Food Styling & Presentation

An example for food styling is that it is used in brand advertisements to create depth and add interest to your images. For example, you can lay a napkin and then a plate, then a small bowl with your smoothie and fruits on top. This one instance of what you do in this profession.

To become a food stylist in India you need to gain a Bachelor's degree or a Diploma in Hospitality Sector, and to get admission in major Hospitality Management Institutes you need to pass an admission test or entrance exams for Hospitality field like NCHMCT JEE. Many students in India choose hospitality management as their preferred higher education in India.

Once you gain a minimum of an associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Baking Arts, Nutrition or a related field then you can start your journey to become a food stylist.

Food styling is majorly used by advertising campaigns where it enhances its screen presence. It is very evident that it is not just food arrangement and photography that is needed to make food brands look goof, it is also a few editing tricks that is done to make the food look mouth watering to a potential customer.

IHM Pusa is the only government Food Styling & Presentation college in India. It offers Diploma in Food Production course on full-time mode with a duration of 18 months. The course fee ranges around INR 87,500.

Food Styling and Presentation colleges are very limited in number, however, top colleges like IHM Pusa, UEI Global, Lucknow Institute of Hospitality and Management, etc., offer UG Diploma and certification courses under this specialization.

The salary package depends on the relevant experience, skillset, geographical location, employer, etc. However, the average salary of a Food Technologist in India is INR 3.8 LPA. 

Yes, you can pursue a food styling and presentation course after Class 10. Diploma in Culinary Arts, Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery, Diploma in Food and Beverage Service, etc., are some popular After 10th Diploma options you can go for.