SOMMER HOUSE connects culinary talent, brands and consumers through a shared love of all things culinary.

Founded in 2023, Sommer House is rethinking the old rules of talent management, and is rooted in our flexible, positive approach and wide-ranging relationships. Besides our exclusive talent roster, we also have a network of culinary talent that extends far and wide. Services include talent management, casting, brand consulting, speaking engagements, festival sponsorships and corporate and private chef placements.

Jennifer Sommer, Founder

Having served as both West Coast Director and Editor of Food & Wine magazine over 15 years, Jennifer Sommer had a front-row seat to the nation’s growing obsession with chef culture. Her unique background on “both sides of the masthead” and now the fast-paced world of social media, offers our clients extensive experience in story telling to build integrated programs and partnerships across print, social media, experiential marketing and more. She is renowned and sought after for her ability to spot up and coming talent and trends in the culinary space, whether for Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs or discovering the next TikTok sensation. Not to mention, a knack for finding the next best place to eat.

Lila Silver, Social Director and Talent Manager

After years of working as a Digital Strategist for a New York-based Creative Services and Talent Management agency, Lila Silver has taken her knowledge of the social and digital landscape to help talent speak their truth and create communities that care. Lila has a unique ability to nurture talent through thoughtful strategic planning to help them align with partnerships that serve their goals. She resides on the beautiful coast of Maine enjoying the rich culinary scene Portland has to offer! 

Talia Sommer, Talent Coordinator

Talia Sommer is a digital native and grew up surrounded by endless food festivals, chef driven dinners and more. A passion for media and discovering talent made her a natural fit to join Sommer House as Talent Coordinator. She recently graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Madison with a double major in Mass Communications and Political Science and is a project management genius. Splitting her time between Los Angeles and NYC, you can find her binging reality TV and trying new restaurants.

OUR PARTNERS

• Target

• All-Clad

• Vox

• Lodge

• Starbucks

• TikTok

• Kroger

• Vitamix

• Califia

• Diageo

• L'Oreal

• Kerrygold

• Ooni

• Food52

• Hourglass

• Zwilling

• Meta

• James Beard

• Pinterest

• Target • All-Clad • Vox • Lodge • Starbucks • TikTok • Kroger • Vitamix • Califia • Diageo • L'Oreal • Kerrygold • Ooni • Food52 • Hourglass • Zwilling • Meta • James Beard • Pinterest

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