About us
We believe a healthy F&B business starts with honest numbers and a kitchen built the right way.
BALI F&B CONSULTING helps owners and investors open, grow and turn around food and beverage businesses in Bali. We work from feasibility study and menu, through to an outlet that is built, a team that is trained, and doors that open for the first guests.
What sets us apart is our in-house design and construction team. Business plan, kitchen layout, budget and construction are handled by one team with one person accountable, so what is costed on paper is what gets built on site.
Founder
Mr Chandra — experienced since 1991 as a:
- Contracting Business Owner
- Project Manager
- Construction project consultant for restaurants, bars and cafés in civil, MEP & HVAC, interior, furniture, kitchen and more
- Kitchen, coffee shop and bar consultant
Besides his passion and talent for cooking, Mr Chandra once worked as an Assistant Chef at Hard Rock Cafe, Legian, Kuta.
Every consultation session is handled personally by Mr Chandra by WhatsApp chat.
How we work
- Scope, schedule and fees are always in writing before work starts
- Payment by instalments that follow the stages of work
- Regular progress reports for owners, including investors based outside Bali
- Service in English and Indonesian
Service area
All of Bali, including Nusa Penida. Online consultations are available for clients elsewhere in Indonesia and overseas.
One door: from the numbers to the building
Most F&B consultants stop at concept and operations. We have an in-house design and construction team, so the plan on paper is built exactly as costed.
Three things that most often sink F&B businesses in Bali
Many outlets close not because the food is bad, but because the plan was never properly costed.
Money runs out before opening
Building, kitchen equipment and permit costs balloon without a detailed budget and schedule from day one.
Prices don't cover costs
Menus are written without standard recipes or food costing — busy tables, still losing money.
The kitchen doesn't fit the workflow
Layout, gas lines, exhaust and grease traps are an afterthought — costly and slow to fix.
How we work
First consultation session
A 2-hour live WhatsApp chat with Mr Chandra to discuss your plan, location and budget. The session fee is deducted from the contract value if you proceed.
Site survey & data
We check the site, nearby competitors and the condition of the building or land.
Proposal & quotation
Written scope, schedule and fees — you know exactly what will be done.
Contract & first instalment
Payment by instalments that follow the stages of work.
Stage-by-stage delivery
Regular progress reports until each stage is approved.
Opening & support
We are there on opening day and through the first months of trading.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a consultation cost?
A 2-hour consultation session costs IDR 1,500,000 / 2-hour session. If you go on to a package or another service, the session fee is deducted from the contract value. Fees for every service are listed on the Fees & Packages page.
Do you work with foreign investors?
Yes. We work with local owners and foreign investors, in English and Indonesian. For company structures such as a PT PMA we work with partner notaries and legal consultants.
Can you also build the outlet?
Yes. We have an in-house design and construction team, so kitchen design, budget and construction are handled by the same team that prepared your business concept.
My business is open but slow. Can you help?
Yes, through our Audit & Turnaround service. We review the menu, food cost, operations and marketing, then set out an improvement plan you can act on straight away.
How does payment work?
Payment is made in instalments that follow the stages of work in the contract, not all up front.
Which areas do you cover?
All of Bali, including Nusa Penida. Online consultations are available from anywhere.
Planning a restaurant or café in Bali?
Tell us about your plan and book a 2-hour consultation session by WhatsApp chat with Mr Chandra.