Memberships for future food founders
Turn your food idea into a real restaurant concept
Join Best Foodmentor to learn how to plan, test and launch a profitable food concept from someone who has actually run successful burger and pizza restaurants. Start with a free membership, grow into group programs — and, when you are ready, get VIP 1:1 mentorship.
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Perfect for English‑speaking students who want to build a food business the smart way — before risking big money.
Meet your mentor, Eivind Rygg
And our "voice - Big Burger"
From running his own burger and pizza restaurants in Norway to advising new founders across the world, Eivind has spent a lifetime turning recipes into real businesses before health problems with his llungs. That is why he now shares his knowledge with you.
Inside Best Foodmentor, he shares the exact thinking, systems and recipes he used — adapted for students starting out with limited time and budget.
AI gives us possibilities that we say yes to. Eivind have the knowledge but english speaking is more difficult. So say hello to our "Agents" - Todays voice is from "Big Burger". Learn and have fun.
Our AI voice agents are always ready to help Best Foodmentor members learn, plan, and launch — each focused on a key area of your journey.
Meet our AI Voice Agents
Theo — Conversation & Concept Coach
Theo guides founders through ideation, brainstorming, and validating food business concepts as a friendly AI coach — always ready to chat about your big ideas.
Lars — Operational Planner
Lars helps you turn ideas into actionable steps, mapping out timelines and operational plans so you stay focused and organized as you launch your food venture.
Maya — Menu & Flavor Guide
Maya inspires your menu creativity and advises on flavors and food trends, helping founders develop signature dishes and delicious offerings with AI-powered insight.
Why join now
From food dreamer to concept creator
Best Foodmentor is a step‑by‑step learning community where you validate your idea, design your menu, understand numbers and get feedback before you commit to a full restaurant build‑out.
Learn with low risk
Use the free membership to understand the basics of concept development, menu pricing and operations — before signing a lease or buying equipment.
Learn from real experience
Eivind shares what actually worked in his burger and pizza restaurants — including mistakes, margins and menu moves that textbooks never talk about.
Grow into VIP mentorship
As your idea becomes serious, upgrade into paid tiers, group calls and finally the premium 1:1 VIP package to design your full restaurant plan together.
Who this is for
Designed for students & early‑stage founders
You don’t need restaurant experience. You need curiosity, willingness to learn and a serious interest in building a food business in the next 1–3 years.
- Students in hospitality, business or culinary programs
- Young professionals dreaming about their first food concept
- Side‑hustlers testing dark kitchens, food trucks or pop‑ups
- International, English‑speaking founders planning to open in Europe or beyond
What you will work on inside the membership
- Clarify your concept and target guest
- Design a simple but profitable starter menu
- Understand costs, pricing and basic numbers
- Plan operations and kitchen flow on paper
- Get feedback on your ideas before you invest
Start free today
Free membership: your safe starting point
Join the free tier to explore the community, watch core trainings and understand if food entrepreneurship is really for you — before you upgrade.
- Intro trainings on concept development and menu basics
- Monthly live Q&A taster sessions with Eivind
- Student‑friendly tools and worksheets
- Updates about new cohorts and VIP availability
You can stay free as long as you like, and upgrade when you are ready for deeper support.
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Membership levels
Grow with the right level of support
Start free. Upgrade to group programs when you are serious. Apply for the VIP 1:1 mentorship when you are ready to execute.
Not sure which level is right for you? Start with the free membership and we’ll guide you to the right tier when you are ready.
VIP 1:1 Mentorship
Work directly with Eivind to design your launch‑ready concept
The VIP package is intentionally expensive and limited. It’s for students and early‑stage founders who are ready to move from ideas and spreadsheets into a concrete, investable restaurant concept.
- Custom 1:1 calls tailored to your current stage
- Menu engineering and recipe costing on your dishes
- Concept, brand and positioning refinement
- Support materials you can show to partners or investors
Most VIP students start in the free or Builder tiers and upgrade once they know that food entrepreneurship is their path.
VIP is right for you if:
- You have a clear idea and want to open in the next 12–24 months
- You’re willing to invest money and time into mentoring
- You want expert eyes on your menu, pricing and operations
- You prefer direct feedback over large group programs
If you’re earlier in your journey, start free or with Builder and we’ll tell you when VIP would be a smart next step.
About your mentor
Eivind Rygg, Norway — a lifetime in food, now focused on you
Eivind has worked with food his entire life. He has built and operated both burger and pizza restaurants in Norway, experimenting with special recipes, systematised prep and profitable menus — all while keeping guests coming back.
Now his focus is on teaching the next generation of founders how to think like a restaurant owner long before they sign a lease. That means understanding menu engineering, guest flow, operations and numbers — not just cooking good food.
Best Foodmentor lets him share that experience in English with students and early‑stage founders all over the world.
- Years of hands‑on experience running burger and pizza restaurants
- Deep knowledge of recipes, costing and menu strategy
- Calm, honest feedback — with a focus on practicality
- Clear communication in English, based on real European markets
Questions
Frequently asked questions
If you’re unsure whether Best Foodmentor is right for you, these answers may help.
Is the free membership really free?
Yes. The free tier is completely free — no credit card required. It gives you access to intro trainings, selected resources and announcements so you can see if food entrepreneurship and Eivind’s teaching style are a good fit.
How much time do I need as a student?
Most student members spend 1–2 hours per week watching trainings and working through exercises. During busy exam periods you can slow down and catch up later — all core materials are available on demand.
Do I need to live in Norway or Europe?
No. Best Foodmentor is designed for English‑speaking students anywhere in the world. Many examples use European realities, but the principles of menu, costing and concept design work in most markets.
When should I consider upgrading to the paid memberships?
When you have a concrete concept you want to develop — not just a vague dream — the Builder membership or VIP mentorship will help you move faster with clear feedback and structure. Until then, the free tier is a perfect place to start.
Why is the VIP mentorship expensive?
VIP is a premium, limited offer that gives you direct access to years of real restaurant experience. It takes significant time and focus from Eivind, which is why it is priced for founders who are serious about launching and willing to invest in avoiding costly mistakes.
Ready to turn your food idea into a serious concept?
Join Best Foodmentor as a free member today. Learn the fundamentals, meet the community and decide when you are ready to upgrade to deeper support or VIP 1:1 mentorship.
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