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Food Styling

Beautiful food is only half of my job; the other half is ensuring your set runs smoothly. I bring strategic planning, creative problem solving, and exceptional time management to every shoot. My years working on the line taught me to plan ahead and anticipate what’s needed before it’s verbalized. As your food stylist, I know how to keep up in a high-pace environment. 

 

I specialize in photo and video-ready styling that highlights your product and captures the essence of your brand. Projects I work on include: Editorial, Commercial, Print, Cookbooks, Packaging, Restaurant, Social media

Food Styling Success Story

"Her work was meticulous and on brand, and she kept the entire shoot running smoothly. She came fully prepared, handled last-minute adjustments with calm confidence, and I’d highly recommend her for any food styling project."

-Rosie Alecia

Brand Manager, Nielsen Massey Vanilla

Food Styling Gallery 

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Recipe Development

Recipe development is so much more than making delicious food. I take a strategic, systems-driven approach to developing recipes that showcase your product, scale efficiently, and meet your audience where they are, whether that’s home cooks, restaurant kitchens, or food manufacturing teams. From consumer-friendly to chef-ready and production-tested, I create clear, reliable recipes that perform in real-world environments.

Recipe Development Success Story

"Jessica is a fantastic collaborator; she is easy to work with, attentive to our goals, and consistently delivers beautiful, butter-forward recipes. We asked for the flakiest, butteriest pie crust to showcase Plugrà, and her browned butter pumpkin pie became the star of our Thanksgiving media push."

Paige Weaver

Brand Manager, Plugrà

Recipe Development Gallery 

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OANB Raspberry Tart Jessica Ellington Chicago Food Stylist Recipe Developer Pastry Consult

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Pastry Consulting

Every kitchen can benefit from greater organization, more consistent outcomes, and cost-saving techniques, but few have the time to develop processes that get them there. That’s where I come in. With more than a decade of production experience under my belt, I know how to get your kitchen running smoothly. Whether that’s production reorganization, staff retraining, recipe formulation, or better sales forecasting, I'm here to help. 

Pastry Consulting Success Story

"Working with Jessica was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our business. Her knowledge of food science, bakery operations, production flow, staffing, and financials is exceptional. She is professional, collaborative, and incredibly easy to work with—always prepared, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success. We saw real results and gained clarity and confidence moving forward."

Sophie Evanoff 

Owner, Vanille Patisserie

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Jessica Ellington
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