Choolaimedu, Chennai – 600094
HRBC Hospitality Solutions

Hospitality consultants · Chennai & Tamil Nadu

Hospitality consultants in Chennai: from concept to opening day

A chef-led consultancy in Chennai. HRBC Hospitality Solutions guides hotels, restaurants, bakeries, cafés and caterers through strategy, kitchen and layout design, and a hands-on operational launch — with one team from first idea to first guest.

  • HHotel
  • RRestaurant
  • BBakery
  • CCafé & Catering
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What we do

Three disciplines. One accountable partner.

Most projects go wrong in the gaps between the strategist, the designer and the operator. We close those gaps by owning all three.

Strategic Advisory

Clarity before capital. We shape the idea, test it against the market and the numbers, and give you a plan you can act on.

  • Concept & brand positioning
  • Feasibility & budget framework
  • Menu engineering & R&D
  • Cost control & P&L insight

Layout Design

Spaces that make service faster and teams happier. We turn requirements into precise, buildable kitchen and floor layouts.

  • Kitchen planning & CAD blueprints
  • Workflow & zoning design
  • Equipment selection & placement
  • Dining, counter & service-area layout

Operational Launch

We stay until the doors open and the team is confident. Setup, systems, training and a launch that runs on day one.

  • Turnkey setup coordination
  • SOPs & operating systems
  • Chef & F&B hiring and training
  • Pre-opening & soft-launch support

Layout design

Every great kitchen starts as a drawing.

A kitchen is a machine for moving food, people and heat. We design it on paper first — so it works the day it’s built, not after three expensive fixes.

  • Detailed 2D CAD kitchen drawings
  • Hot, cold, prep & wash zoning
  • Equipment layout & specifications
  • Staff and food movement flow
  • Utility & ventilation planning
  • Built around food-safety needs
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Portrait of Chef Solomon Arputha Nesan, founder of HRBC

Led by a working chef

Plan it like a chef. Launch it like a pro.

HRBC is founded and led by Executive Chef Solomon Arputha Nesan, whose career spans hotels, resorts, fine dining, QSR, cafés and bakeries.

  • Executive Chef recognised on a Guinness World Records title: 2,586 desserts, Abu Dhabi, 2019
  • Indian, regional Indian, Western & Asian cuisines
  • Projects opened in India, the UAE and Canada

Meet the founder

How we work

A clear path from idea to opening.

Six steps, no surprises. You always know where your project stands and what comes next.

  1. 1

    Discover

    Your vision, budget, location and market, understood properly.

  2. 2

    Concept

    Positioning, offering and a feasibility plan you can trust.

  3. 3

    Design

    Layouts, CAD drawings and equipment schedules.

  4. 4

    Build

    Coordinated setup, procurement and site follow-through.

  5. 5

    Launch

    SOPs, hiring, training and a confident opening day.

  6. 6

    Support

    Post-opening review so performance keeps improving.

Who we work with

Whether it’s your first outlet or your next one.

  • First-time entrepreneurs

    Turn a passion for food and hospitality into a well-planned, well-funded business.

  • Established operators

    Expand, refresh or re-engineer an existing outlet for better flow and margins.

  • Hotels & stay properties

    Plan F&B outlets, banquet kitchens and back-of-house that serve guests smoothly.

  • Bakeries & cafés

    Compact, efficient formats that make every square foot earn its keep.

  • Caterers & central kitchens

    Production-grade layouts and systems built for volume and consistency.

  • Cloud kitchen operators

    Delivery-first menus, compact kitchens and tight operations.

  • Brands ready to franchise

    Standard recipes, layouts and training that let a concept repeat.

Experience you can trust

Experience across leading hotels, restaurants & brands

Our team’s careers span some of the best-known names in hospitality, across India, the Middle East, Sri Lanka and beyond.

  • Claridge Hotel, Dubai
  • The Diplomat Radisson Blu
  • Forte Grand, Dubai
  • Brown’s Hotel, London
  • Quality Inn
  • Pegasus Reef Hotel
  • Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
  • Galadari Hotel, Colombo
  • Mount Lavinia Hotel

Venues and brands our team members have worked with or been associated with during their careers. All logos are trademarks of their respective owners.

Why HRBC

Designed to open well — and run well after.

  • 1

    One team, start to finish

    Advisory, design and launch under one roof means fewer hand-offs and clearer accountability.

