Meet Christen!

Christen Clinkscales is a commercial and editorial food stylist based in South Carolina. Christen also works as a recipe developer, food photographer, and social media manager for clients. She grew up in Greenville, SC, and attended Clemson University. After college, she moved to New York City, where she worked in marketing for 5 years. During her time in New York City, she attended night classes at the Institute of Culinary Education before relocating back to Greenville, SC.

Christen has worked as a food stylist for Wicked Weed Brewing, The UPS Store, FarmRich Foods, Spinx Gas Station, and Idahoan Foods. She has worked with agencies like EP+Co, Cargo Agency, and The Brandon Agency on behalf of their clients.

Christen has run her social media management agency, CC Media, since 2021, where she helps businesses of all kinds elevate their online presence with scroll-stopping content, strategic social media management, and Meta Advertising.

Christen is a fierce advocate for local businesses and is very involved in the food scene in Greenville through her food Instagram account @ChristenEats, which she started in 2016. Through her account, she has worked with brands such as Duke’s Mayonnaise, euphoria, Visit Beaufort, Visit York County SC, Harris Teeter, L’Oleologie Olive Oil, Riceland Foods, and Wisconsin Cheese.

Christen makes regular appearances on FOX Carolina’s “What’s for Dinner” cooking segment.

Besides cooking, styling, and working on her photography skills, Christen enjoys spending time at home with her hound, Hazel, and traveling the world.