Literary agents looking for books about food and drink — page 3

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want food and drink, based on what they say on their public websites. “food and drink” is a subject tag; its identifier is food-and-drink. 90 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.

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Agents (51–75 of 90)

  • Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency · London

    Says: “East Asian cuisines”

    I am building a small, curated list of clients with whom I can collaborate and sell their books into the UK/US, alongside my translation rights work. In my spare time I’m an enthusiastic home cook and baker, and enjoy e…

  • Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB

    Says: “narrative food writing”

    Honor is open to all adult submissions but is particularly looking for literary and upmarket commercial fiction. In non-fiction Honor is looking for writing about culture and modern society. She is also especially inte…

  • Handspun Literary · US

    He is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, sci-fi, and other speculative fiction, as well as crossover fiction a la The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Lost Apothecary. He also loves the macabre (for…

  • Martin Literary Management · US

    Says: “Restaurant-focused works, whether cookbooks, or about the general world of restauranting”

    Primarily, I'm looking to build my list in genre fiction of all kinds. I have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy with a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization. I love writing with an appreciat…

  • Albert LaFarge Literary Agency · US

    Areas of interest include biography, criticism, history, memoir, and reportage, in areas including art and design, business, food, music, science, sports, travel, and urbanism. We champion deeply informed trade books (“…

  • BookEnds Literary Agency · US

    Amanda currently reps adult romance, mystery / crime / thrillers, upmarket and book club fiction, horror, and science fiction & fantasy. She also represents narrative nonfiction, especially projects exploring the literar…

  • Carol Mann Agency · US

    Says: “food and culture”

    As an agent, Joanne represents a wide array of nonfiction. She has vast experience working with academics and experts in diverse fields, helping them develop and write books for a broad market. She also has a particula…

  • David Luxton Associates · London

    David’s principal interests are in the fields of sport, music, food-writing and politics and he represents a diverse range of authors including countless high-profile sports personalities.

  • DeFiore & Company · US

    He currently represents writers in the world of music, pop culture, narrative non-fiction, food, young adult, literary fiction and humor. Interests also include science and any authors with great ideas and an equally st…

  • Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US

    Says: “cooking and food”

  • Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US

    Says: “food and cooking”

    Her passion as an editor for books on science and psychology, Western and holistic medicine, animals and nature, spiritual inquiry and practice, and food and cooking has carried into her work as an agent. She represents…

  • Grosvenor Literary Agency · US

    Grosvenor is interested in narrative nonfiction in the categories of history, biography, politics, current and foreign affairs, memoir, food, health, adventure, the environment and travel. She is particularly interested…

  • HG Literary · US

    Alex represents a variety of adult fiction and nonfiction. In literary fiction, he especially loves books that are style forward, poignant, or funny, ideally all three. He’s looking for character-driven upmarket novels w…

  • Hill Nadell Literary Agency · US

    Says: “food and culture”

    She represents writers of both fiction and narrative nonfiction. Writing matters, books matter, and here’s why it matters to me. As an agent, I’ve opened a submission and found everything from an enthralling first novel…

  • Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency · US

    His interests are varied: he represents nonfiction works, especially narrative nonfiction, histories, biographies, science, food and sports. He also represents fiction writers, particularly in the thriller, mystery and r…

  • Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US

    In adult and YA, Rebecca’s interests cover a wide range of genres, but most of all, she is interested in grounded, speculative stories, page-turning contemporary romance, non-linear storytelling, and elevated writing acr…

  • Martin Literary Management · US

    A subject matter expert in food and drink titles, Jen spent more than two decades as a cookbook editor and writer (she even went to culinary school!). She’s experienced in working with celebrity chefs, business owners, c…

  • Renaissance Literary & Talent · US

    She’s selectively building her list in nonfiction in the areas of science and technology; current events; law and politics; memoir; business and marketing; and art, design, food, and lifestyle.

  • Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US

    Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…

  • Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US

    Says: “how and what we eat”

    Sarah represents a range of fiction and nonfiction authors writing for the adult market. In fiction she focuses on upmarket and literary fiction that is accessible to a wide audience and contains beautiful language with…

  • Serendipity Literary Agency · US

    Says: “food and drink”

    Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices. She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…

  • Suzy Evans Literary Agency · US

    In the adult market, I’m on the hunt for great serious nonfiction, especially by historians looking to make a transition from an academic to trade audience and journalists who have something unique and significant to say…

  • The Book Group · US

    Sophie represents a wide range of authors, including New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelists and children’s book writers. She champions projects with a wide commercial appeal that balance accessibility with de…

  • The Ekus Group · US

    Sally Ekus is a Senior Literary Agent at JVNLA where she spearheads The Ekus Group, a boutique culinary division specializing in cookbook and lifestyle titles. She represents a wide range of culinary, health, wellness,…

  • The Elizabeth Kaplan Literary Agency · US

    Elizabeth's main areas of focus include: literary fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction (especially issue-based books), history, biography, food writing and cookbooks and memoir. We welcome new authors in t…

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