Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Thanksgiving Cooking Mishap Photos for Food Brand Campaign

Job Description: Knorr and Milo Casting are seeking individuals who have experienced Thanksgiving cooking mishaps and are willing to share their stories for a food brand campaign. This campaign aims to feature real kitchen failures to inspire others to keep trying, even when things don’t go perfectly in the kitchen. If you’ve had a cooking fail during Thanksgiving and shared it online, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Submit photos of your Thanksgiving cooking mishap, along with the story behind the mishap.
• Share or repost the cooking mishap on your social media if it hasn’t been posted already.
• Allow the brand to use your photo and story as part of their campaign to inspire others.

Requirements:

• Must have experienced and shared a Thanksgiving cooking mishap (e.g., burnt casseroles, undercooked turkeys, soupy stuffing, etc.).
• Must be willing to share your story and photo online.
• Must be a resident of the USA or Canada.
• No need to appear in the campaign personally; only your photos and cooking mishap story will be featured.

Compensation:

• Participants whose photos and stories are chosen will be paid $1,500 USD for their contributions.

Casting Call: Real Teppanyaki Chefs for Paid Commercial (UK-Based)

Job Description:
Kennedy Casting is looking for real Teppanyaki chefs based in the UK to feature in a paid commercial. This is an exciting opportunity for professional chefs who specialize in Teppanyaki cooking to showcase their skills in a high-quality advertisement. We are seeking individuals with experience in Teppanyaki who can confidently perform in front of a camera, demonstrating their culinary expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform Teppanyaki cooking techniques on camera for a commercial production.
• Showcase dynamic, skillful, and entertaining cooking methods typical of Teppanyaki cuisine.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure the successful execution of the commercial.
• Be able to follow directions and collaborate with the crew to capture the best visual representation of Teppanyaki cooking.

Requirements:

• Must be a professional Teppanyaki chef with relevant experience.
• Must be based in the UK.
• Comfortable working in front of the camera and performing Teppanyaki techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity and flair in cooking.

Compensation:

• This is a paid opportunity. Payment details will be discussed with selected candidates.

Casting Call: Home Cooks for New Heartwarming Cooking Competition Show (LA-Based)

Job Description:
A Major Streaming Network and Tastemade Studios are casting for a brand-new cooking competition show celebrating the joy of family meals and the stories behind them. We’re looking for passionate home cooks who have a special family recipe passed down through generations, or a dish that brings everyone together for laughter, love, and delicious food.

In this show, you and a loved one will recreate a signature family meal that reflects your heritage and traditions. Your dish will be presented to judges, featuring a main course and side dishes full of cherished memories and bursting with flavor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compete as a home cook alongside a family member to recreate and present your family’s signature meal.
• Share the story behind your family recipe and how it represents your heritage.
• Participate in the filming of a cooking competition that highlights both the cooking process and the emotional stories tied to your dishes.
• Collaborate with show producers to capture the essence of your family’s cooking traditions on camera.

Requirements:

• Must be LA-based and able to film locally.
• Open to all passionate home cooks who have a family recipe or dish with sentimental value.
• Must apply as a team of two (yourself and a family member).
• Please submit a brief paragraph explaining why your family’s recipe should be featured, along with the name and details of the family member you want on your team.
• Submit 2-3 recent, clear photos of yourself and your family member (team partner).
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Compensation:

• Compensation details will be discussed upon application and selection.
• Opportunity to be featured on a major streaming platform.

Casting Call for Southern Home Cooks – Family Teams

Job Description: Award-winning production company Hello Sunshine is casting family pairs of amateur home cooks for an exciting cooking competition show. This is your chance to showcase your family’s cooking skills and Southern charm, with a chance to win $10,000! Selected family teams will be whisked away to New Orleans for a 3-day, all-expenses-paid trip to compete in a series of cooking challenges.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family team in various cooking challenges focused on Southern cuisine.
• Work collaboratively with your family partner to prepare and present dishes to the judges.
• Showcase your passion for cooking and Southern traditions, while taking direction from the production team.
• Compete for the chance to win $10,000 per episode.

Requirements:

• Teams must consist of two family members. Teams can include couples, parent/adult child, siblings, cousins, grandparent/grandchild, aunt/niece, etc.
• Contestants must be 18 years or older.
• No professional cooking experience is required, but a love for home cooking is a must.

Compensation:

• Each winning team in an episode will walk away with $10,000.
• Selected teams will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New Orleans for 3 days.

Casting Call: Southern Home Cooks for New Family Cooking Show

Job Description:

A celebrity host and an award-winning production company, Hello Sunshine, are looking for dynamic family pairs of amateur home cooks who can bring the best of Southern charm and culinary traditions to a brand-new TV series. This show will highlight family traditions, mouth-watering recipes, and Southern hospitality in a fun, friendly competition format. Each episode, one lucky family will win the top prize by showcasing their skills and love for cooking.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cook and present Southern-inspired dishes that highlight family traditions and flavors.
• Participate in on-camera cooking competitions, bringing creativity and flair to each round.
• Share your family stories, traditions, and the heart behind each dish you prepare.
• Collaborate with your family teammate to create winning recipes and impress the judges.

Requirements:

• Must apply as a family pair (e.g., parent/adult child, siblings, aunt/niece, grandparent/grandchild, etc.).
• Both team members must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be amateur home cooks (no professional chefs).
• Must bring a passion for Southern cooking and an engaging personality to compete in a fun, family-focused environment.

Compensation:

• A chance to win the top prize of $10,000 per episode.
• Selected families will be flown to New Orleans for filming, with all expenses paid for up to 3 days.

Casting Call: Gen Z Chef – Social Media Content Creators for Commercial

Job Description:

We are seeking real Gen Z streamers, YouTubers, TikTokers, or Instagram chefs for a commercial shoot. If you are a chef or food content creator who shares your culinary creations on social media, this is your chance to be part of an exciting project! All genders and ethnicities are encouraged to apply. No previous acting experience is required—just your authentic cooking skills and on-camera personality.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a commercial shoot showcasing your culinary skills and social media presence.
• Follow the creative direction provided by the production team to highlight your unique style of cooking.
• Engage with the camera naturally, bringing your energy, personality, and love for food to the production.
• Be prepared to collaborate with the crew to ensure a smooth and successful shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be aged 20-25 and based in the UK.
• Must be a real social media chef or food content creator (e.g., streamer, YouTuber, TikToker, or Instagram personality).
• All genders and ethnicities are welcome to apply.
• No prior acting experience is necessary—just your passion for cooking and content creation!

Compensation:

• This is a paid role; compensation details will be provided upon selection.