How to Hire a Food Blog Writer

Written By Lauren Phelps

Hiring a food blog writer can be a game-changer for your business by freeing up your time, improving your blog’s SEO, and helping you show up consistently online. But handing off your content can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve spent years building a brand and a voice your readers trust!

If you're thinking about outsourcing your blog writing but don’t know where to start, here’s what to look for (and what to avoid) when hiring a food blog writer.

Why Hire a Food Blog Writer?

Blog writing is a time-consuming parts of running a food blog. From researching keywords, writing detailed recipe steps, and adding value for readers, it’s a lot! A food blog writer helps you:

  • Stay consistent with new content

  • Improve SEO rankings with keyword-focused writing

  • Keep your voice strong, even when you’re not the one writing

  • Free up time for recipe testing, photography, partnerships, and more

What to Look for in a Food Blog Writer

Not all writers are the same! Especially when it comes to food. Here's what to look for when hiring:

Experience in Food & Recipe Writing

You want someone who understands how to write clear, trustworthy, and accurate recipe content. Culinary experience or food blogging background is a huge plus (bonus points if they’ve managed their own blog!).

Knowledge of SEO

A good food blog writer knows how to naturally work in keywords, structure posts for search engines, and write content that ranks without sounding generic.

Ability to Match Your Voice

The best food blog writers can mimic your tone and style so the posts feel like you wrote them! 

A Smooth Workflow

Hiring a writer should make your life easier, not more complicated. Look for someone who has a clear process and go-getter attitude.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring

Before you commit, here are a few questions to ask a potential food blog writer:

  • What experience do you have with food or recipe content?

  • Can I see writing samples or a test post?

  • How do you handle SEO and keyword research?

  • How do you make sure the content matches my voice?

  • What does your monthly workflow look like?

  • Do you offer packages or à la carte posts?

How to Know When It’s Time to Outsource

If you're constantly behind on blog posts, struggling to stay consistent, or avoiding writing altogether, it might be time to bring someone in. A food blog writer can help you maintain your blog’s momentum without burning out!

Want to Hire a Food Blog Writer?

I’ve been writing SEO-optimized food blog content for over three years, and I also run my own blog, so I know the struggle. My services are designed to help you save time, show up consistently, and keep growing your blog with content that feels authentic and valuable to your readers.

👉 Click here to learn more about my writing packages or contact me to get started with a test post.

Lauren Phelps