Gwith@GTCulinaryConsulting.com
Auckland, New Zealand
Your Bridge to Global Foodservice
From kitchens to international markets, GT Culinary Consulting helps brands and hospitality teams thrive through tailored, hands-on strategy.
Kitchen Consulting
Streamline workflow, reduce costs, and empower your team with tailored kitchen operations consulting—rooted in real chef experience.
Grow Your Food Brand
From U.S. market entry to distributor support, we help food producers scale smarter with expert-led sales strategy and export insights.
Experience and Impact
Decades of experience in fine dining and international food sales inform every solution we offer. Here’s what sets us apart.
About the Owner
The Chef Behind the Strategy
GT Culinary Consulting was founded by Gwith Thomas, a former fine dining chef and restaurant owner who transitioned into international food sales, growing New Zealand-made food products across the U.S. market by millions in revenue.
With over 15 years in kitchens and six years in international business development, GT Culinary Consulting brings a rare blend of culinary expertise and commercial strategy.
20+
Years of Experience in Culinary and Food Sales
Over 20 Years Of Proven Experience
Our Mission
Whether launching a new restaurant or scaling a product for export, our mission remains the same:
To empower culinary teams and foodservice partners through tailored consulting that drives performance, innovation, and profitability.
Our Vision
To be the global bridge between exceptional kitchen operations and sustainable foodservice growth.
What Sets Us Apart:
- We speak both kitchen and sales
- Hands-on and customizable consulting
- Deep knowledge of international markets
- Trusted by chefs, owners, and manufacturers
Our Services
Culinary & Kitchen Operations Consulting
Optimize your workflow, strengthen your team, and run a kitchen that performs at its best.
- Kitchen workflow optimization
- Menu engineering & food/labor costing
- HACCP guidance & food safety compliance
- Staff training (FOH and BOH)
- Leadership mentoring
- Interim chef support
- Team structuring for new launches
Sales & Business Development Consulting
Expand your reach with global strategy, distributor insight, and product positioning expertise.
- Product launch strategy for foodservice
- Sales team training & pitch coaching
- Distributor management and onboarding
- Market analysis and entry planning
- Export readiness consulting (focus on U.S. market)
- B2B sales & brand representation
Integrated Approach:
We help manufacturers get their products into restaurants—and assist restaurants in discovering unique, quality ingredients from our trusted supplier networks.
Experience & Impact
While GT Culinary Consulting is a new chapter, the results speak for themselves. Founder Gwithyen Thomas brings years of high-impact leadership across both the culinary world and international food sales.
Here’s how that experience now fuels the tailored consulting offered by GT:
Fine Dining Roots
Before entering sales, Gwithyen spent years as a chef and fine dining restaurant owner, leading kitchens, crafting menus, and building exceptional dining experiences. That firsthand knowledge of what it takes to run a successful kitchen is the heart of his approach to operations consulting.
International Food Sales Success
As the U.S. Business Development Manager for a leading New Zealand food manufacturer, Gwithyen spearheaded massive growth across North America, scaling revenue by millions and building a lasting distributor network. His deep understanding of product launches, export strategy, and sales team training now supports food brands looking to do the same.
Industry-Spanning Knowledge
From startup-level food producers to large-scale hospitality venues, Gwithyen has worked across the full spectrum of foodservice. He understands what kitchens need, what buyers expect, and how to align both sides for sustainable growth.
What This Means for You:
When you work with GT Culinary Consulting, you’re not getting theory—you’re getting grounded, practical strategy based on real-world results.
Let’s turn your kitchen or food brand into your greatest asset.