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Lights, Camera, Candles: From Movie Sets to Luxurious Scents

Lights, Camera, Candles: From Movie Sets to Luxurious Scents

From Movie Sets to Candle Scents: How My Time Catering on Film Sets Shaped Wax Crescent

Before I started Wax Crescent, my world was all about food—and not just any food, but creating meals for some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. For years, I worked behind the scenes on movie and TV sets, where every day was an adventure. Our kitchen wasn’t stationary; it was a mobile food truck, moving from one location to the next depending on where the shoot took us. One day we could be in the heart of the city, and the next we’d be out in the middle of nowhere, cooking meals for up to 600 people in a single day. It was intense, exhilarating, and one of the most creatively challenging experiences of my life.

Feeding the cast and crew of shows like 30 Rock and Sex and the City meant constantly adapting, not only to new locations but to new tastes. Actors, directors, and production staff all had different preferences and dietary needs, and my job was to craft meals that weren’t just good—they had to be memorable. It wasn’t just about cooking; it was about blending flavors in unexpected ways, finding balance, and creating something that left an impression. This experience expanded my palate and pushed me to think outside the box when it came to ingredients.

A fun moment: in the final episode of Sex and the City, I even appeared as an extra. It’s the scene where Samantha’s boyfriend is working on his film set and I played–you guessed it–the caterer. While my face didn’t make the cut, my ponytail did! 

The Connection to Candle Making

What does all of this have to do with candles? Well, a lot actually. Working in food is all about creating experiences. You’re not just feeding people; you’re crafting something sensory, something that tells a story. When I transitioned from food to candle-making, I realized that the same principles applied. Just like a great meal is built on layers of flavor, a great candle is built on layers of scent and nuanced complexities.

Creating unique scent combinations for Wax Crescent comes from that same creative space I tapped into while making meals for some of the industry’s top celebrities. I learned to blend the unexpected—pairing unlikely ingredients in ways that work together to create something new and exciting. When I create a candle like Pistachio & Lemon or Black Fig & Bergamot, I’m thinking about how each note will hit you, how it will evolve as the candle burns, just like a well-crafted dish transforms on the palate.

My years catering on set weren’t just about feeding people; they were about crafting moments, and that’s something I carry with me into Wax Crescent. Whether it’s balancing the rich, comforting notes in the Dirty Chai & Oat Milk candle or the fresh, bright layers in my seasonal scents, I draw on those same skills I honed on movie sets.

From Feeding Movie Stars to Connecting with You

Those days of feeding celebrities taught me so much about creativity, flexibility, and the importance of details—whether in food or in candles. Now, I pour that same energy into every Wax Crescent candle. Each scent is thoughtfully crafted, drawing on my background in food to create an experience, not just a fragrance.

I’m grateful for where this journey has taken me—from the movie sets of New York to creating something that brings warmth, comfort, and light into people’s homes. I hope that when you light a Wax Crescent candle, it brings not just a beautiful fragrance but a sense of connection and care, from my hands to your space.

Honor Your Light,

Kym