Kansas Sampler Foundation has been contacted by a New York City television production company looking for the right local restaurant or food product.
“Send the information to those who fit this description in your community. If you think you fit the description to the letter, or know someone that does, send your information directly to casting director Jessica Jorgensen, and copy me at [email protected],” said Marci Penner of the 
Kansas Sampler Foundation in a news release.
The request follows.
“My name is Jessica Jorgensen, and I’m a Casting Director for Leftfield Entertainment.
We’re a full-scale production company that creates a number of programs (Pawn Stars, Tiny House Nation, American Restoration, etc.) for a variety of networks including The History Channel, Discovery, A&E and National Geographic, to name a few.
“I am casting a new series for a major food network. The series is very similar in style to “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives” except it’s all about locally made and packaged food products.
“We are coming to Kansas and looking to spotlight the state’s most talented and inventive mom-and-pop food producers on an episode of the show. Whether it’s bacon jam, locally made and bottled smoked apple BBQ sauce, or “hot” honey, we are looking for proud food producers who would love to show off their products and show our hosts how they are made.
“The ideal candidates have Big personalities and know they make the best sauces, jams, condiments, candies, etc in their town. We’d love to hear about the hidden food gems in the area–that are off the beaten path. The more unique or unusual the product the better. We’d love to discover the best kept secret roadside food stands or small country stores that package their own wonderful foods! The unexpected place that packages an amazing food item would be a great find for us.
“If you can recommend any mom-and-pop businesses with delicious packaged food products in your area it would be amazing! Any food items that are specific to the region would be wonderful. We are not doing alcohol at this time.”
For more information contact:
Jessica Jorgensen
Casting Director – Leftfield Pictures
460 34th Street / 16th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Office: (347) 827-0834
Email: [email protected]