Western Research Kitchens

A subsidiary of Lee & Associates, Inc., Western Research Kitchens was formed in 1950 to provide a unique service to the food and related products industries. This service provides clients with a comprehensive public relations approach covering all phases of communication to the public at large.

Over the years, we have developed a valuable rapport with food editors and food writers throughout the entire country. We are in contact with these influential people daily. We have a top-level staff of professional home economists and chefs who develop, test and refine recipes for a great range of clientele. We are also restaurant consultants and can provide in-store training and conduct food seminars, closely integrating the public relations, advertising, merchandising and sales programs for our clients.

IACP at Lee & Associates, January 31, 2005
Lee & Associates principals (standing from left to right, Leo Pearlstein, Howard Pearlstein and Frank Pearlstein) are visited by over 30 members of the International Association of culinary Professionals (IACP) on a recent tour to Los Angeles. They shared highlights of their agency's 55-year history of promoting food and beverage clients, including their oldest account, Mrs. Cubbison's Dressing products.
(Photo taken January 31, 2005 at Lee & Associates' office in Los Angeles.)

The executive staff prides itself on working with many foodservice, industrial, and culinary organizations around the country. The firm also has personal contact with professional chefs in virtually every state and all segments of the foodservice industry and has an extended staff of home economists, food technologists, dieticians, nutritionists, cookbook authors, medical doctors, and other industry influentials, all for the benefit of our clients.

Some of the many specialized activities we offer our food-related clients in addition to our public relations and advertising services include:
  • Co-Write Cookbooks
  • Company Publications
  • Coupon Counseling
  • Dietitian Counseling
  • Direct Mail Campaigns
  • Educational Information
  • Food Feature Writing
  • Food News Releases
  • Food Seminars
  • In-Store Promotions
  • In-Store Training
  • Label Counseling
  • New Product Development
  • Nutrition Research
  • Package Counseling
  • Product Evaluation
  • Product Sampling
  • Professional Chef Counseling
  • Professional Food Photography / Styling
  • Professional Industry Contacts
  • Recipe Booklet Production
  • Recipe Development
  • Recipe Testing
  • Restaurant Consultation
  • Satellite News Releases/lnterviews
  • Special Bulletins & Reports
  • Television & Radio Appearances
  • Television & Radio Commercials

The Western Research Kitchens Team

Click here for more information on our Western Research Kitchens primary team.

Food & Beverage Clients

Click here for a listing of useful  Food & Beverage Clients.

Food Industry Resource Links

Click here for a listing of our  Food Industry Resource Links.
[ top of page ]      [ home ]      [ about us ]      [ services ]      [ clients ]      [ contact us ]      [ site map ]