10 Publications that Pay for Writing About Food & Drink

Here are 10 food and drink publications in the Litworth markets database that pay freelance writers.

  1. The Food Section is a newsletter covering food and drink across the American South, with a focus on reported stories that showcase the region’s diversity. According to its guidelines, it pays $1,114.98 for a feature story, $200 for a short feature and $150 for a book review.
  2. Vittles is a UK food-and-culture magazine that is currently open to pitches for restaurant coverage and timely opinion pieces. According to its guidelines, it pays £800 for a reported newsletter piece, £600 for opinion pieces or personal essays, £500 plus expenses for reviews and £100 for Six of One recommendations.
  3. Pellicle is a UK-based drinks publication telling stories about the people, places, history and culture of beer, wine and cider. According to its guidelines, it pays £375 for features, £525 for long reads and £675 for photo essays.
  4. Foodism is a Toronto food magazine that publishes print-first features on the city’s diverse food scene, along with travel stories. According to its guidelines, it pays a flat rate of $600 for 1,200–1,500-word features and $0.40 per word for travel guides.
  5. Eat Your World is an online guide to regional foods and drinks around the world that wants researched pieces with a personal cultural angle. According to its guidelines, it pays $75–$125 for blog articles and $350–$500 for destination guides with photos.
  6. Wine Enthusiast covers wine, spirits, beer and cocktails and accepts pitches for news, features, profiles, explainers, travel guides, recipes and pairing guides. According to its guidelines, digital rates begin at $0.50 per word.
  7. Fisher & Farmer publishes writing about food, land and water for editions in Ireland, the U.K. and the American South, rooted in fishing, farming, foraging and hunting. According to its guidelines, it pays a base rate of $0.40 per word (USD) for all commissioned work.
  8. Bon Appétit is seeking reported articles on the food world, profiles of people in food, hot takes and personal essays with a strong angle. According to its guidelines, standard rates begin at $250 for stories of around 400 words and go up from there.
  9. Pit Magazine is a UK magazine with roots in pit barbecue cooking that also strays into food history, culture and beyond. According to its guidelines, it generally pays £150–£200 per piece.
  10. WineMaker is a magazine for home winemakers in the U.S. and Canada that runs how-to articles of 1,500–3,000 words. According to its guidelines, it pays $75–$300, depending on the article’s length and complexity and the writer’s experience.
 

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