Food Photography & Video for Colorful Food Brands | Food Studio

Hot Topic: the studio for refreshing food photo shoots and video productions

We create visuals that make people tilt their heads, raise an eyebrow, curl their lips and go “huh!”—because their eyes got caught. On-brand and fresh. Stylish and bold. Photos and videos that turn your brand into a hot topic—and grow your reach and sales.

Check out our packages

Low waste

We don’t waste food, budget, or time. We’re sharp planners, stick to deadlines, and love finishing leftovers. We’re mindful of your brain space too: expect clear briefings and exceptional peace of mind.

Future proof

In a world of fleeting visuals, we translate your brand into photos and videos built to last. With atmosphere, color, and strategy, we make sure new customers instantly get what your brand is about— and loyal ones keep recognizing themselves in it, time and time again.

“Collaborating with Hot Topic is perfect for brands that have a clear plan and strategy, and are looking for truly next-level visuals to match.”

“We had a clear plan: we wanted to increase our revenue by 20% in 2024 compared to 2022. In Q3 of 2023, we received all the assets from Hot Topic and rolled out our marketing plan. We started seeing results pretty quickly — we actually achieved that revenue growth already in Q1 and Q2 of 2024. Every day, new customers are finding their way to us.”

— Levi Godichiabois, levisburgers.be

“We were pleasantly surprised by how smoothly the collaboration went and by the creativity in the visuals.”

“During our introductory call, Sarah immediately understood exactly what we were looking for. She created a mood board which, after our feedback, made the way of working perfectly clear. During the shoot, we received every image as it was taken, allowing us to give input and make adjustments whenever needed.”

— Floor Loos — marketing & communication Pauwels Sauzen

Cool brands we made hot stuff for

Pauwels sauzen
Pa'lais
Callas Confiture
Vark BBQ
Schoeps Kazen
Salt&Pepper
Bon Bistro
Levi's Burgers
Rayon
Bouillon Herkules
Nutricia
Quooker
Aveve
Elvea
Deliveroo

This is how we love to work together

Project-based

Single Serve
(Very Hot)

The photo or video shoot that ties everything together.

You’ve already put so much work into your food brand—
now you want visuals that tie it all together.
We listen, brainstorm, brief, shoot, and edit the videos or photos that complete the picture.

from €2,200 (excl. VAT)

What we serve with every photo shoot:

1. Strategy

Intake call & quote
— to make sure we’re aligned, both creatively and financially

Brainstorm & retroplanning
— because creativity and structure go together like noodles and sriracha


2. Art direction & styling

Moodboard & shotlist
— the better the prep, the longer your visuals will stay fresh

Briefing for your team and ours
— saying we’re “well coordinated” is an understatement


3. Shoot

A full shoot day(s) in the Hot Topic food studio with stylist and photographer

You’re welcome to join us for live feedback—
and to get some work done at our long office table in between

Post-production — image by image, of course


4. Result

1 shoot day results in an image bank of 4 to 10 photos, delivered in all the formats you need
Straight to your inbox, 1 week after the final shoot day

Perfect for:
Recipe photography, product photography, campaign visuals

Extra toppings:
Recipe development, models, packshots

This is what I’m looking for

from €2,800 (excl. VAT) – 1 day of shooting

What we serve with every video production:

1. Strategy

Intake call & quote
— to make sure we’re aligned, both creatively and financially

Brainstorm & retroplanning
— because creativity and structure go together like noodles and sriracha


2. Art direction & styling

Moodboard & script
— the better the prep, the longer your visuals will last

Briefing for your team and ours
— saying we’re “well coordinated” is an understatement


3. Shoot

Shooting day(s) with stylist and DOP (Director of Photography)

You’re welcome to join us for live feedback—
and get some work done at our long office table in between

Editing


4. Result

1 shoot day delivers 1 to 2 videos of 1–2 minutes and/or 5 to 10 short clips of 5–10 seconds, in all the formats you need

Straight to your inbox, 2 weeks after the final shoot day

Perfect for:
Recipe videos, video campaigns, social ads, livestreams, company videos

Extra toppings:
Recipe development, director, sound engineer, models

This is what I’m looking for

4X per year

All You
Can Eat

The subscription for food brands running at full speed

You’re looking for a partner who delivers a steady stream of on-brand visuals.
We handle the efficiency behind the scenes and bring creativity to your videos or photos—quarter after quarter.

Choose a yearly contract with 4 shoot days per year, starting from €8,000 (excl. VAT) — 8% discount!

What we serve with a photo subscription:

1. Strategy

Intake call & quote
— to make sure we’re aligned, both creatively and financially

Kick-off brainstorm & retro planning for each shoot
— because creativity and structure go together like noodles and sriracha


2. Art direction & styling

Kick-off mood board & shot list for each shoot
— the better the prep, the longer your visuals will stay fresh

Briefing for your team and ours
— saying we’re “well coordinated” is an understatement


3. Shoot

Shoot day(s) at the Hot Topic food studio with stylist and photographer

You’re welcome to join us for live feedback— and to work at our long office table in between

Post-production — image by image, naturally


4. Result

1 shoot day results in an image bank of 4 to 10 photos per quarter, delivered in all the formats you need
Straight to your inbox, 1 week after the final shoot day

Perfect for:
Recipe photography, product photography, campaign visuals

Extra toppings:
Recipe development, models, packshots

Let’s talk about this!

Choose a yearly contract with 4 shoot days per year, starting from €10,500 (excl. VAT) — 8% discount!

What we serve with every video production:

1. Strategy

Intake call & quote
— to make sure we’re aligned, both creatively and financially

Kick-off brainstorm & retro planning for each shoot
— because creativity and structure go together like noodles and sriracha


2. Art direction & styling

Kick-off mood board & script for each shoot day
— the better the prep, the longer your visuals will last

Briefing for your team and ours
— saying we’re “well coordinated” is an understatement


3. Shoot

Shoot day(s) with stylist and DOP (Director of Photography)

You’re welcome to join us for live feedback— and to work at our long office table in between

Editing


4. Result

1 shoot day delivers 1 to 2 videos of 1–2 minutes and/or 5 to 10 short clips of 5–10 seconds, in all the formats you need

Straight to your inbox, 2 weeks after the final shoot day

Perfect for:
Recipe videos, video campaigns, social ads, livestreams, company videos

Extra toppings:
Recipe development, director, sound engineer, models

Let’s talk about this!

Our visuals leave you craving more

More cohesion in your brand

““What used to happen more on a gut feeling was shaped into a ‘system’ throughout the process. Now we can clearly ‘color between the lines.’””

— Levi, Levi’s Burgers

More customers who get it

““The number of positive reactions to the photos on the website has been crazy. I’m pretty sure it really helped a lot with growth over the past year.””

— Frank, Vark catering

More brainspace for you

““What surprised me the most was how few corrections I had to make, and that it’s a team that works very independently without me feeling excluded from the creative process.””

— Laurent Jadot, Pa’lais

You’re not just looking for photos of your brand — you want a partner who truly understands your vision, creating visuals that stand the test of time.

Awesome.

You’ve found us