About Lu
Lu is a food stylist, recipe developer and tester; Bristol-born, now living in London.
Her career started worlds away from food. After studying International Development at Sussex university, Lu worked in press & PR roles for humanitarian organisations for 4 years.
Having always been passionate about cooking, travelling, and learning about different cultures (and how food is integral within them), it was a revelation when she stumbled upon food styling.
One day-long course and many conversations quizzing food stylists later, Lu decided to quit her full-time job to become a food stylist and recipe writer/tester. She still occasionally works as a PR consultant within the NGO sector.
Experience
Since changing careers in Spring 2023, Lu has assisted on commercial shoots for Wagamama, Ketel One, Guinness, & Subway. She frequently works on shoots for editorial publications including Guardian Feast, Good Food, Ocado, Slimming World, Hello Fresh. And, has been lucky enough to assist on cookbooks for some of the best food names in the industry including Noor Murad, Charlie Bighams, Meera Sodha, Benjamina Ebuehi & Anna Jones.
Lu regularly recipe tests for Good Food, Waitrose Magazine & Scramble LDN.
As well as styling and testing, Lu has consulted for Waitrose Magazine as a Food Editor.
She spends her spare time experimenting and developing recipes, making the occasional celebration cake for weddings and birthdays.
