Ingo Hettig advises start-ups and established companies in the field of international food & beverage trading for top gastronomy — from market strategy to sales development and market entry support.
“The F&B trading market for top gastronomy operates on relationships, reputation, and consistency. Understanding the buyer’s world is everything.”
30+ years as a guest of the world’s finest restaurants means a deep, firsthand understanding of what top chefs and buyers actually need — and what they reject.
A global network of renowned chefs, restaurateurs and F&B directors built through @travelgastronomist — relationships based on passion, not sales.
Developing market entry strategies, sales concepts and marketing approaches tailored precisely to the premium gastronomy segment.
For companies entering the top gastronomy F&B market — where to start, how to position, who to approach first.
How to approach, present and sell to top chefs and F&B directors — the language, the timing, the format they respond to.
Building visibility within the fine dining world — through the right channels, the right voices, and the right presence at key industry touchpoints.
Working at the top of gastronomy requires absolute discretion. Only customer names and project details that have been expressly approved will be disclosed publicly. If you are considering a collaboration, reference conversations with clients in one, two and three MICHELIN-Star restaurants are available on request.