transforming your business ideas into something very delicious.
about idr
idr culinary consulting helps companies interested in working with celebrity chefs on strategic and branding projects. we typically work with corporate clients or pr agencies who are looking to work with celebrity chefs to create brand awareness for a new product, provide recipes via social media channels, and host media events to drive brand recognition and media buzz.
recent projects include developing premium food and beverage experiences in the airport, selling high-end wine cellars, creating buzz around a new grocery store snack, educating the public on organic, pasture-raised eggs, developing recipes and content for social media, hosting a vegan dinner media event, and many more.
ishita d. rapino, founder & ceo
ishita is the founder and ceo of idr culinary consulting. she has a wealth of experience in the culinary and travel industries, primarily working at american express as the director of restaurant industry development. she also created the food and beverage experience for the centurion lounges and worked in the american express publishing division (food&wine, travel+leisure, departures magazines).
our services
human resources
idr has a best-in-class hr team with over 60 years experience to help with basic needs, such as employee handbooks and policies, serving as a central hr team, conducting third-party investigations, and training on various topics.
partnerships & sponsorships
idr works with corporations across broad industries to find the right opportunities, ranging from one-time appearances for events to long-term sponsorships, including talent spokespeople to talent consulting on projects.
new business development
idr works with clients on their vision and goals to acquire new customers, form synergistic partnerships, develop pricing strategies, monetize products and services, negotiate contracts, pitch business concepts, and more.
contract negotiations
idr has extensive experience in contract negotiations and will review all business contracts to ensure terms are mutually agreeable to both sides. idr will also make sure that the details of each agreement are explicit in writing.
talent representation
idr provides corporations with access to talent for their events and projects. idr also has access to celebrity chef talent and top agents in the food and beverage world, using those connections to find just the right partnerships for you.
marketing & pr
idr helps clients with their marketing and media strategies, including leveraging talent social media channels to engage new customers, supporting press and media interviews, and finding creative opportunities to promote the project.
clients
chefs
