Meet Jenni

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About Jenni - Professional Food Stylist, Recipe Creator and Culinary Consultant

Jenni Lata is a professional food stylist, recipe creator, and culinary consultant based in Charleston, SC. Through TK Test Kitchen, she collaborates with chefs, restaurants, and food brands to create visually stunning food photography, develop market-ready recipes, and provide expert culinary consulting.

Whether creating recipes for cookbooks, styling food for top-tier brands, or refining restaurant menus, Jenni’s expertise blends creativity with strategy to bring culinary visions to life.

  • A writing cook and a cooking writer must be bold at the desk as well as the stove.

    A writing cook and a cooking writer must be bold at the desk as well as the stove.

    - M.F.K. Fisher

  • A writing cook and a cooking writer must be bold at the desk as well as the stove.

    A writing cook and a cooking writer must be bold at the desk as well as the stove.

    - M.F.K. Fisher

Meet Jenni | Culinary Creativity Meets Business Expertise

Jenni Lata brings culinary visions to life as a professional food stylist, recipe developer, and culinary consultant with an impressive portfolio. She has collaborated with James Beard award-winning chefs and renowned cookbook authors, including Nathalie Dupree, Mike Lata, Jason Stanhope, and Virginia Willis.

Her expertise lies in food photography styling that charms audiences and in developing tested, market-ready recipes that deliver consistent results for restaurants, brands, and publications. Her unique blend of visual artistry and culinary precision makes her a sought-after partner for food professionals looking to advance their offerings and refine their culinary brand.

What is TK Test Kitchen?

TK Test Kitchen was built on the idea of filling in the blanks - whether it’s refining recipes, perfecting restaurant workflows, or elevating food photography. In publishing, 'TK' is a placeholder meaning 'to come,' and in the culinary world, we bring big ideas to life, transforming them into market-ready, polished creations.

From professional recipe development and expert food styling to culinary consulting, TK Test Kitchen partners with chefs, food brands, and restaurants to create visually stunning and innovative culinary content that engages audiences and delivers results.

Let’s Bring Your Culinary Vision to Life

From expert food styling and recipe development to restaurant consulting, TK Test Kitchen partners with chefs, food brands, and restaurants to create visually stunning, market-ready culinary content. Contact us to learn more about our services!