How to start. Food critics usually have a background in
food. They may be former chefs, waiters, restaurant owners, or food
columnists. In some way, they know about
food. Some think that food critics judge a restaurant by the taste of their
food. There is more to it than that.
A food critic
judges the food based on: presentation, taste, texture, and quality. Each
course is judged individually as well as overall. If you’re not a chef or a
food connoisseur, take the time to learn something about food. Read cooking
magazines and food critic columns in newspapers. To gain experience, write food
articles for web content sites like Associated Content. Submit sidebar pieces
to cooking magazines and newspapers.
Starting costs.
You will have to eat out occasionally to write food reviews. If you’ve already
sampled cuisine from local restaurants, give your opinion in an article. You’ll
need a computer with high speed Internet access to write them and a telephone to
contact magazines about using your pieces. Plan to spend around $1,000 or less
to get started.
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Skills needed.
A discerning palette and an open mind are two of the tools of the trade for food
critics.
Good writing skills are important to get your articles noticed by the
right people. With a bit of networking and determination, you could wind up
with a column about food.
Marketing. Food is popular. Start your own website.
Include content that talks about all aspects of food.
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Feature food critiques from your area of
the country and any places you dare to visit.
Carry business
cards with you wherever you go. You may be able to get a quote from the owner
of the hip new restaurant in town. Send queries to magazines and newspapers
telling them about your food articles. Give lectures at the local cooking
school or community college cooking program about what critics will be looking
for from chefs in the restaurant setting.
Food is big
money. Cooking shows have made the art of cooking fun for the smallest child
and the oldest adult. Parlay your love of food into a food critic business.
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