teams to develop culinary programs and environments that balance operational performance, spatial efficiency and long-term functionality. From early planning and feasibility through design development and operations, we translate culinary requirements into thoughtful, sustainable environments.
Our work spans restaurants and hospitality, universities, cultural institutions and community spaces across Canada and internationally.
SERVICES
Three disciplines. One integrated approach.
Bringing culinary planning into the early stages allows the food program, operational model, spatial design and financial planning to develop together — creating a stronger foundation for long-term success.
01 — STRATEGIC VISIONING
Culinary programming
Concept + menu direction
Financial planning
Staff modelling
02 — DESIGN INTEGRATION
Schematic design
Equipment planning
Design development
Consultant coordination
03 — OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS
Operating systems
Workflow + logistics
Implementation planning
Long-term performance
SELECTED WORK
Projects where food, operations and design come together.
LAWSON CENTRE FOR
SUSTAINABILITY
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
THE DRAKE HOTEL GROUP
SHOPIFY INTERNATIONAL
BOOK BAR
MIRVISH VILLAGE
Institutional Foodservice
Multi-Property Operations
Workplace Hospitality
Hospitality + Retail
SELECT COLLABORATIONS
CLIENTS - ARCHITECTS - DESIGNERS
Bill Simpson — The Drake Hotel
Sherry Kulman — Hart House, University of Toronto
The Food Forward team operates with high professional integrity, creativity and knowledge. I highly recommend their services to any forward-thinking hospitality operators.”
Food Forward was invaluable in shaping our new Hospitality Services Department. Professional, responsive and creative, they understood the unique approach Hart House required.”
Laléh Larijani — Forno Cultura
“Working with the Food Forward team has allowed us to streamline many processes and analyze how to grow our business with strong financial management.”