32 publications paying for food, drink & cooking writing

Earn up to $2/word for your next features!

Jun 24, 2025

∙ Paid

Want to pitch a food, drink or cooking feature but you’re not sure where to send it?

You're in the right place. Today I’m sharing an up-to-date list of publications that pay for food, drink and cooking features—some as much as $2/word.

I've included lots of information on pay rates, editorial guidelines, and submission links. Everything you need to pitch your latest ideas and earn that next commission!

And if you’ve never written about the subject? Well, we all think about food and drink every single day. This collection of publications is extremely broad, so even a read through might spark a new idea.

If you have insights into specific pay rates, or if you've been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know via email at thefreelancewritingnetwork@gmail.com or by messaging me on Substack.

💡Want a head start on finding paid writing work?

I’ve already added a bunch of new opportunities to the live board—mostly shared within the last 24 hours. You could see them a full two days before the next newsletter!

Check the board regularly and catch pitch calls and freelance writing gigs days before they land in other newsletters, job boards or start circulating widely.