  • 2

    Led by a working chef

    Executive Chef Solomon Arputha Nesan plans menus, kitchens and workflows the way a real kitchen runs, designed around your menu and your people.

  • 3

    Practical, not theoretical

    Every recommendation is built to be implemented, with budgets and timelines in mind.

  • 4

    Local and reachable

    Based in Choolaimedu, Chennai, and a phone call or WhatsApp message away.

Illustrative visuals. Project portfolio coming soon.

The HRBC story

A building. A dish. A hand that serves.

Our mark brings together the skyline of hospitality, the cloche of fine service, and the knife and fork of every great meal, all carried on one sweeping gold line. It’s how we see the industry: connected, welcoming and crafted.

HRBC Hospitality Solutions exists to give hospitality entrepreneurs the confidence of a plan, the precision of a design and the support of a team that stays through opening day.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about working with HRBC. Can’t find yours? Just ask us.

What services does HRBC Hospitality Solutions offer?

We help you plan, design and launch a hospitality business through three disciplines: Strategic Advisory (concept, feasibility, menu strategy), Layout Design (kitchen planning, CAD drawings, equipment layout) and Operational Launch (setup coordination, SOPs, hiring, training and pre-opening support). See the full list on our Services page.

Who can benefit from your consulting services?

First-time entrepreneurs, established restaurant and café owners, hotels and stay properties planning F&B outlets, bakeries, caterers and central kitchens. If you are building or improving a food and hospitality business, we can help.

Can you help me start a restaurant, café or bakery from scratch?

Yes. We guide you from the first idea through concept, feasibility, kitchen and floor layout, setup and launch, so you aren't piecing together advice from different people.

What does HRBC stand for?

H is for Hotel, R for Restaurant, B for Bakery and C for Café & Catering: the four sectors we serve.

What is included in a kitchen and layout design?

Detailed CAD drawings of your kitchen and service areas, with zoning (hot, cold, prep, wash), staff and food movement flow, equipment placement, and utility and ventilation planning, all built around your menu and team so contractors and vendors can build from a clear brief.

Do you only work on brand-new businesses?

No. We also support existing outlets that need a better layout, tighter operations, clearer SOPs or a refreshed concept, and owners who are expanding to a new outlet.

Do you offer cloud kitchen consulting?

Yes. We plan delivery-first menus, compact kitchen layouts, packaging and dispatch flow, and SOPs for cloud kitchens, including multi-brand kitchens. See our cloud kitchen consulting.

Do you offer franchise consulting?

Yes. We help food and beverage brands standardise recipes, outlet layouts, SOPs and training so the concept can be repeated, and we help entrepreneurs evaluate franchise outlets from an operational point of view. We do not provide legal advice. See our franchise consulting.

Do you offer kitchen cleaning services?

Yes. Through CleanFeast we offer commercial kitchen cleaning, including deep cleans, hood and canopy degreasing, pre-opening cleaning and scheduled programmes, for every kind of food business across Tamil Nadu. See our kitchen cleaning service.

Do you help with equipment selection and vendors?

Yes. We help you specify the right equipment for your menu and volumes, place it for efficient workflow, and coordinate with suppliers and contractors so that what is installed matches the design. Tell us your needs and we will confirm the exact scope for your project.

Can you help with hiring and training my team?

Yes. Operational Launch includes help with recruitment and staff training, along with practical SOPs, so your team is confident and consistent from the first day of service.

Do you offer support after the outlet opens?

Our process doesn't stop at opening day. It includes a post-opening review so performance keeps improving. The exact level of follow-up support is agreed with you for each project.

How long does it take to launch with your help?

It depends on the type and size of the business, the readiness of the premises, approvals and construction. After an initial consultation and a look at your space and plans, we give you a realistic timeline for your project.

How much do your services cost?

Every project is different, so pricing depends on what you need: advice only, layout design, a full launch, or a combination. Contact us for an initial conversation and we will propose a scope and fee that fits your project.

Where are you based, and which areas do you serve?

Our office is at No. 4/8, Deivasigamani 2nd Street, Choolaimedu, Chennai – 600094, and we work with hospitality businesses across Tamil Nadu. If your project is in another state, please get in touch and we will tell you whether we can help.

What are your office hours?

Our office is open Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. You can also send an enquiry or WhatsApp us any time and we will reply during office hours.

How do I get started?

Take our one-minute quiz, call us on +91 84289 73706, WhatsApp us on +91 79041 43288, or send an enquiry through the contact form. We will set up an initial consultation to understand your project.

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