Known for her imagination and creativity, Lisa Cherkasky has been an enthusiastic cook and baker for more than 35 years and has been independently employed for more than 25 years. Since graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she has had success as a chef, pastry chef, culinary educator, writer, food stylist and craftsperson.
Lisa is now the DC Metropolitan area’s most sought-after food stylist. She brings a rare skill, creativity and flair to all her work. Lisa’s extensive client list includes myriad organizations such as The Washington Post, The Washingtonian, Phillips Seafood, Marriott, Vegetarian Times, Maggie Moo’s, the California Almond Board, McCormick Spice, Marble Slab Ice Cream, Mount Vernon, Monticello, the Smithsonian, Zatarain’s, Meat and Livestock Australia, and National Geographic.
Lisa is often asked to speak to fellow professionals and to the public on subjects ranging from food styling to American baking to intellectual property rights. She is an active member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the Southern Foodways Alliance, and a charter member of the Culinary Historians of Washington.
You can find Lisa’s blog at TheLunchEncounter.com where she writes and riffs about sandwiches.
client list
American Diabetes Association Cookbooks
Australian Beef and Livestock Council
National Beer Wholesalers Association
photographers
Lisa works regularly with these photographers.
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