Can I use this chef stirring steaming stockpot 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 Stirring Steaming Stockpot” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/chef-stirring-steaming-stockpot-80b6e686) — CC BY 4.0

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The original is 1024×1536 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “Middle Eastern line cook in his twenties stirring a huge steaming stockpot in an industrial kitchen, backlit steam” 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 Stirring Steaming Stockpot — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Young Middle Eastern chef stirs a large steaming stockpot in an industrial kitchen

About this photo

A young line cook in a chef's coat stirs a bubbling, steaming stockpot in a professional restaurant kitchen, with soft backlit steam creating a warm, focused scene. This image works well for restaurant staffing, culinary training, and commercial kitchen content.

Prompt: “Middle Eastern line cook in his twenties stirring a huge steaming stockpot in an industrial kitchen, backlit steam” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed, natural lighting, matches the brief perfectly, with only minor softness in the out of focus background.

Also searched as: line cook stirring stockpot · industrial kitchen cooking · steaming pot restaurant chef · middle eastern chef work

Direct file: 1024×1536 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this chef stirring steaming stockpot 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 Stirring Steaming Stockpot” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/chef-stirring-steaming-stockpot-80b6e686) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1024×1536 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “Middle Eastern line cook in his twenties stirring a huge steaming stockpot in an industrial kitchen, backlit steam” 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 food & drink images like this?: Browse the Food & Drink collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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