Food editorial, culinary storytelling and content production for publications, brands, agencies and hospitality businesses.

Social Media Strategy & Content Production

Social-first storytelling for food publications, brands, agencies and hospitality businesses. From the first idea to the finished post, I develop informative, engaging content grounded in editorial experience and culinary expertise.

Services include social content calendar development and ongoing management; social media content strategy and consulting; video concept development, scripting, production, editing and post-production coordination; on-camera cooking demonstrations; social captions and platform-specific storytelling; chef interviews; podcast concept development, guest sourcing, funding and sponsorship outreach, interviewing, production and editing; and recurring educational series.

Example of social media video content
Social media and video content production
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Cook Like a Chef — Fast Flatbread dish demo

Brand & Product Video Production

Engaging, social-first product videos for food brands, kitchen equipment companies and culinary businesses. Drawing on my experience as a chef, food writer and on-camera creator, I develop product demonstrations, taste tests, tutorials and recipe-led videos that show audiences how products work and how to use them. Projects can include creative concepts, scripting, on-camera presentation, voiceover, filming and post-production coordination for a brand’s own social media channels.

Amelia Levin presenting stuffed dates in an on-camera product testing video
On-camera product testing and social video content

Editorial Writing, Editing & Content Strategy

Original reporting, feature writing, copywriting and editorial direction for food, restaurant and foodservice audiences. I work across print, digital, email newsletters, Substack and social channels, helping teams turn complex subjects into clear, compelling stories.

Projects include media kit development, content strategy consulting, reported features, interviews, branded editorial, newsletter strategy and production, Substack publication development, newsletter and Substack writing, editing and ghostwriting for chefs, restaurants, associations, companies and other culinary professionals, content planning, editing, research-driven reports and multimedia story packages. I can help launch a newsletter, develop its editorial voice and cadence, or write and edit recurring editions on behalf of chefs, restaurants, associations, companies, executives or publications.

Podcast Development & Production

Podcast concept development, guest sourcing, funding and sponsorship outreach, interviewing, production, editing and post-production coordination.

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Cook Like a Chef Conversations — podcast development and production
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Food Fanatics — digital editorial storytelling
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Food Fanatics — Fall 2026 magazine cover

Newsletter & Substack Strategy, Writing, Editing, Production & Management

Full-service newsletter and Substack support for chefs, restaurants, associations, companies and food and hospitality professionals. I help develop publication concepts, editorial strategy, content calendars and a distinctive voice, then handle writing, editing, ghostwriting, production and ongoing management. Services include developing Substack Notes and short-form posts, sourcing and shaping story ideas, coordinating contributors and assets, formatting and scheduling editions, and maintaining a consistent publishing cadence. Whether you’re launching a newsletter or need hands-on editorial and production support for an existing one, I can manage the process from idea to publication.

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Cook Like a Chef — Substack newsletter and editorial storytelling

Recipe Development & Culinary Content

With professional culinary training and years of recipe writing and editing experience, I develop, test and refine recipes for publishers, food brands, commodity boards and marketing teams. I also develop recipe video concepts, scripts and cooking demonstrations, coordinating filming, video production, editing and post-production to turn recipes and culinary techniques into engaging digital and social content.

Cook Like a Chef crispy chicken with spinach-artichoke sauce recipe feature
Cook Like a Chef — recipe development and digital culinary content

Cookbook Writing & Consulting

I collaborate with chefs, authors and publishers on cookbook concepts, proposals, recipe development, testing, manuscript writing and editing. Support can range from early-stage guidance to full editorial collaboration.

Cover of The Lake Michigan Cottage Cookbook by Amelia Levin
The Lake Michigan Cottage Cookbook — written by Amelia Levin

Media & Editorial Consulting and Strategy

I advise food publications, brands, restaurants, associations and companies on editorial direction, media strategy and content development. Consulting services include editorial assessments, content strategy and planning, social-first storytelling, newsletter and digital publication strategy, content calendar development, workflow and production planning, and guidance on building consistent, effective content programs.

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Speaking & Teaching

I teach culinary techniques, moderate conversations and contribute to food industry events and educational programs. Past work includes cooking classes, industry presentations, judging and conference programming.

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Food industry judging and events

Culinary Coaching & Cook Like a Chef

Through Cook Like a Chef, I teach home cooks the fundamentals and techniques that make everyday cooking more confident and intuitive. Explore lessons, recipes and coaching at Cook Like a Chef.

Let’s Work Together

Have a story, newsletter, Substack publication, campaign, video series or cookbook project in mind? Get in touch to discuss a collaboration.