PARTNERS
Here is some additional information about the wonderful partners we have which has resulted in the best equipped studio for food in London. We have been lucky enough to hand pick them as they are the best in their field. We would like to thank them for their continued support and love the fact the studio is so cool because of them.
ABOUT HOWARD SHOOTER
Howard Shooter has been a food photographer and food director for over 20 years.
Over that time he has worked on many International and National food brands whether they be editorial, PR, Packaging, Design and Advertising. He mainly shoots design and advertising food photography currently and specialises in visual branding and re-branding for household names. These include the new look for Wagamama, Giraffe, Ed’s Diner, Mr Kipling, Weetabix, Alpen, Mission and Del Ugo (which has seen their new look help them to become market leader in the fresh filled pasta market).
Howard Shooter also directs food films for everyone from Dolmio, Marks and Spencer, Kikkoman, Aldi and Tesco.
He has been Creative Consultant for National Geographic Food shooting two of their covers and has been a finalist in the prestigious Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year for the last 5 years.
It is with this experience which has helped him create a food studio hire business which really understands the needs of not just the photographer and director, but also the food stylist, props stylist and DOP.
Food Studio Hire
Unit A, 44 St. Pauls Crescent
Camden, London NW1 9TN
+44 (0) 7483 306 009
info@howardshooter.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Of course, no problem at all but please give us notice so we can check that it is OK with whoever might be using the space.
We have a friendly neighbor who will always let us use his garden on request. There is an additional fee , please see the garden section for more details and we are happy to use a BBQ in his space.
We have deep fat fryers, induction hobs, irons and ironing boards, trestle tables, reflectors, sous vide machine, Ooni pizza oven, knife sharpener. Please call us for anything more specific.
Sadly no… we’re only a relatively small setup up so there’s nowhere to put one. Sorry!
Yes… but please check to make sure we have the right connection. It is a minefield but we do have 32 amp and 16 amp in each studio.
Yes, either in one of our garages or there are bike racks immediately on the left hand side as you go through the gate.
On arriving please press the arrow on the intercom system and press either “Unit A” or “Howard Shooter”. Once through the gate we are immediately on the right hand side. Because of the nature of the way the gate works this is preferable than phoning the studio up.
On leaving please go to the far right of the gate and press the green button on the side of the dark green box.
We wanted to be as transparent as possible so instead of increasing our studio fees we’ve had to add on an additional fee to cover the additional cost in energy prices.
As a rule we tend to think of the larger studio 1 as suitable for cook ups, commercials, podcasts, livesteams and filming in general Studio 2 can be used for all of these things but is a little smaller so more suitable for smaller filming shoots and stills photography.
Backgrounds Prop Hire are literally a 2 minute drive away and we also have a very extensive props collection for hire in our dedicated props room.
Camden Town and Kings Cross underground stations are a 15 minute walk away. Camden overground station is a little nearer. Maps can be seen under contact.
Of the large supermarkets there is a Waitrose in Kings Cross and a Sainsburys in Camden. Closer to home there is a Nisa, local supermarket and small Sainsburys within a five minute walk.
We are very dog friendly, (assuming the dog is friendly 🙂 ) Just let us know beforehand in case anyone suffers from any allergies.
We tend to use Deliveroo which has over 300 options which directly deliver to our studios. Feel free to bring in outside caterers as an alternative.
We provide excellent bean to cup coffee which is provided by one of our partners, Artisan Coffee. There are a vast range of teas to choose from including good old builders tea. We also always provide milk and milk alternatives on request.
Props will always be available and charged as per the day rate of £150 ex vat. If the equipment is available it is always on site and usual charges apply.
Most people leave the studios in a clean state. We don’t expect them to be exactly as you found them but respecting the spaces is always important. If the studio is left in a complete mess we do have the right to charge a fee for additional time needed to clean the space.
All studios come equipped with annually inspected fire extinguishers, fire blankets, a first aid kit and emergency lighting. The main doors are the main exit in the event of evacuation.
We charge per hour before 8.30am and after 6.00pm. Rates are available on the website. If you run over we will stay open until you finish, usual rates apply.
Please email us with any parking requests. Depending on how busy the studio is, has an effect on how many spaces might be available but we guarantee that each studio has 2 spaces (if they require them). The parking charges are on the website under rates.
