Benton Harink

Founder & Red Seal Chef
The Independent Kitchen Co.
Menu Costing & Systems for Independent Restaurants.

What I Do

I help independent restaurants and startups build profitable menus through clear, chef-led food costing systems.
From first menu builds to tightening margins on existing operations, I bring real kitchen experience-not theory-into every decision.

How It Works

I work one-on-one to build practical systems that actually get used in real kitchens.
No generic templates. No guesswork. Just clear numbers, better decisions, and menus that make sense.

Let's talk

Email: [email protected]
Location: Calgary,AB (serving Alberta)
Instagram: @theindependentkitchenco
Facebook: The Independent Kitchen Co.

Who This Is For

I work with restaurantowners and chefs who want clarity and control over their numbers-without losing their food identity.

  • - Independent restaurants & cafe's

  • - New restaurant startups

  • - Chefs building menus from scratch

  • -Owners struggling with food cost consistency

Why Chef-Led Costing Matters

- Great food alone doesn't keep restaurants alive--systems do.
- Without real kitchen experience behind the numbers, costs drift margins disappear.
- Chef-Led costing protects creativity by grounding it in reality.
- Very tight. Very Strong.

  • * Built by a Red Seal Chef with real kitchen experience

  • * costing systems designed for independents and startups

  • * Prevents margin creep before it becomes a crisis

  • * Menus engineered for profitability and execution

  • * Clear usable systems owners can actually understand