We ghost write the whole cookbook, recipes, photos, front and back cover —
and we distribute it!
Cookbook Publishing House | Since 1987
Turn Your Recipes Into a Professionally Published Cookbook
We help chefs and culinary professionals transform their recipes,
stories, and culinary brands into beautifully written, photographed,
designed, and published cookbooks.
Have recipes in your head, kitchen notebooks, recipe cards, restaurant
prep sheets, or family recipes passed down for generations?
That's enough to get started. Our team can help organize, develop,
test, and professionally write your recipes while preserving your
culinary voice and style. From your first recipe to your finished
cookbook, we can manage the entire process.
Creating a professional cookbook can require many specialists. Instead
of coordinating multiple freelancers and vendors, you work with one team
from concept through publication.
Recipe Creation
You're busy cooking — let us do the writing. We develop simple,
flavorful recipes crafted to showcase your cuisine and bring memorable
meals to life.
Ghostwriting
You cook, we write. Our professional writers capture your voice and
culinary expertise, turning your recipes into a compelling,
publication-ready manuscript.
Stunning Photography
Our professional photographers capture each dish beautifully, creating
visually engaging images that draw readers in.
Full Production
From start to finish, we handle every aspect — ghostwriting, recipe
development, photography, and professional publishing.
Distribution Setup
We prepare your cookbook for publishing and set up distribution so it
is available and orderable through applicable online and retail
channels.
ISBN & Publishing
We secure your ISBN, handle all formatting for print and digital, and
ensure your cookbook meets industry standards.
Bulk Publishing
Need low-cost printing for events, book signings, or corporate
functions? We can help with bulk orders at competitive rates.
Services vary by publishing plan and project scope. We'll recommend the
right level of support for your cookbook during your consultation.
You're not just paying someone to upload a manuscript. You're hiring
an entire cookbook production operation: recipe editing and
development, professional ghostwriting, high-end food photography,
cover and interior design, ISBN registration, publishing setup, retail
distribution, and dedicated project management. Each of those is a
specialized craft — together they produce a book you'd be proud to
hand to anyone.
Not at all. Many of our clients have recipes in their heads,
notebooks, prep sheets, or as rough measurements rather than polished
manuscripts. That's exactly who we're built to help. Our chefs and
writers will develop, test, and format your recipes into a
publication-ready cookbook.
Yes. You retain 100% ownership and copyright of your cookbook. We're a
service company that helps you publish — you own the finished product,
the content, and all rights to it.
Distribution means your book is listed and orderable through major
retail and online channels including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and
other book retailers. Customers can find and purchase your cookbook
through these platforms. Physical placement in every bookstore is not
guaranteed — retail chains decide what goes on their shelves — but
your book will be available to order through these channels.
You provide your recipes or ideas, your brand story, approvals at key
milestones, and a little availability for photography. We handle
everything else: recipe development, ghostwriting, food photography,
cover and interior design, ISBN registration, formatting, publishing
setup, and distribution. You cook. We handle the publishing.
The timeline depends on the scope of your project — recipe count,
photography requirements, and the amount of development needed. We'll
give you a clear timeline during your consultation so you know what to
expect.
Yes. We can organize, edit, develop, and test your recipes as
required, preserving your culinary voice and style.
Not necessarily — our team can produce professional food photography
for your cookbook. High-quality imagery is one of the biggest factors
in a beautiful finished book, and we handle that for you.
Yes. We can help produce your cookbook in hardcover, softcover, and
digital editions depending on your project.
Yes. Many authors purchase copies at cost to sell directly at their
restaurant, events, classes, and pop-ups. We can discuss the options
for obtaining copies for direct sale.
Our Portfolio
Imagine Your Cookbook Here
A showcase of the cookbooks we've written, designed, photographed, and
published for chefs and food brands.
Your project is supported by culinary and publishing professionals —
recipe developers, editors, writers, food photographers, designers, and
project managers — who work together to bring your cookbook to life.
Recipe Development
Our chefs develop and test every recipe to ensure perfect results
Professional Photography
High-end food photography that makes your dishes look irresistible
Artful Presentation
Every dish is styled to magazine-quality standards
Culinary Excellence
Our team creates recipes that home cooks can replicate with
confidence
Ownership
Your Recipes. Your Book.
Your Copyright.
According to your publishing agreement, you retain ownership of your
recipes and the copyright to your cookbook. We are the team that helps
you bring it to life.
Most professionally produced cookbook projects begin around $5,500,
depending on recipe count, photography, format, and the amount of
development required. We'll recommend the right approach after learning
about your cookbook.
A cookbook is more than a book — it's a tool that can support your
culinary business in a variety of ways.
Sell at Your Restaurant
Offer signed copies to guests at your restaurant or business.
Cooking Classes & Events
Offer books at classes, events, and pop-ups you host or attend.
Catering & Corporate
Include cookbooks in catering packages or offer as corporate gifts.
Brand Awareness & PR
Build chef/restaurant brand awareness and support media and PR
opportunities.
Your cookbook can open up these opportunities — we'll
help you understand the possibilities for your specific project.
Funding Option
Help Fund Your Cookbook
With Sponsors
Some chefs choose to approach food brands, local businesses, wineries,
restaurant suppliers, kitchen equipment companies, and culinary partners
to help support their project.
Sponsors may receive appropriate recognition or advertising within
the cookbook depending on the project. This is
optional and not guaranteed — it's one avenue some
authors choose to explore.
We can discuss how sponsorship might work for your project and help
you understand the options.
Ready to Turn Your Recipes Into a Cookbook?
Let's Get Started.
You don't need a finished manuscript to get started. Tell us about your
recipes, culinary business, and vision. We'll help you determine the best
path forward.
