Imaginative Cuisine is a UK-based culinary foodservice company founded in 2003 by chef-turned-entrepreneur Rick Pott, blending professional kitchen experience with food development expertise to deliver innovative ingredients and flavour-enhancing products to chefs and culinary professionals. From its production facility in Somerset, Imaginative Cuisine designs, manufactures and exports a diverse range of value-added and trend-setting food products to markets in over 20 countries, serving restaurants, caterers, hotels and foodservice operators who seek quality and creativity in every dish.
Driven by a passion for taste profiles that elevate food from good to exceptional, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in professional kitchens by creating products that combine unique flavour, versatility and convenience. Imaginative Cuisine’s award-winning ranges feature inventive culinary solutions including garnishing oils, balsamic glazes, Freshburst® flavour pearls, Gastrodust finishing powders and Gastropaint® edible plate paints. These products support chefs in enhancing presentation, texture and flavour while streamlining preparation time, enabling both fine dining and high-volume foodservice environments to deliver standout dishes.
Imaginative Cuisine’s dedication to innovation and quality is recognised through international food awards for trends and innovation, reflecting its role as a leader in creative gastronomic ingredients. From bespoke development for specific kitchen needs to supplying globally used culinary products, Imaginative Cuisine combines culinary heritage with forward-thinking product design to inspire chefs, caterers and food professionals seeking distinctive and impactful ways to enrich menus and delight diners.