VP7 Smart Hospitality

Financial optimization consultancy.

Driven by passion for hospitality and culinary experiences

With over 20 years of international expertise, we cover all key pillars of the industry, from concept and menu development and quality control to SOPs, team management, training and financial performance. Our streamlined, focused approach is designed to drive your success and elevate your business.

Whatever challenge you face, we pride ourselves on having a solution for every problem, ensuring efficiency and quality.

Meet the Founder

A culinary Innovator

Vanina’s passion for food is rooted in family heritage, with culinary knowledge passed down from the iconic Doña Petrona de Gandulfo to her mother Marchioness Adriana Principi and then to Vanina herself.

She mastered Argentine charcoal grilling before refining her skills in Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei cuisine at the award-winning Osaka restaurant. Her journey took her to Spain’s Bambuddha, blending Mediterranean and Asian flavors, and then to London at Soho House, leading brigades of 40+ chefs and refining large-scale kitchen operations.

Vanina further honed her expertise at Gordon Ramsay’s flagship restaurant, where she gained invaluable leadership and financial management experience, focusing on operational efficiency, cost control, and strategic growth. She later took on a highly creative role as Head of Menu Development for Bone Daddies Group, overseeing three brands—Bone Daddies, Flesh & Buns, and Shack-Fuyu—across 10 locations.  

With nearly 20 years of experience, Vanina combines culinary mastery, bold leadership, and a deep understanding of business strategy, making her a driving force in the hospitality industry

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STRATEGICALLY DESIGNED FOR RESTAURANTS SUCCESS

  • Online consulting service offers businesses expert guidance and strategic solutions without geographical limitations. It provides cost-effective, flexible, and personalised support to improve efficiency, increase profitability, and solve challenges in real time.

  • A people focused approach prioritises team engagement, leadership, and workplace culture to drive business success. Through an innovative model that integrates organisational culture, this approach enhances collaboration, motivation and overall performance. By aligning people with business goals, it creates a sustainable and high impact transformation.

  • This approach leads to a dramatic increase in business profits by optimising operations, reducing inefficiencies, and maximising team performance. By integration organisational culture with strategic cost management, businesses achieve sustainable growth, higher margins and long term success.

  • We are your growth partner, committed to supporting you every step of the way. Your success is our success. With our expertise and innovative approach, we’ll help you achieve your goals, maximise profitability and create lasting impact. Let’s grow together.

  • "Vanina brings passion, precision, and creativity to every project. With a wealth of experience and a dedication to excellence, she empowers teams, refines concepts, and elevates culinary standards. "

    Dominika Defremont 

    Operations Director Ce La Vì - London, UK

  • "Chef Vanina's passion for food, hospitality and people is unparalleled. Her proactive leadership and knowledge elevates the projects she undertakes. She is an inspirational and driven pleasure to work with, making her a true asset to any team."

    Ronnie Kimbugwe

    International Executive Chef at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

  • “The moment you see Vanina pick up a knife it’s clear that being a chef is more than just a job it’s her true calling. Their passion for food is evident in every dish, ingredient and thoughtful technique they employ. It's not just about feeding people; it's about creating something that is memorable. They understand that cooking is not just about nourishing the body, but also about evoking emotion. There’s a sense of warmth in every plate they serve, as though each dish is an invitation to experience the cuisine in its natural habitat. Vanina will always come up with a selection of dishes that will hit the brief.”

    Steve Hill 

    Managing Director Bone Daddies, Flesh & Buns & ShackFuyu - London, UK

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