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Professional Services

For wineries, commercial food producers, multi or single-unit foodservice operations, equipment manufacturers or publishers.

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"We have used Maria deCorpo and Fat Cat Culinary for our food safety training for the past few years; with her we have had nearly a 100% pass rate. Maria customized the training to meet our needs. The setting was relaxed and having a small group made it a low pressure class."
      Mike Sevilla
      Safety Manager
      Marys Pizza Shack

Recipe Development

  • From concept to creation our Chef will work with you to create the recipes your customers want. Fat Cat Culinary can provide you with recipes customized to your theme, food product, or wine. Custom recipes that you can use in the sale or marketing of your products; on your website, as part of your press kit, in your print or e-newsletter, in a cookbook or other publication or exclusively for wine club members.

Recipe Testing for Cookbooks or Other Media

  • When Chef/Owner Maria deCorpo began her culinary career more than twenty years ago, one of her first jobs was to create and test recipes for a major food importer. This experience coupled with the commitment to use only her own tested, original recipes when she teaches her cooking classes sets her apart from other chefs. Her dedication to accuracy and attention to detail plus her world-class culinary training at The Culinary Institute of America are qualities that make her particularly well-qualified to assist you in creating unique, accurate recipes in styles ranging from cutting-edge to comfort.

Food and Wine Writing

  • Does your publication or press kit need an informed, authoritative culinary voice? Both Chef/Owner Maria deCorpo and Wine Expert Duncan Stuart have bona fide food and wine writing credentials. Newspaper and magazine pieces, press releases, advertising and label copy, newsletter and website content – these are just some of the places where their works have been published. Their expertise in their respective fields, knowledge of global food and wine trends and facility with the written word will enhance your publication or marketing materials.

Food Safety Training

  • At Fat Cat Culinary we offer ServSafe® Food Safety Training and Certification for the foodservice industry. Administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), ServSafe® is the most widely accepted food safety program among local, state and federal health departments. All training is available at your place of business and at your convenience! We have a 97% pass rate and more than 5 years experience teaching food safety to professionals from all aspects of the foodservice industry.

Employee Training for Foodservice

  • Consistently producing safe, quality products and customer satisfaction are two of the biggest problems facing the foodservice industry today. Let Fat Cat Culinary help you in training your kitchen, front-house staff or both. Cooks training for new menu or new recipe implementation, food safety training or skills development training is available for single-unit or multi-unit operations. Front-house training includes proper food service (including tips for boosting check averages), proper wine and beverage service, food and wine pairing training, food safety, and safe alcohol service.

Cooking Demonstrations or Classes

  • Culinary Institute of America trained, professional cooking instructor Maria deCorpo will make your products or equipment shine. Available for classes or demonstrations at conferences, trade shows, sales meetings or key-client presentations.

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