Captured, composed & conceptualised

We are here to make sure your business succeeds

'The best vision is insight’- Malcolm Forbes

Your business, captured, composed and conceptualised by our hospitality team of consultants.

Discover the epitome of creativity, passion and integrity with Insight Hospitality, based in London, Dubai and Cali.

Founded by industry veterans Des McDonald and Olivier Lavigne du Cadet, boasting over 50 years of combined hospitality expertise. We are committed to setting the standard as the premier destination for hotel, restaurant, bar, and concept development services. With extensive experience spanning across the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, ensuring a wealth of insights and best practices.

At Insight Hospitality, we pride ourselves on our strong partnerships with globally recognised hotels and restaurant brands. Insights foundation is built on, innovation and an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, efficient organisation and meticulous planning without unnecessary complexity.

Our comprehensive range of services encompasses every facet of the hospitality industry. From concept and brand development, growth strategies, interior, bar, kitchen designs to menu creation, marketing, social media management, staff training, cost management, health and safety audit, we offer tailored solutions to drive success. At Insight Hospitality, our ultimate goal is to empower businesses to thrive and succeed in the competitive global hospitality market.

Why We're Different ?

Our team is agile and responsive and start every project by creating a personal relationship with our client in order to place the vision into reality.

With over 150 venues of vary scale and complexity. Our creative partners live and breathe hospitality and are driven by results. We listen with curiosity, speak with honesty and act with integrity.

Our latest client

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Projects worldwide

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Restaurants

Partnering with renowned chefs to create exceptional dining experiences.

Restaurants

Partnering with renowned chefs to create exceptional dining experiences.

15 Hotel Chains

Innovating Food and Beverage solutions. Audit solutions for hotel chains.

15 Hotel Chains

Innovating Food and Beverage solutions. Audit solutions for hotel chains.

20+ Casual Concepts

& QSR with innovative concepts balancing speed, flavour, experience.

20+ Casual Concepts

& QSR with innovative concepts balancing speed, flavour, experience.

75 years

Boasting over seven decades of combined hospitality expertise.

75 years

Boasting over seven decades of combined hospitality expertise.

19 Countries

We’ve worked globally, shaping hospitality across diverse markets.

19 Countries

We’ve worked globally, shaping hospitality across diverse markets.

12 Private Members Clubs

Exclusive spaces designed for connection, luxury, and unparalleled privacy.

12 Private Members Clubs

Exclusive spaces designed for connection, luxury, and unparalleled privacy.

U.K., Europe, Middle East, LATAM

We can deploy our services in many regions with our network of associates.

U.K., Europe, Middle East, LATAM

We can deploy our services in many regions with our network of associates.

Restauranteering seemed to me a bit like mountaineering, it is best not to look down and you are well advised to have a guide who knows the ropes. In setting up a unique venue that combines on site experience and art exhibitions as well as a layered dining offer, I was very pleased to work with Des and his team to help us get where we wanted to go.

Johnny Messum

Owner, Messum Galery

I had the chance to work with Insight Hospitality alongside Steve and Olivier at Pitch Manchester, and it was a really positive experience. They brought a huge amount of energy and expertise to the project. Steve and Olivier were great to work with – approachable, knowledgeable, and always focused on practical solutions that made a real impact. Really enjoyed working with Insight Hospitality at Pitch Manchester.

Paul Turnbull

Managing Director Catering Projects

His management expertise lies in choosing the right location, the right building and the appropriate style with his designer.

Nicholas Lander

Financial Times

Des McDonald have helped us conceptualised our restaurants and bars in London, they are always professional creative and inspirational – we would happily recommend the team.

Patrick King

CEO- The Doyle Collection

Des McDonald partnered with us to develop our Japanese bar and restaurant, Rofuto, on the 16th floor of our Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham, they are creative, professional and have delivered at all levels of the project.

Harj Mattu

Owner- Staywell Hospitality Management Ltd

Des McDonald has been instrumental in transforming the city into one of the world’s top dining destinations; McDonald knows restaurants from kitchen to boardroom.

John Walsh

The Independent

Working with Des and his team. Through their well-honed strategy and vision development methods, we were able to bring our collaborative ideas alive. They handled every area of our business development with efficient professionals who deployed outstanding skills, which are still benefiting the business 3 years later. Our concept at Flock has continued to blossom so much that we are currently working on a second site with the third in planning.

Lincoln Ogunde

Founder – Flock

Des and his team made a real impact on margins and controls and Fifty Cheyne. Professional at all times and easy to work with, I would recommend there advice and look forward to working with the guys again.

Ben Bourne

CEO-Bourne Capital, Fifty Cheyne

A place to be seen, a place to relax and party and to be recognised and pampered. La Petite Maison Istanbul became famous for its culinary creations, its unique style of service and its ambiance. A great tribute to the professional and people management skills of Olivier.

Gert Kopera

CEO- D-Ream

Des and his team are super creative the brands and concepts developed for Principal Haley and Starwood were outstanding. The team integrate brilliantly with our ops team also. Highly recommend.

Tony Troy

CEO- Principle Haley Hotels

Des supported us throughout the discussion process with Giorgio Locatelli to bring Ristorante Locatelli to the AMARA. A great addition to the hotel’s Culinary offerings.

Demos Demosthenous

Managing Director – Stademos Hotels Ltd, Cyprus

Insight Hospitality were responsive and brought wide industry experience in helping with a new F&B strategy for the Hurlingham Club. Olivier Lavigne was then instrumental, working with our team, in delivering operational improvements to our day-to-day offering.

Michael O’Dwyer OBE

Secretary & Chief Executive of The Hurlingham Club

Hi just to say Des is a highly experienced & well respected leading figure in the F&B sector. His vast knowledge & practical approach are a huge asset to any project. Des is passionate about each venture he undertakes and has 360 degree view of all that is required to create a successful operation.

Jeremy Seymour MA MRICS

Director Hammonds of Hull

Partners & Associates

Our team of experts are here to tackle every aspect of your project; from a simple menu redevelopment to a full turn key project where we will bring all specialists in fields required.