Services
What I do, and what it costs.
Every horeca project is different. A small café with a light renovation is not the same as a full restaurant buildout with extraction, permits, contractors, kitchen suppliers and an opening team.
So I keep it simple at the start: clear entry points, then a proper scope if we decide to work together.
01
Readiness Check
A second opinion before a big commitment.
From €950 · one-time · excl. btw
A focused second opinion before a big decision: signing a lease, approving a layout, committing to a contractor quote, or moving forward with a budget that feels a little too optimistic.
You get a clear review of the situation, the main risks, the missing questions, and the next decisions to make.
What you get:
Intake call
Review of the key documents, plans or budget
Focused meeting or site visit, depending on scope
Written notes: risks, questions, next steps
Best for: founders who want experienced eyes on one important decision before it becomes expensive.
If we continue into a larger engagement afterwards, this fee counts toward it.
02
Project Reset
For mid-build projects that need structure fast.
From €2,950 · one-time · excl. btw
For projects that are already moving, but not clearly enough. The timeline slipped. The budget is foggy. Communication with the contractor is tense. Every meeting creates more questions than answers.
I step in, map where the project actually stands, identify the main risks, and create a clearer path forward.
What you get:
Project status review
Timeline and responsibility map
Budget and change-order review
Priority list for the next decisions
Practical reset plan for owner, contractor, suppliers and advisors
Best for: mid-build projects that need structure fast.
If we continue into full coordination afterwards, this fee counts toward it..
03
Opening Partner
Full coordination from location to launch.
From €3,500/month · excl. btw
Full owner-side coordination from location to launch. For founders and operators who want someone experienced on their side throughout: coordinating the site, the professionals, the permits, the budget, the suppliers, the layout decisions and the launch preparation.
Most openings need 4-8 months of support. The fee depends on project size, duration and responsibility — some projects work best as a monthly retainer, others as a fixed project fee. We agree the shape before we start.
My fee is never a percentage of what you spend. I have no interest in your project costing more.
Typical scope:
Concept-to-brief support
Professional and supplier coordination
Timeline and decision planning
Budget tracking and change control
Operational layout review
Preparation for handover, soft opening and launch
Best for: serious openings where the cost of delay, confusion or wrong decisions is higher than the cost of getting organized early.
WHAT I DON'T DO
I don't design interiors, draw plans, do construction, process permits myself, or sell equipment. Amsterdam has good people for all of that — part of my job is helping you find and work well with them.
A NOTE ON PRICING
I will always tell you honestly if I think you don't need me, or need less help than you thought.
Ready to Open isn't there to add another expensive layer to your project. It's there to protect the owner's side of it — before small mistakes become expensive ones.