Food, creativity, culture and connection
third culture cooking
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food consulting
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food producing
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content creation
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recipe development
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third culture cooking ✺ food consulting ✺ food producing ✺ content creation ✺ recipe development ✺
Hello hello! Thanks for being here.
I’m Ismat, a culinary expert dedicated to the intersection of Third Culture storytelling and commercial food strategy. With a background spanning Le Cordon Bleu and elite global kitchens, I help brands bridge the gap between authentic cultural identity and delicious, scalable results.
Whether it’s architecting a new menu, producing high-end food content, or developing recipes that resonate across borders, I bring a technical precision and culinary creativity to every project. Food isn't just a commodity; it’s a fingerprint. My mission is to help your business leave its own unique mark on the plate and the screen.
Until then, eat well and chat soon!
Work
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Are you a brand, agency, business or individual looking to make improvements on your menu, concept, or recipes? I consult on a variety of elements that can help, from menu ideation, planning, plating suggestions, brand story and content creation to name a few. If what you’re after isn't listed - shoot me an email at hello@madebyismat.com or send an inquiry form.
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I work with brands, publishing houses and individuals to develop recipes that work. Developing a recipe includes ideation, ingredient sourcing, recipe writing, testing, editing and transposing new or existing recipes. My work is seen across print and digital (or visual) media and film. Shoot me an email at hello@madebyismat.com or send an inquiry form.
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From TV, Film, Books/Magazines to Cafes/Restaurants and Corporate brands, I can help organize food productions right through from development, pre-production to production. Creating both still and motion content for your brand.
Shoot me an email at hello@madebyismat.com or send an inquiry form.
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From TV, Film, Books and Magazines. I help organise and execute food shoots from pre-production to post production. It’s all delicious. Shoot me an email at hello@madebyismat.com or send an inquiry form.
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Looking for a curated food space or centerpiece to make your next event or launch truly memorable? I’m here to help! Whether you need a concept developed from scratch, expertly crafted, and flawlessly executed, or want to collaborate with top-notch service providers, I specialise in showcasing food in unique and exciting ways. Let's create something extraordinary together. Shoot me an email at hello@madebyismat.com or send an inquiry form.
Work
Continually grateful to work with so many amazing food teams, companies and brands. Here’s a snippet of who and what I’ve worked on over the years:
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A visual feast and my slice of the internet. We have fun here. Think how to’s, kitchen hacks, simple recipes, my favourite grocery gems and desi-fusion delights.
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