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Wikoyat A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
7 jobs

๐ŸŸข๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐จ๐ค๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ˆ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐…๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐œ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐…๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐œ๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง, ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ ๐๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ญ. Most authors come to Upwork thinking they โ€œjust need formattingโ€ or a โ€œquick cookbook design.โ€ That misunderstanding is exactly why: โœ…Their Amazon KDP book gets rejected โœ…Their cookbook looks amateur next to competitors โœ…Their ebook breaks on Kindle โœ…Their print version bleeds badly or feels hard to read โœ…Their recipe book doesnโ€™t sell, even with great content Hereโ€™s the hard truth most buyers donโ€™t realize ๐Ÿ‘‡ โŒ ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐…๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ ๐†๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ฒ ๐–๐š๐ง๐ญ They hire a generic graphic designer, not a cookbook writer + cookbook designer + recipe book formatting expert. Cookbooks are not normal books. They require: โœ…Recipe-specific layout logic โœ…Clean ingredients and instructions hierarchy โœ…Proper typography for long cooking sessions โœ…Correct food photography placement โœ…Print-ready formatting that survives Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and POD platforms Most freelancers only know design not cookbook publishing systems. Thatโ€™s why buyers end up rehiringโ€ฆ and paying twice. โœ…๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐€๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ž๐ž๐ (๐“๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ) You donโ€™t need โ€œdesign.โ€ You need a complete cookbook production system: โœ” Professional cookbook writing support (if needed) โœ” Recipe book layout designed for readability and usability โœ” Amazon KDP-compliant interior formatting โœ” Print-ready PDF with correct bleed, margins, trim size โœ” Kindle / EPUB ebook formatting that works on all devices โœ” Cohesive cookbook branding and visual consistency โœ” A final product that looks market-ready, professional, and sellable Thatโ€™s the difference between a book and a published product. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐‡๐š๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ž ๐–๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐…๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐„๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ž While you focus on: โœ…Your brand โœ…Your audience โœ…Your launch โœ…Your marketing I handle: โœ…Cookbook design & layout โœ…Recipe book formatting (print + ebook) โœ…Amazon KDP interior formatting โœ…Cookbook cover design (front, spine, back) โœ…Print-ready PDF creation โœ…EPUB & Kindle formatting โœ…Typography, spacing, hierarchy, and flow โœ…Food photography placement โœ…Table of contents, indexing, and structure You donโ€™t manage tools, specs, or technical details I do. ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐‡๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž ๐Ÿ† Why Serious Buyers Hire Me Clients hire me because Iโ€™m not just a designer. Iโ€™m a cookbook writer, cookbook designer, and recipe book formatting expert who understands: โœ…Amazon KDP cookbook standards โœ…Print-on-demand publishing โœ…Editorial layout and publication design โœ…Recipe-specific UX and readability โœ…How buyers visually judge cookbooks I donโ€™t use generic templates. I donโ€™t guess. I donโ€™t โ€œhope it passes KDP.โ€ I design cookbooks to look professional, feel usable, and publish smoothly. ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐†๐จ๐š๐ฅ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ž ๐…๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐Ž๐ง ๐๐จ๐ญ โ€œ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค.โ€ But delivering a: โœ… Print-ready cookbook โœ… Kindle-ready ebook โœ… Professionally structured recipe book โœ… Market-competitive product โœ… Amazon-approved interior and cover โœ… Cookbook youโ€™re proud to sell If your goal is to publish a professional, high-quality cookbook that stands beside top sellers, then youโ€™re in the right place. ๐’๐ž๐ง๐ ๐š ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ฆ๐ž. ๐ˆโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐ข๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐š ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ, ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก-๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐œ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ. cookbook writer, cookbook designer, cookbook formatting, recipe book formatting, cookbook ghostwriter, recipe writer, cookbook ebook formatting, cookbook layout design, cookbook interior design, KDP cookbook formatting, Amazon KDP cookbook, cookbook PDF design, print ready cookbook, cookbook publishing services, cookbook editing, recipe development writing, professional cookbook writer, custom cookbook design, healthy recipe book writer, vegan cookbook writer, keto cookbook writer, diet cookbook formatting, nutrition cookbook writer, meal prep cookbook design, food recipe ebook, cookbook for beginners, family cookbook writer, restaurant cookbook design, chef cookbook writer, food blog to cookbook, convert recipes to cookbook, cookbook typesetting, cookbook cover and interior, cookbook InDesign formatting, cookbook Canva design, cookbook template design, cookbook formatting for print, cookbook ebook conversion, EPUB cookbook formatting, cookbook layout expert, cookbook publishing consultant, recipe book ghostwriter, cookbook editing and formatting, cookbook formatting services, childrenโ€™s cookbook writer, baking cookbook design, dessert cookbook formatting, international recipe book writer, African cookbook writer, fusion cookbook writer, street food cookbook design, restaurant menu, catering cookbook writer, hospitality cookbook design, cookbook branding design

  • Recipe Development
  • Recipe
  • Recipe Writing
  • Instructional Design
  • Cookbook
  • Book Design
  • Book Layout
  • Recipe Card
  • Ghostwriting
  • Ebook Writing
  • Lookbook Creation
  • Food Photography
  • Ebook Design
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • SEO Writing
  • Product Catalog Update
  • Interior Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Conversion to Ebook
Florentina Loredana C.

