VP7 Smart Hospitality

Business optimisation consultancy firm.

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

From noble Italian roots to leading world-class kitchens, Vanina crafts exceptional culinary brands with precision, elegance, and impact.

Vanina is an internationally accomplished chef and hospitality leader, with nearly two decades of experience across Europe and Latin America. Rooted in a distinguished culinary lineage influenced by Doña Petrona de Gandulfo, she brings together heritage, artistry, and a sophisticated, commercially driven approach to modern gastronomy.

Her career includes senior roles at internationally recognised venues such as Osaka, Bambuddha, Soho House, and Gordon Ramsay’s flagship restaurant, where she developed advanced capabilities in operations, team leadership, and financial performance.

As Head of Menu Development for Bone Daddies Group, Vanina oversaw culinary strategy across three brands and 10 locations, driving concept development, operational efficiency, and scalable growth.

She brings a unique combination of culinary excellence and business acumen, positioning her as a strategic leader in building and scaling successful hospitality ventures.

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STRATEGICALLY DESIGNED FOR OPERATIONAL 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

  • "Working with VP7 Smart Hospitality has been a pivotal strategy not only to improve our bottom line but to secure long term success"

    Daniel Campbell

    Soho House & Co. UK

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