If you can afford it, then it is advisable to hire a Food Stylist through an agency. They make a lot of money because their work is very specialized and detailed. They know how to work with different foods to create art. Stylists also cook the food to make sure that the particular dish looks a certain way for the photo shoot. But most photographers are likely to be their own Food Stylist in order to save money. Do research on the particular food as you figure out different ways to creatively and artistically displaying the art sculpture food dish.