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English: Desert in Dubai

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McFadden Bar Consulting consists of a group of talented individuals working within a team to produce a bespoke service for our client’s needs. With over fifteen years experience in the bar, club, wine and restaurant industry, we have the experience, expertise and tools to make your business a success regardless of what stage it has reached.

Wilhelmina McFadden has over fifteen years in the bar and restaurant industry. She has worked in numerous parts of the world from Tokyo, Dubai, Athens, Rome, Paris, Belgium, New York and the list goes on and on.

George McFadden has extensive experience when it comes to small intimate gatherings to large ball events. George spent most of his time working directly for LXR Group Management of companies.

Vlad McFadden has ten years in the restuarant industry and she was VP of Operations for one of the leading reataurant chains in Germany.

Wilhelmina McFadden a New York native who learned her edicate and trade as a personal servant for British Royalty.

Vlad McFadden has over twelve years in night club industry and has been at the inception of countless top club launchings all over europe.

Cocktail list development
Alchemy has helped set the standards for classic-style cocktails. Our growing database of cocktails is a product of intense historical research and creative output while using the best spirits, produce, and techniques.

Spirit selection
Interpreting the vast amount of spirit options into a meaningful, profitable program is balancing the quality of a product in relation to its cost. Alchemy is in constant communication with spirit brands, aware of new products as they become available. We create a spirit list beyond customers’ expectations without breaking the bank.

Customized ice, juice, syrup and bitters programs
Ice is tailored to the shape of the glass in which it is served. Juices are always fresh. Syrups are developed with seasonal ingredients. We develop customized bitters to enhance nuance and add aromatic complexity.

Barware equipment recommendations
There’s no such thing as one stop shopping for bar equipment. Alchemy stays up to date on how to get the best value for the best equipment by multiple retailers, from strainers to glassware, juicers to ice machines.

Ergonomic bar design
A fast bartender is a profitable bartender. A bar that doesn’t break the bartender’s back translates into less turnover. We will spend hours of our own time finding ways to shave seconds off the time it takes to make a drink.

Staff selection and training
During an interview, our goal is to determine the aptitude and drive of an individual and whether they have the ability to continue to grow and learn in a complex and involved industry.

Coffee program development
Whether it’s a third-wave espresso bar, a hotel lobby with fast and efficient coffee service, or a cutting-edge augmented coffee shop, we bring the creativity and knowledge of a top performing coffee program independent of brand names.