At daylight studio Atelier Oost Amsterdam, we are constantly improving our spaces to meet the needs of creatives. Our latest addition is one we’re especially proud of: a stylish, photogenic kitchen unit in The Playground, specifically designed for food photography, culinary shoots, and visual storytelling with a gastronomic touch.
Whether you're a food stylist, recipe developer, content creator, photographer or brand, this kitchen block offers a versatile and visually appealing backdrop for all your culinary narratives.
Whether you're a food stylist, recipe developer, content creator, photographer or brand, this kitchen block offers a versatile and visually appealing backdrop for all your culinary narratives.
Why this kitchen is perfect for food photography
We all know: a great food photo is about more than just the food. Light, composition, colour and background are just as important. Our daylight studio already offers beautiful natural light – soft, diffuse and perfect for photography. Now, we’ve added a kitchen block that’s not only practical but also made to be photographed. This kitchen was designed as a set – to style, serve and shoot dishes.Think of:
- Content for cookbooks, recipe platforms or magazines
- Commercial shoots for food brands
- Social media content for food and lifestyle influencers
- Pack shots or lifestyle imagery for kitchenware, tableware or ingredients
Whether you're capturing an aesthetically pleasing croissant in dewy morning light, or a beautifully plated dinner dish in soft golden hour tones – this kitchen offers a calm, characterful setting that elevates your visuals.
What you can do in this kitchen
Although you can’t cook in this kitchen (there’s no oven, hob or microwave), it includes everything you need for a complete food shoot, light lunch or styled table setting. You can:
Make coffee and tea for yourself or your team Keep food props and ingredients cool Set up and photograph your styling Create a small styled tablescape Lay out, slice and prep ingredients Finish dishes with herbs, sauces or garnishes Clean up quickly without worrying about the washing-up
This kitchen is the perfect bridge between styling, photography and shoot-day practicality.
Although you can’t cook in this kitchen (there’s no oven, hob or microwave), it includes everything you need for a complete food shoot, light lunch or styled table setting. You can:
This kitchen is the perfect bridge between styling, photography and shoot-day practicality.
Everything you need in our shoot-ready kitchen
We’ve thought carefully about what you, as a photographer or stylist, actually need during a day in the studio. The kitchen in The Playground includes:Whether you're setting up a cosy lunch scene or styling a fully dressed table, you don’t need to bring your entire kitchen – everything’s already here.
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Minimalist materials that look great on camera
This kitchen isn’t just practical – it’s designed to enhance your visuals. Every material was chosen with photography in mind:
- The fronts and countertop are designed by Studio Fedde – minimalist, refined and with a natural texture that photographs beautifully.
- The splashback features colourful, playful Bounty Tiles from Meisjes van Steen – subtly striking and decorative without distraction,
- The kitchen is painted in the warm, modern colour "Tractor" from the HAY collection by The Farm Home – a tone that works wonderfully in natural light.
Every detail was selected with image-making in mind: matte over gloss, calm colours, subtle patterns – everything to help your dishes take centre stage.
Food stylists looking to create in a beautiful setting
Photographers working with natural light for cookbooks, editorials or social content
Recipe developers shooting dishes for brands or platforms
Food brands wanting to showcase their products in a natural setting
Content creators and influencers creating lifestyle campaigns and collaborations
And even non-food shoots benefit from the warm, homey vibe of this kitchen as a styled corner. Think: a lingerie or loungewear shoot with a domestic twist, or cosy home content.
This kitchen isn’t just practical – it’s designed to enhance your visuals. Every material was chosen with photography in mind:
- The fronts and countertop are designed by Studio Fedde – minimalist, refined and with a natural texture that photographs beautifully.
- The splashback features colourful, playful Bounty Tiles from Meisjes van Steen – subtly striking and decorative without distraction,
- The kitchen is painted in the warm, modern colour "Tractor" from the HAY collection by The Farm Home – a tone that works wonderfully in natural light.
Every detail was selected with image-making in mind: matte over gloss, calm colours, subtle patterns – everything to help your dishes take centre stage.
Who uses this food styling kitchen?
This kitchen was designed for creative makers who tell stories through food and image. It’s ideal for:Food stylists looking to create in a beautiful setting
Photographers working with natural light for cookbooks, editorials or social content
Recipe developers shooting dishes for brands or platforms
Food brands wanting to showcase their products in a natural setting
Content creators and influencers creating lifestyle campaigns and collaborations
And even non-food shoots benefit from the warm, homey vibe of this kitchen as a styled corner. Think: a lingerie or loungewear shoot with a domestic twist, or cosy home content.
Hire daylight studio The Playground – now with kitchen
Looking for a daylight studio for food photography in Amsterdam? Then The Playground with kitchen is exactly what you need. Spacious, light-filled and flexible, it’s now also equipped with a visually impactful kitchen that supports your shoot from prep to post. Want to see it in action? Come and experience the vibe for yourself. Book a session, bring your props, and discover just how easy and enjoyable it is to work in a space that was designed to support your creative process.
