DAVELLA - Hospitality Consultants

Developers + Owners Reps

STRATEGIC GUIDANCE

Our expert consultants provide strategic, operational, and financial guidance to build robust business cases and support complex development processes. When a project identifies prime spaces—whether for innovative retail tenants or high-end restaurant concepts—success depends on partnering with precisely the right operators. We collaborate to develop nuanced strategies that align seamlessly with market demands while thoughtfully addressing potential physical constraints.

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BASE BUILD DESIGN APPRAISALS

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FEASIBILITY STUDIES

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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SUSTAINABILITY

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TECHNICAL DESIGN + PRODUCTION INFORMATION

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CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLETION

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OPERATOR PROCUREMENT + SELECTION

Comprehensive Premises Assessment | Strategic Space Evaluation 

Increasingly we are engaged to carry out a preliminary assessment of building premises to ensure their suitability to accommodate a Client or operators food and beverage requirements. We conduct preliminary assessments of building premises to ensure they meet food and beverage requirements. Early consultation helps identify potential fit-out savings and reduce capital expenditure. 

Strategic Space Evaluation | Comprehensive Operational Analysis 

We evaluate foodservice spaces and operations, considering financial, staffing, logistics, infrastructure, and phasing factors. Collaborating with end users, operators, and the A/E team, we develop sustainable strategies to support informed client decisions. 

Precision Design Execution | Comprehensive Project Oversight 

 We ensure designs are accurately executed and installed to deliver a high-quality result. Collaborating with contractors and equipment suppliers, we oversee the process from drawing approvals and off-site manufacturing checks to final defect inspections. 

Sustainable Kitchen Design | Environmental Efficiency Solutions 

We lead in sustainable kitchen design, prioritizing environmentally efficient solutions. A thoughtfully designed kitchen can cut utility usage by up to 30% annually. Our team collaborates with clients and MEP engineers to maximize lifecycle cost benefits and optimize capital expenditures. 

 Precision Technical Documentation | Comprehensive Design Solutions 

High-quality installations begin with meticulously precise technical design and comprehensive production information. Davella’s highly accurate documentation is trusted by contractors, effectively eliminating the need for risk-based pricing. Our strategic, detail-driven approach ensures clients receive exactly what they need within budget, proactively preventing potential costly project overruns. 

Comprehensive Project Management | Design to Delivery Expertise 

Davella’s experienced project managers ensure a seamless transition from design to delivery, keeping projects on time and on budget. We oversee every detail, from reviewing drawings and O&M manuals to conducting site inspections and attending contractor meetings. Our services continue through commissioning, training, and final handover. 

Strategic Partner Selection | Expert Procurement Guidance 

Whether securing capital investment or a straightforward operating contract, we collaborate with clients’ procurement and legal teams to provide expert foodservice guidance. Our process ensures a focused procurement and selection strategy to find the right operating partner aligned with the client’s objectives. 

Featured Projects

Hakkasan
Hakkasan
Hakkasan is a London-based modern Chinese cuisine restaurant with two locations in London and one location in Mumbai, Abu Dhabi and Miami.
The Exchange Food Hall
The Exchange Food Hall
Davella Studios was retained by AT&T to provide the culinary design of this “First of Its Kind in Dallas” experience.
Nuveen
Nuveen
Nuveen Real Estate and development advisor Taconic Partners enlisted Davella to assist in the 730 Third Avenue transformation.

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Featured Clients

BlackRock