Work With Me
Hi, I'm Chelsea Plummer — the recipe developer, food photographer, and certified running coach behind Mae's Menu and Mae's Media.
I've been cooking since I was 13, testing recipes obsessively ever since, and building Mae's Menu into a trusted resource for active people who want to eat well without making it complicated. I'm a Northwestern grad, RRCA Certified Running Coach, Boston Marathon qualifier, and mom to a very opinionated toddler who serves as my most brutally honest taste tester.
Mae's Menu reaches an engaged audience of runners, athletes, and active families who are actively looking for high-protein, balanced, and genuinely delicious food. These are people who care about what they eat AND actually cook — making them an ideal audience for food, fitness, kitchen, and lifestyle brands.
Mae's Media — Freelance Content Strategy & Writing
Through Mae's Media, my freelance content and strategy arm, I work with food bloggers, wellness brands, and content creators who need a skilled writer and strategist in their corner.
Mae's Media services include:
Blog post writing and SEO content strategy — long-form recipe posts, ingredient guides, and evergreen content written with search intent in mind
Newsletter copywriting — engaging email content that actually gets opened and clicked
Content audits and strategy — helping brands and bloggers identify what's working, what's not, and what to do next
Recipe writing and development — for brands, cookbooks, and content creators who need a professional recipe developer
Food photography for bloggers — clean, bright, Pinterest-ready food photography for fellow content creators who need professional images without the overhead of a full photography studio
Interested in Mae's Media services? Reach out at [email protected]
Mae's Menu Brand Partnerships
Sponsored Content
I create authentic, story-driven sponsored posts that integrate your product naturally into real recipes my audience actually makes. Every partnership is genuine — I only work with brands I personally use and believe in, which means my recommendations actually land.
Recipe Development
Recipe development is at the heart of everything I do. I develop, test, and refine recipes multiple times before they're ready — and I bring that same rigor to client work. Whether you need one recipe or a full series, I'll create something that's both delicious and on-brand.
Food Photography
I shoot all of Mae's Menu's photography in-house and have developed a clean, bright, appetizing aesthetic that performs well on Pinterest, Instagram, and search. Available for food styling and photography for brands, cookbooks, and product shoots.
Brand Ambassador Partnerships
I'm active on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and email and available for ongoing ambassador relationships with brands that align with Mae's Menu's active lifestyle values.
Who I Work With
Mae's Menu and Mae's Media are the right fit for brands and creators in:
- Food and grocery
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Health, fitness, and active lifestyle
- Running and endurance sports nutrition
- Family and parenting
- Food blogging and content creation
A Note on Authenticity
I share my honest opinion — always. I only partner with brands I genuinely use and would recommend to a close friend. That's not a disclaimer; it's how I've built an audience that actually trusts me.
Let's Talk
Interested in working together — whether for Mae's Menu partnerships or Mae's Media services? Reach out at [email protected] and tell me about your brand or project. I'll get back to you within 48 business hours.
A few things I don't offer:
- Guest posting on Mae's Menu
- Paid link insertions
- Reviews of products I haven't personally tested
