10/12/2026
An update to services at Hearthara Culinary
I love helping people bring their ideas to life, grow their businesses, and chase their dreams. But the time, knowledge, connections, and work that go into that support are part of my business—and I can no longer continue providing that work without being paid.
Moving forward, business development consultations must be scheduled. Our consultation rate is $30 per hour.
Consultation services include:
• Small business startup planning, business development, and growth strategy
• Food truck business planning, menu development, pricing, and operating strategy
• Food truck and vendor readiness for markets, festivals, and large events
• Budgeting, cost analysis, and revenue planning
• Marketing, branding, and promotional strategy
• Event concept development and festival planning
• Sponsorship and partnership planning
• Event logistics, programming, and operational guidance
We are also moving forward with consistently charging for vendor sourcing and programming services we have offered for years. If you reach out looking for a particular vendor, a food truck, or help building your event lineup, we have a service for that:
Single food truck sourcing: $25 to find one truck for your event or location.
Full event lineup and programming: A scheduled $30, one-hour consultation to determine your needs, followed by a proposal and contract outlining the scope and cost.
Food truck placement management: A scheduled $15, one-hour consultation, followed by $30 per booking we secure for you.
These requests take time—from identifying the right fit and checking availability to coordinating details and securing bookings. That is work, even when it starts with “Hey, do you know someone?”
I would never walk into your business and expect your services for free. I have reached the point where I need to hold that same boundary for mine.
We are happy to continue supporting your dreams, but we have to support ours too—and part of that dream happens to be paying our bills.
I love my vendors and this community. But I am out of liquid in the cup to pour from, and I cannot keep giving without replenishing it. Without reciprocity, there is no continued growth.
If you would like our help with your business, event, or food truck placements, please reach out to schedule the appropriate consultation. Thank you for respecting our work and helping make it possible for us to keep doing it. ❤️