Can I use this chef plating gourmet dish photo for free, commercially?

Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Chef Plating Gourmet Dish” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/chef-plating-gourmet-dish-1d231749) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “chef's hands plating a dish in a restaurant kitchen” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Chef Plating Gourmet Dish — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A chef uses fork and knife to arrange a plated gourmet dish in a restaurant kitchen

About this photo

A chef's hands carefully finish plating an elegant fine dining dish on a white plate atop a stainless steel kitchen counter. This clean, professional shot works well for restaurant marketing, culinary content, and hospitality design.

Prompt: “chef's hands plating a dish in a restaurant kitchen” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot matching the brief, with natural lighting, anatomically correct hands, and only minor indistinct background blur that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: chef plating dish · gourmet food plating · fine dining preparation · chef hands cooking

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this chef plating gourmet dish photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Chef Plating Gourmet Dish” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/chef-plating-gourmet-dish-1d231749) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “chef's hands plating a dish in a restaurant kitchen” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more people images like this?: Browse the People collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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