Food & Beverage
Menus that make Talabat scrollers stop.
Food and beverage photography in Dubai costs AED 250 per photo for 5 to 10 photos, AED 200 for 11 to 30 and AED 175 above 30 (excl. 5% VAT). Delivery takes 3 to 7 business days. We shoot in your kitchen or our studio, and export menu images for Talabat, Deliveroo and Careem, printed menus, your website and Instagram.
How do you photograph food for Talabat and delivery apps?
Delivery app images are small, square and seen at a glance, so each dish must read instantly. We shoot from the angle that suits the dish, usually overhead for bowls and pizzas and three-quarter for burgers and layered desserts, with the food filling the frame and a clean, consistent background across the menu.
We check each platform’s current image guidelines before the shoot and export the crops each one asks for, so the full menu uploads without rework.
Should we shoot in our restaurant or in a studio?
In-restaurant is usually best for hot dishes: your chefs plate in their own kitchen and food reaches the set in seconds. It also lets us capture the dining room, the pass and the team. Studio shoots suit packaged food, beverages, bakery and brands without a kitchen, and give full control of light and background.
How do you keep food looking fresh on camera?
By working fast and planning the order. We set the light and composition with a stand-in plate, then the chef sends the hero plate when we are ready. Garnish, sauce and steam go on at the last moment, and drinks are shot with fresh ice and condensation.
Typical shot list
- Square menu images for delivery apps
- Overhead and three-quarter hero dishes
- Drinks with ice, condensation and pour shots
- Table spreads and sharing platters
- Ingredient and prep frames in the kitchen
- Restaurant interior and ambience
- Chef and team portraits
- Short vertical reels of plating and pours
Recommended package
Food & Beverage Photography: Signature
from AED 2,200 excl. 5% VAT. 11 to 30 photos at AED 200 each, optimised for delivery platforms: enough to refresh a full delivery-app menu in a single session.
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Food & Beverage FAQ
How much does food photography cost in Dubai?
Food and beverage photography is priced per photo: AED 250 each for 5 to 10 photos (from AED 1,250), AED 200 each for 11 to 30 and AED 175 each for more than 30, with lighting, setup and retouching included. All prices exclude 5% VAT.
Do you bring a food stylist?
Signature includes styling on set. Your chefs plate the food; we style, garnish and arrange it for the camera.
How long does a menu shoot take?
It depends on the number of dishes and how fast the kitchen can plate. We agree a shot list and running order in advance so service is not disrupted.
Can you shoot before the restaurant opens?
Yes. Early-morning or between-service slots are common and can be booked in advance.
Do you shoot packaged food and drinks?
Yes, in our Dubai studio, on white for marketplaces or styled for your store and socials.
Can you deliver reels from the same shoot?
Yes. Plating, pours and sizzle shots can be captured alongside the stills, quoted as part of the shoot.
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