food stylist

hero shot

Flattering featured image

• lightingArt of illuminating spaces
• propsTheater accessories or praise
• backdropRear stage scenery

stand-in · tweezers · spray bottle · glycerin · motor oil · blowtorch · pins · toothpicks · angles · overhead

arrangement

Ordered configuration or agreement

• garnishDecorative food topping
• compositionArranged elements forming whole
• presentationFormal display to viewers

microgreens · edible flowers · drizzle · stacking · layering · negative space · fine china · porcelain · slate · height

recipe

Cooking preparation instructions

• ingredientsParts of a mixture
• mise en placePre-cooking ingredient arrangement
• cookingPreparing food with heat

baking · flavor · cuisine · seasonal produce · gastronomy · tasting · texture · temperature · freshness · color theory

set

Arrange in position

• commercialPaid broadcast promotion
• cookbookCulinary instruction manual
• editorialPublication's official viewpoint article

advertising · packaging · client · art director · photographer · assistant · kit · prep kitchen · call sheet · mood board

brushing

Sweeping motion with bristles

• spritzingSquirting in fine mist
• torchingSetting fire to
• glazingGlossy protective coating

steaming · undercooking · grill marks · tamping · sculpting · propping · pinning · ice bath · oil sheen · butter pats

• event servicesevent planner, coordinator, bridal consultant, festival organizer, catering manager
• food artistscake decorator, latte artist
• platingplating, garnish, garnishing, presentation, microgreens
• cooking show roleschef, cook, home cook, baker, pastry chef
• food expertsgastronome, gourmet, epicure, gourmand, connoisseur
• food workersbutcher, bartender, server, caterer, chef