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AI Photo Editor for Catering Portfolio Photos

Portfolio photos that win the next event.

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Upload your catering photo and type what you need: 'enhance the food spread with warm inviting lighting' or 'brighten the buffet display.' EditThisPic's AI transforms event catering photos in seconds. Free to try, no account required.
"We won three corporate contracts last month showing our enhanced portfolio. The food spreads look exactly as impressive as they are in person now." @CateringByCharlotte

Built for Catering Professionals

Event venue lighting creates inconsistent, unflattering photos
Large food spreads are hard to photograph completely
Photos are rushed during setup before guests arrive
Buffet heat lamps and Sternos create orange color casts
Different events have drastically different lighting conditions
Portfolio photos look amateur compared to competitors

Catering is sold through visual portfolios. Event planners and corporate clients browse your photos before they contact you. Professional event photography costs $300+ per event. EditThisPic transforms your setup photos into portfolio-worthy showcases that win new business.

88% of event planners say food presentation photos are the primary factor when selecting caterers - International Caterers Association Survey 2024

How to AI Photo Editor for Catering Portfolio Photos

  1. Upload your photo

    Drop your catering photo into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

  2. Describe your edit

    Type what you want β€” the AI understands catering photography needs.

  3. Review the result

    Check that the edit looks natural and represents your subject accurately.

  4. Refine if needed

    Tap markers on specific areas and describe adjustments.

Copy-Paste Prompts for Catering

Enhance food spread
enhance the catering food spread with warm inviting lighting, make everything look fresh and appetizing

A warm, well-lit spread photo is your most powerful sales tool

Fix event lighting
correct the event venue lighting to show food accurately, warm and inviting, even illumination

Even lighting across a spread shows every dish equally well

Brighten buffet display
brighten the buffet line with warm appetizing lighting, show food details and arrangement

Buffet detail visibility convinces clients of your attention to quality

Clean up background
clean up the background setup details, focus on the food presentation and table setting

A clean frame focuses attention on your beautiful food presentation

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Enhance table setting
enhance the table setting with warm elegant lighting, show the place settings and centerpieces

Table settings show your attention to the complete dining experience

Fix Sterno orange cast
correct the orange color cast from heat lamps, show food with natural accurate colors

Sterno lighting creates the worst color casts β€” fix them for accuracy

Real Catering Photo Transformations

Realistic photo of a catering food spread set up in a corporate conference room.
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Corporate lunch catering spread enhanced from dim event lighting to warm, appeti
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Corporate catering spread enhanced

Corporate lunch catering spread enhanced from dim event lighting to warm, appetizing portfolio shot.

Prompt: enhance the catering food spread with warm inviting lighting, make everything look fresh and appetizing
Realistic photo of a wedding reception buffet in a dim banquet hall. Multiple st
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Wedding reception buffet photo enhanced to show the elegant presentation and foo
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Wedding buffet brightened

Wedding reception buffet photo enhanced to show the elegant presentation and food quality.

Prompt: brighten the buffet line with warm appetizing lighting, show food details and arrangement

Common Issues

Food photo looks cold and unappetizing

Why: Phone cameras capture food under harsh or cool lighting that kills the warmth

Try: make the food look warm and appetizing, enhance the colors and steam

Adding 'warm' and 'appetizing' triggers AI to use food photography techniques

Harsh flash creates shiny glare on dishes

Why: Direct flash reflects off sauces, glazes, and wet surfaces

Try: reduce the flash glare on the food, make the lighting soft and natural

Soft overhead lighting is the gold standard for food β€” AI knows this pattern well

Messy table or background visible in shot

Why: Real restaurant tables have napkins, clutter, and other diners

Try: clean up the table around the dish, remove clutter and distractions

Focus on the immediate area around the plate rather than the entire background

Colors look off β€” food appears grey or blue

Why: Mixed lighting (daylight + indoor) confuses white balance

Try: correct the color balance to make the food colors look true and appetizing

Mention specific colors if known (e.g., 'the tomato should be bright red')

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I build a professional catering portfolio?

Photograph every event during setup. Wide shots of the full spread plus close-ups of signature dishes. Enhance everything with the same warm, appetizing prompt for consistency.

Can I fix photos from different event venues?

Yes. Each venue's lighting is different, but the AI standardizes them. A consistent warm enhancement prompt applied across all events creates portfolio coherence.

What photos do event planners want to see?

Full spread layouts, close-up food detail, table settings, and food station setups. Show variety across event types β€” corporate, weddings, casual, and formal.

Should I include venue context or just food?

Both. Food-focused shots show quality, while wider shots including the venue setting show how you adapt to different spaces and occasions.

How many photos per event for the portfolio?

Select 5-8 best shots per event. Quality over quantity. Enhanced photos that show your best work are more effective than dozens of mediocre shots.

Is this free?

Yes β€” you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For building a full portfolio, plans start at $3.99/month.

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