$2,500 Home Chef Commercial Casting Call

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 392,000 - 530,000; Full time

Job summary

4 Star Casting in Chicago is seeking experienced stand-ins, photo doubles, and hand doubles for an upcoming Home Chef commercial filming in Chicago, IL. The production will double for Gordon Ramsay and Tilly Ramsay during kitchen scenes, with performers who closely match the required measurements and are comfortable in a kitchen environment.

Selected talent may perform basic food preparation, knife work, and hand actions for close-up shots.

Qualifications

• Must have EP Casting profile confirmed.
• Experience as stand-in, photo double, or hand double preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in, photo double, and/or hand double for Gordon Ramsay or Tilly Ramsay
• Match the positioning and movements required for camera and lighting setups
• Perform basic cutting, cooking, and food-preparation actions for kitchen scenes
• Complete close-up hand actions naturally and consistently when working as a hand double
• Handle kitchen tools and ingredients confidently on camera
• Repeat movements accurately to maintain continuity between takes
• Follow detailed direction from the commercial production team
• Remain available throughout both scheduled filming days

Skills

Stand-in coordination

Knife skills

Cooking basics

Continuity

On-camera presence

Job description

$2,500/Day Home Chef Commercial Casting Photo & Hand Doubles

Job Description

4 Star Casting is seeking experienced stand-ins, photo doubles, and hand doubles for an upcoming Home Chef commercial filming in Chicago, Illinois. The production is casting talent to double for Gordon Ramsay and Tilly Ramsay during kitchen and food-preparation scenes.
This high-paying commercial opportunity is looking for performers who closely match the specified physical measurements and are comfortable working naturally in a kitchen environment. Selected talent may perform basic food preparation, cutting, cooking, and detailed hand work for close-up shots.
Filming is scheduled for October 8 and October 9, 2026, with approximately 10-hour production days. Applicants must have open availability for both dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in, photo double, and/or hand double for Gordon Ramsay or Tilly Ramsay
• Match the positioning and movements required for camera and lighting setups
• Perform basic cutting, cooking, and food-preparation actions for kitchen scenes
• Complete close-up hand actions naturally and consistently when working as a hand double
• Handle kitchen tools and ingredients confidently on camera
• Repeat movements accurately to maintain continuity between takes
• Follow detailed direction from the commercial production team
• Remain available throughout both scheduled filming days

Requirements

• Gordon Ramsay Double: Caucasian male, late 50s–early 60s, approximately 6'2" and 220 lbs.; size 42 suit, 34 pants, L/XL T-shirt, and size 15 shoes
• Tilly Ramsay Double: Caucasian female, early 20s–early 30s, approximately 5'7"; 36" bust, 28" waist, 37" hips; clothing sizes 10–12 and size 7.5 shoes
• Hand-double applicants should have hands that closely match the appropriate performer in size and appearance
• Hand-double submissions require current photos showing palms up and palms down
• Must be comfortable using knives and performing basic cutting and cooking tasks
• Applicants should describe relevant cooking, food-preparation, or knife skills in their submission
• Must have a confirmed EP Casting profile
• Must have open availability for October 8 and October 9, 2026
• Must be able to work in Chicago, Illinois

Compensation

• $2,500 per talent, per day
• Approximately 10-hour production days
• Two scheduled filming dates
• Paid commercial stand-in, photo-double, and hand-double opportunity