We will invoice you within 5 days and the terms are strictly 30 days. All prices exclude VAT
We will always try to be as flexible and understanding as possible as we know some changes are unavoidable for personal reasons.
If you confirm a booking and cancel up to a week before we will charge you 50% of the studio hire fee.
If you confirm a booking and cancel within 24 hours we will charge you 100% of the cancellation fee.
We ask for provisional and confirmed bookings to be made in writing via an email to info@howardshooter.com. Feel free to call us with any questions or availability beforehand on 020 7267 8414.
Unit A, 44 St. Pauls Crescent
Camden, London NW1 9TN
+44 (0) 7973 761 790
info@howardshooter.com
Included Equipment
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
Studio 1 inc Prep Kitchen:
All Main appliances are Miele: Automatic bean to cup coffee machine All kitchens are fully fitted with bowls, pyrex jugs, cutlery and crockery etc.. Kenwood Appliances included: 1 KMix Stand Mixers |
Studio 2:
All Main appliances are Miele: Automatic bean to cup coffee machineCirculon/Meyer induction friendly pots and pans throughout All kitchens are fully fitted with bowls, pyrex jugs, cutlery and crockery etc.. Kenwood Appliances included: 1 KMix Stand Mixers |
Combined includes Studio 1, Studio 2 and Prep Kitchen:
6 single Ovens 2 Automatic bean to cup coffee machines All kitchens are fully fitted with bowls, pyrex jugs, cutlery and crockery etc.. Kenwood Appliances included: 3 KMix Stand Mixers |
STUDIO EQUIPMENT
Foba/Cambo Stand |
Unit A, 44 St. Pauls Crescent
Camden, London NW1 9TN
+44 (0) 7973 761 790
info@howardshooter.com
Included Equipment
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
Studio 1 inc Prep Kitchen:
All Main appliances are Miele:
4 single Ovens
2 full size Fridge
2 full size Freezer
2 five Burner Gas Hob
2 Instant boil Quooker Tap
2 Microwave
2 Dishwasher
2 complete sets of Global Knives
Automatic bean to cup coffee machine
Circulon/Meyer induction friendly pots and pans throughout
Circulon Utensils and baking trays
All kitchens are fully fitted with bowls, pyrex jugs, cutlery and crockery etc..
Kenwood Appliances included:
1 KMix Stand Mixers
1 KMix Excel Food Processors
1 KMix Hand Blenders
1 KMix Blender
1 KMix Toasters
1 KMix Hand Mixer
Studio 2:
All Main appliances are Miele:
2 single Ovens
1 full size Fridge
1 full size Freezer
1 five Burner Gas Hob
1 Instant boil Quooker Tap
1 Microwave
1 Dishwasher
1 complete sets of Global Knives
Automatic bean to cup coffee machineCirculon/Meyer induction friendly pots and pans throughout
Circulon Utensils and baking trays
All kitchens are fully fitted with bowls, pyrex jugs, cutlery and crockery etc..
Kenwood Appliances included:
1 KMix Stand Mixers
1 KMix Excel Food Processors
1 KMix Hand Blenders
1 KMix Blender
1 KMix Toasters
1 KMix Hand Mixer
Combined includes Studio 1, Studio 2 and Prep Kitchen:
6 single Ovens
3 full size Fridges
3 full size Freezers
3 five Burner Gas Hobs
3 Instant boil Quooker Taps
3 Microwaves
3 Dishwashers
3 complete sets of Global Knives
2 Automatic bean to cup coffee machines
Scanpan induction friendly pots and pans throughout
Scanpan Utensils and baking trays
All kitchens are fully fitted with bowls, pyrex jugs, cutlery and crockery etc..
Kenwood Appliances included:
3 KMix Stand Mixers
3 KMix Excel Food Processors
3 KMix Hand Blenders
3 KMix Blender
3 KMix Toasters
3 KMix Hand Mixer
STUDIO EQUIPMENT
Foba/Cambo Stand
Sonos with Ipad and Spotify/radio throughout
Air Conditioning in studio, prep kitchen and make up room
Electric Blinds, both diffusion and blackout.
Kick Steps
Trestle tables
Step Ladders
Poly Board Stands
USB charging points
Network Points
Phase 3 electrical point
Lighting Rig
Mobile Platform for attaching lights to rig