Restaurant Photography

for Real Places and People

Based in Chester | 149 Photoshoots | 45 Venues

ccfoodphotography owner smiling and pointing at a computer screen displaying an image of a pizza in a restaurant setting. Behind him, there are chalkboards with menu items listed.

Hi, I’m Carlo, a restaurant and food photographer based in Chester.

I work with pubs, bistros, and restaurants to capture everything from dishes and interiors to kitchens and teams. With 149 photoshoots completed across 45 venues, over 9,000 images delivered, I help businesses tell their story visually — with natural, compelling photography that fits their brand.

What I Photograph:

  • Plated dishes

  • Kitchen prep & behind-the-scenes

  • Interiors & ambience

  • Team portrait

Where the images are used:

  • Menus (print & digital)

  • Social media & websites

  • Magazines & PR

  • Wall prints in venue

Complete Menu Packages

Need more than photos? I offer complete menu design services — including layout in Photoshop and delivery of high-quality printed copies.

I start from your existing menu and the planned photoshoot, building a draft layout that fits your brand. We fine-tune the design together, and I handle everything from edits to print-ready files.

It’s a smooth, fully-managed service that saves you time and delivers a polished result.

Close-up of a grilled steak with a side of mixed salad containing tomatoes and greens.
Black and white photo of hands shaping dough on a marble surface.
Chef preparing pizza with tomato sauce in a kitchen.
Sizzling fajitas with vegetables on a hot plate, accompanied by tortillas and a side dish.
Neapolitan pizza on decorative tiled table, topped with tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, and capers.
Group of chefs and staff in a restaurant kitchen, smiling and posing for a photo, with some giving thumbs up signs. They are wearing black uniforms and chef hats.
Plate of Thai red curry with vegetables, garnished with basil leaves and sliced red chili, being drizzled with coconut milk.
Close-up of plates with various dishes, including salad with vegetables, a meat dish with garnishes, and fries in the background.
Hand holding a stick with caramelized sugar dripping
Plate of nachos with toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, with a blurred background.
Person clapping hands with flour on a wooden surface
Seasoned French fries in white bowls on a tray
A crème brûlée being torched to caramelize the sugar crust in a white ramekin.
A group of five chefs smiling in a restaurant kitchen.
People dining inside and outside a cafe, view through window, drinks and food on tables, diverse group of patrons.
Shrimp being cooked in oil with diced red and green bell peppers in a pan.
A table set with several pizzas, a bottle of white wine, a glass of wine, and bottles of water and beer in a dimly lit restaurant setting.
Close-up of raw spaghetti strands drying on a rack.
Two people eating Margherita pizzas at a white table with drinks.
Plate of saffron risotto with gold leaf on top, served on a white dish.
Two plates of sandwiches with side salads, featuring sliced bread and assorted meats, served with fresh vegetables.
Close-up of a burger with pickles and fries on a metal tray with a blurred background.
Pizza chef using a wood-fired oven to bake pizza
Plate with fried eggs and roasted potatoes being garnished with parsley by a hand.
Hand placing egg yolks on spinach mounds on pastry sheet.
Gourmet dish being garnished with a violet flower, featuring caviar, microgreens, and creamy sauce in a white bowl.
Chef holding a freshly baked pizza with tomatoes and onions in a restaurant.
Plate of dumplings with microgreens garnish
Chef sprinkling Parmesan cheese on pasta in a white bowl with stacked plates nearby.
Salad bowl with various greens, colorful vegetables, and a sliced cucumber, topped with dressing and a crispy breadstick, set against a blurred background with bokeh lights.
Person piping dough onto a baking sheet with a pastry bag.
Gourmet dish with creamy soup, crumbled cheese, diced tomatoes, green pesto, and microgreens garnish in a textured bowl.
Chef pouring creamy sauce over seafood dish on a blue plate in a professional kitchen
Person handing a bowl of food to a customer at a restaurant counter, with another bowl of salad and toppings visible.
Sushi rolls and knife on a cutting board
A hand garnishing a dish with red chili peppers, surrounded by plates of steaming Asian cuisine, including noodles and stir-fried vegetables.