For over 40 years we have been
the go-to agency for all things culinary!
We support and advance the careers of culinary professionals around the globe. We find high-profile publishing, media, and endorsement opportunities for our clients.
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Our Team
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Lisa Ekus
Founder and President
Whether helping established chefs or rising stars make their mark on the culinary landscape, the common denominator in Lisa’s career has been giving people the tools they need to follow their passion. In her not-so-spare time she loves antiquing, traveling, cooking and reads fiction voraciously.
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Sally Ekus
Co-owner and Literary Agent
Sally represents a wide range of culinary talent, from first-time cookbook authors and seasoned chefs, to professional food writers and bloggers, with a few television personalities as well. Sally loves being the liaison between an author and their publisher, and takes great pride in guiding authors towards their dreams of publication.
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Jaimee Constantine
Culinary Talent Agent and Contracts Manager
Jaimee leads the Culinary Talent division and is the Contracts Manager. Jaimee oversees all of The Ekus Group’s bookkeeping. She is obsessed with anything to do with desserts and baking, stemming from her many hours of baking with her grandmother as a child.
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What People are Saying
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“Our experience working with The Lisa Ekus Group was extraordinary. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.”
–Rebecca Carlisle, Senior Pr & Marketing Manager Union Square Hospitality Group
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“TLEG has agented more than 15 of my cookbooks and connected me with various clients for other writing and recipe development work. It’s been a fruitful partnership and a wonderful friendship.”
–David Joachim, author, editor and collaborator on more than 40 cookbooks
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“I have been with the Lisa Ekus group for 11 years and they have always gone above and beyond to ensure my success. The personal attention that you receive is second to none and makes you feel like a well loved family member, not just a client.”
–Chef Kevin Gillespie, Executive Chef & Owner, Gunshow, Cookbook Author
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“From multiple cookbook contracts to countless networking opportunities, they truly are the best team to have in your corner. I couldn’t imagine my career without TLEG!”
–Allyson Kramer, Cookbook Author
