Restaurant consultancy: independent advice on all aspects of wine and service

Gearoid works on various projects in London offering a bespoke service to restauranteurs wishing to capitalise on his expertise. He can help with the set-up, launch and ongoing success of the wine programme for new or established restaurants. 

Services include:

  • wine list compilation
  • all back of house stock sheets; GP, stock take, valuation etc
  • staff training; wine and other aspects of service for all front of house staff  
  • buying strategy; budgeting and cash flow
  • PR and marketing contact for national wine and trade press

POA – prices depend on the complexity of the project, hours involved, PR or marketing needs, any ongoing involvement in the restaurant etc 

Corporate wine events : bespoke wine tasting and events

Wine tastings for corporate entertainment offering companies the opportunity to do something special for their colleagues and clients.  Ideal for networking in a sociable environment or rewarding your team.  Gearoid offers a variety of formats and themes to suit all budgets and events but the emphasis is on presenting wine in a relaxed and entertaining manner which makes for a fun yet educational event. 

Popular options include:

  • sit down tutored tastings – popular with small groups with an interest in wine 
  • interactive ‘wine options’ quizzes – popular with larger groups where many usually just pick the second wine down on the list

There is something for everyone!

POA – price depends on the complexity of the event, number of attendees, cost of the wines, location, extra staff required etc

Private wine consultancy : your Master Sommelier for the day 

Ideal for those who want to learn about wine without burying themselves in the books or going back to the classroom. On a one-to-one basis or with group tuition you can learn from the Master! Any topics and questions will be answered in a relaxed and personal environment, ideal for wine tasting parties for charity events, special birthdays and other celebrations. Gearoid is also happy to offer advice on your cellar from drinking dates, food and wine matching and general cellar management. 

POA – prices depend on the hours involved, cost of the wines, location etc