Bucharest, Romania

$20/hr
5.0
85 jobs

I help wellness brands and authors turn complex nutrition science into "table-ready" content that builds trust and tastes great. Most health content today is either too clinical to enjoy or too "trendy" to be accurate. I bridge that gap. As a Registered Nutritionist with a background in recipe creation and digital design, I ensure your projects are scientifically sound, visually stunning, and also user-friendly. What I Bring to Your Project: Precision Proofreading: I donโ€™t just catch typos. I "cook" the recipe in my head to ensure measurements, temperatures, and instructions actually make sense for the home cook. Science-Backed Authority: Whether itโ€™s Keto, Mediterranean, or specialized protocols (AI, Gluten-Free, Low-FODMAP), I ensure your content stands up to professional scrutiny. Visual Storytelling: Using Canva, I create e-books and social content that donโ€™t just share info, they stop the scroll. End-to-End Development: From nutrition analysis to final formatting, I handle the technical details so you can focus on your brand. Selected Services: Cookbook Proofreading & Technical Editing (specializing in consistency and accuracy). Recipe Development & Nutritional Analysis. Wellness Content Creation (Blogs, Newsletters, and E-books). Visual Design for Nutrition Brands (Presentations and Social Assets). The Goal: To make sure your audience never has to guess if a recipe will work or if a health claim is true. Ready to start your next project? Click the "Message" button, Iโ€™d love to hear what youโ€™re working on!

  • Recipe Development
  • Recipe Writing
  • Health & Wellness
  • Education
  • Content Writing
  • Nutrition
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Healthcare
  • Dietetics
  • Health & Fitness
  • Life Coaching
  • Data Analysis Consultation
  • Content Moderation
Marijana M.

Novi Sad, Serbia

$60/hr
5.0
97 jobs

If you are looking for a food photographer that is featured in "Top 27 Food Photography Freelancers for Hire on Upwork", has an Upwork skill certification in Image editing, has a Top Rated Plus badge, 100% job success rate, and knows how to cook and style the plate, you are in the right place. So far I have worked with many Cookbook authors, Food bloggers, and Recipe platforms with millions of subscribers to deliver images/videos of tasty bites that inspire. I'm also a food blogger with over 5 years of experience in recipe development with 60k followers on social media channels. Feel free to contact me anytime for more information, I'll be more than happy to chat with you. Have a yummy and productive day!

  • Recipe Development
  • Food Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Image Editing
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Videography
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Cooking
  • Video Production
  • Food
  • Cookbook
  • Photo Editing
Sumedha S.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$5/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Experienced Chef with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Menu Costing, Sauces, Food & Beverage, Banquet Operations, and Recipe Development. Strong operations professional graduated from IICA.

  • Recipe Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Grammar & Syntax Review
  • Social Impact Assessment
  • Proofreading Feedback
  • Communication Skills
  • Error Detection
  • Editorial Writing
  • Budget Management
  • Cost Analysis
  • PRECISION
  • Book Review
  • Book Summary
  • Document Review
Sogbanmu M.

Abeokuta, Nigeria

$20/hr
4.5
157 jobs

Clients who work with me need one thing above all else: food content they can trust. Thatโ€™s what I deliver. Iโ€™m a food writer, recipe developer, and cookbook specialist who creates tested, accurate, publication-ready recipes and manuscripts for authors, bloggers, and food brands. I focus on results that hold up in a real kitchen. Every recipe I produce is tested, clearly structured, converted into US/UK/metric measurements, and written in a voice that fits your audience, chef-forward, home-cook friendly, heritage-inspired, modern editorial, or brand-specific. What I can take off your plate: โ€ข Recipe development, testing, ingredient sourcing checks, yield scaling, and dietary notes โ€ข Cookbook development from concept to chapters (outline โ†’ recipe plan โ†’ polished manuscript) โ€ข Recipe editing, standardization, formatting, and consistency checks for print or digital โ€ข Food writing for blogs, newsletters, brand storytelling, and SEO-driven content Why clients trust me with their recipes and manuscripts: โ€ข 30+ tested recipes and cookbook chapters delivered with zero measurement issues โ€ข A writing style that adapts to your brand seamlessly โ€ข Organized workflow, clear milestones, and reliable turnaround times โ€ข A calm, structured partner who makes your project easier, not heavier Whether youโ€™re building a cookbook, refining a recipe collection, or need dependable culinary content for your platform, I help turn your ideas into clean, accurate, ready-to-publish work, without rewrites, stress, or guesswork. If your project needs accurate, tested, publicationโ€‘ready food content, Iโ€™m ready to help you bring it to life. Send me a message with where you are in the process, recipe count, chapter stage, or your overall goal and weโ€™ll talk through the best way to get your project moving.

