Tom Booton’s dishes at Wimbledon
I’ve had several food shoots at Wimbledon lately, photographing dishes for the different levels of hospitality at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. This commission for Levy UK & Ireland focused on the Members’ Restaurant, with food created by Tom Booton.
Tom became the youngest head chef in the history of The Grill at The Dorchester in 2019, aged just 26. The restaurant was later renamed The Grill by Tom Booton.
Colour, shape and the finer details
There’s a lot to enjoy photographing in these dishes. The layered greens, delicate garnishes and golden pastry each give the photographs something different. Against the white plates and table linen, those colours stand out beautifully.
I photographed the food from a mixture of angles. The lower views show the height of the dishes and bring the restaurant table into the picture, with its glassware, cutlery and flowers. Looking straight down gives a clearer view of the arrangement across the plate.
A colourful finish
The desserts brought another change of colour and presentation. The red fruit in the glass dish makes a striking photograph, while the strawberries on their white plate feel particularly at home at Wimbledon.
This shoot is part of the wider food photography I do for caterers, restaurants and hospitality venues. I enjoy the variety that comes with photographing a menu, giving each dish attention while keeping the photographs consistent as a collection.
Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss photography for your menu or hospitality offering.
