Thurston Southern is a hospitality service & catering company offering a diverse menu of services to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality related clients.
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Thurston Southern is a hospitality service & catering company offering a diverse menu of services to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality related clients.
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complimentary consultation
Catering
Let Thurston Southern cater your next event.
Weddings & Special Events
From a backyard wedding to an extravagant Charleston affair, Thurston Southern Catering will make your special event a truly unparalleled experience. Our immaculate attention to detail will ensure no crab cake is left un-seared. It’s our promise to make your wedding or special event exceptional, stress-free and above all memorable.
Corporate Events
At Thurston Southern, we are dedicated to learning what, and especially who, makes your company great. Your team deserves nothing less than an exceptional celebration in return for their dedication. From product launches to holiday soirees; our professional staff will ensure your business’ event is the hot topic at the workplace for days to come.
Luncheons & Brunches
Let us take your next lunch or brunch to the next level at Thurston Southern. We can help you plan a menu that is perfect for any occasion. Impress your friends and family with a little culinary expertise from our team.
In House Dining
Whether you are looking for a private chef to cook for your family on a regular basis or just want to bring the restaurant quality experience into your home for a special evening, Thurston Southern is the team you can count on. So relax, kick up your feet, and let our team take care of the rest.
In House Cooking Classes
Ever want to learn to cook like a chef? Have some friends over and let us show you our skills with a personalized cooking class. This is a fun and interactive way to explore how to cook some of your favorite dishes.
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Thurston Southern equipped me with the skills necessary for a smooth transition into the executive chef position at Basico and the Mixson Bath and Racquet Club. The guidance and leadership skills I acquired with the help of Thurston Southern will be instrumental in my future success in the food/ beverage industry.
- Bryan Cates, Executive Chef, Basico
Thurston Southern made an immediate impact for The Americano and helped take our menu to the next level.
- Brandon O’Mahoney, Owner, The Americano
Thurston Southern was able to quickly revamp our banquet menu and provide guidance to our staff.
- Makemie Scoville, Events Director, Mixson Bath & Racquet Club
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Feb 25, 2015
After three chefs, Basico finally hits its stride
Mar 1, 2015
A satisfying new menu has saved Mt. Pleasant's The Americano
Jul 4, 2015
The Review: Stars Grill Room
In The Kitchen
Chef Nathan Thurston
Chef and Owner Nathan Thurston has been cooking in the Carolinas for over twenty-three years. Fifteen of these years have been in beautiful Charleston, SC where he commanded the kitchens of The Ocean Room, Jasmine Porch, The Art Institute of Charleston, Stars Grill Room, and the five star & five diamond rated Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
Chef Thurston has built a diverse and expansive network during this exciting hospitality journey. This network and our culinary skill set will be strategically leveraged to assist you with your catering & hospitality service needs.
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Our Services
Our team will craft strategic solutions to resolve a variety of your business needs or challenges. From catering your corporate luncheon, finding your next Executive Chef, or helping you open your next concept, Thurston Southern has you covered.
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Please get in touch with us for more information or to schedule catering for your next event.
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"Cookery is not chemistry. It is an art. It requires instinct and taste rather than exact measurements."
- Marcel Boulestin
“Reputation is like fine china: Once broken it’s very hard to repair.”
- Abraham Lincoln
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”
- Abraham Lincoln
Operational Services
Executive Search
Thurston Southern possesses an elite network of hospitality professionals from all segments of the industry. From Quick Service Operators to Boutique Hotel General Managers, Thurston Southern has your next candidate in our network and search platform. Our search platform utilizes a strategic combination of social media and web based programs to find the perfect candidate. We also guarantee all executive searches with a limited warranty and interim staffing options in the event of an unexpected vacancy. Let Thurston Southern conduct your next Executive Search.
Employee Recruiting
It’s quite difficult at times to find time to properly recruit staff for your business. Thurston Southern will source, interview, and present qualified candidates to fill your vacancies. In addition, we’ll even warranty their placement.
P&L Review
Thurston Southern and team have decades of experience reviewing hospitality related financial documents. We will evaluate all food, beverage, labor, and controllable costs to find you cost saving opportunities. Typically, the cost savings pay for the consultation services provided and flow additional profits to the bottom line. You can enjoy these additional profits for many years to follow.
Restaurant Training
- Wait Staff Training
- Line Cook Training
- Beverage Program Training
- Stewarding Training
Restaurant Management Contracts
Thurston Southern has the ability to manage your kitchen and oversee all aspects including but not limited to:
- Menu Creation & Management
- Service Execution
- Scheduling
- Personnel Management
- Stewarding / Janitorial
- Staffing
Restaurant Start-Up Services
Thurston Southern and team have successfully opened many restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses over the years. Whether you want to collaborate on a project or have us solely execute the opening phase of your business, Thurston Southern is available.
Business Plan Review / Creation
Let Thurston Southern create a winning business plan for your next concept. Our network of architects, commercial realtors, and creative agencies is on stand-by to help.
Business Plan already completes? Not a problem let Thurston Southern review your plan to help you get your project on the right foot.
Beverage Program Development
- Craft Cocktail Program Creation
- Wine List Creation
- Cocktail & Wine Service Training
- Beverage Costing Service
Mystery Shopping Reports
Spot-check the consistency of your business by allowing Thurston Southern to execute a thorough evaluation of your service standards and product production.
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Culinary Services
Catering & Private Chef Services
Need a special event catered? Thurston Southern offers full service catering and private chef services. Whether your event is a small brunch among friends or a corporate dinner event, Thurston Southern has you covered. Please send inquiries to
catering@thurstonsouthern.com
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Culinary Specific Financial Review
- Food Cost Evaluation
- Labor Cost Evaluation
- Misc. Kitchen Purchase Evaluation
- Kitchen Prime Cost Exercise
Culinary Training & Support
Interested in raising your Open Table, Trip Advisor, Yelp, etc. scores? Let Thurston Southern evaluate your prep and cooking processes. We’ve found that simple adjustments can yield amazing results.
Interim Staffing Service
Are you concerned about your business in the absence of an Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager? Are you light on coverage due to vacation of leave of absence? Thurston Southern can provide all levels of temporary staffing such as Managers, Chefs, Line Cooks, Servers, Bartender, Stewards, etc.
Recipe Creation & Evaluation
Want to change your menu but don’t have confidence in your kitchen team? Thurston Southern specializes in recipe creation and evaluation. We can create winning dishes and train your staff how to execute efficiently and consistently.
Having food consistency issues? Thurston Southern can help you evaluate your recipes and processes and even potentially save you money.
Purveyor Relations
Are you getting the best deal on your meat, seafood, groceries, etc? Let Thurston Southern evaluate your ordering processes. Typically, there are great cost savings in this particular area. Thousands and thousands of dollars can be saved by a couple minor changes.
Menu Development
Need help writing a holiday or regular menu? Want to overhaul your current menu to be more competitive with new trends? Thurston Southern is well versed in menu development and its one of the areas we most enjoy.
Kitchen Management Contracts
Interested in keeping overhead cost low without the premium cost of an Executive Chef? Thurston Southern offers Kitchen Management Contracts in which we manage all aspects of kitchen operations. Typically, these services are more cost effective and have fewer headaches than traditionally employing an Executive Chef.
Kitchen Design & Set-Up
Want to build a show-stopping kitchen yet don’t have a clue where to start? Thurston Southern and team have designed, assembled, and cooked in some of country’s finest kitchens. Just share your vision and we’ll take care of the rest.
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