  • Recipe Development
  • Recipe Writing
  • Food Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Cookbook
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Blog Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Cooking
  • Food & Beverage
  • Ebook Writing
  • SEO Writing
Amali K.

Bandarawela, Sri Lanka

$50/hr
5.0
211 jobs

Transforming Food Ideas into Market Ready Innovations. Welcome to ProFoodFormulations! Where Food Science Meets Commercial Success. With a strong academic and industrial foundation in food science, I bring over a decade of experience in developing innovative, commercially viable food and beverage products. I hold an MPhil in Food Science and Technology and a Bachelor's in Animal Science, and Iโ€™ve worked with companies around the world formulating snacks, beverages, baked goods, dairy, meat, keto foods, premixes, children's products, functional supplements and nutraceutocles. ProFoodFormulations is the next evolution of this journey, an independent food innovation lab that brings cutting-edge science, clean label strategies, and practical manufacturing solutions under one roof. Here, your food project will be handled with the same care and expertise Iโ€™ve applied to my own award-winning and commercialized products. ProFoodFormulations doesn't hold any IP rights of the products developed for you and open to signing NDA before starting. ________________________________________ Proven 6-Step Product Development Process with free of charge first two steps I work with entrepreneurs, startups, and global brands to turn ideas into successful food products. This six step development process ensures scientific integrity, commercial scalability, and consumer appeal: Step 1: Product Brief & Vision : free of charge consultation I begin by understanding your product idea in detail: โ€ข Expected product to be developed. โ€ข What is your target market? โ€ข What is the expected shelf life of the final product? โ€ข Do you have any special ingredients you want to include OR exclude in the product? โ€ข If there are any nutritional requirements to meet per serving/portion and serving/portion size. โ€ข What are the dietary restrictions and ingredient restrictions to consider when developing the product? โ€ข An explanation of the expected sensory properties (flavors, texture, mouthfeel, odor, appearance, etc.). Step 2: Concept & Technology Brief: free of charge Based on your goals, I research the best ingredient systems and processing technologies. Youโ€™ll receive a free of charge technology brief that outlines a customised development approach, fixed price based budget breakdown, timeline. Then you can review it and ask me to make changes if required to make it perfect for aligning vision before lab work begins. Step 3: Prototype Formulation & Testing This includes theoretical formulation, perform ingredient trials, prototype development, shelf life testing, testing and sensory analysis tests to craft a formulation with excellent flavor, texture, and stability. Step 4: Complete Documentation Package Youโ€™ll receive: โ€ข Small-scale recipe that you can test at your place. โ€ข Commercial production-ready large-scale recipe. โ€ข Detailed step-by-step instructions. โ€ข Quality control parameters and SOPs. โ€ข Shelf life extension strategies. โ€ข Packaging and storage recommendations. โ€ข Complete nutritional Information table. โ€ข The scale conversion table facilitates you to scale the formulation to any batch size. Step 5: Delivery You get everything in an easy to follow format and ready to test formula including small scale recipe, measurements, step by step instructions to test the product. We are open to send physical samples through international courier under certain conditions. Step 6: Feedback & Optimization ProFoodFormulations offer a complimentary revision cycle after your internal testing, working closely with your feedback to ensure the final product aligns perfectly with your vision. Then I deliver manufacture ready formula which is scalable or pitch to investors. also available anytime to support you until your product launch is successful. Why Choose ProFoodFormulations? ProFoodFormulations is not an agency charging inflated fees. It is a science-driven, specialized, and highly personalized product formulation lab that partners with you at every step, offering affordable pricing and honest collaboration. You get: โ€ข Custom solutions backed by science โ€ข Industry-standard documentation โ€ข Commercial feasibility โ€ข Flexible prices, communication and support โ€ข Transparent pricing with no hidden costs Letโ€™s bring your food innovation to life together. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Message me now to start building your product with ProFoodFormulations.

  • Recipe Development
  • Recipe Writing
  • Food & Beverage
  • English
  • Food Writing
  • Food Packaging
  • Product Design
  • Gluten-Free Food
  • Product Formulation
  • Research & Development
  • Food Engineering
  • Food Science
  • Fast Food
  • Food
  • Food & Supplements

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