Tabitha Brown, Thomas Straker, Ahmad Alzahabi, and more round up our list of top TikTok chefs and foodies! These food creators whip up quick and easy recipes that are just as fun to watch as they are to make.
TikTok is more than just a platform for dance challenges. For millions of audiences (both young and old!), it’s the go-to place for easy-to-follow, low-ingredient recipes.
The people leading the charge? The best TikTok chefs and food influencers who’ve mastered the art of cooking and entertaining. These creators know how to hook viewers in under a minute, and they just keep getting better and better.
If you’re looking to expand your culinary (and social media marketing) horizons, we have the best sous chefs for you. Give it up for the world’s favorite TikTok chefs and foodies: hope you’re hungry!
Tabitha Brown | @iamtabithabrown
Famously dubbed the world’s favorite mom, Tabitha is a Southern content creator and actress who exploded in popularity by sharing her vegan recipes. She’s one of our favorite TikTok chefs purely for her genuineness, reassuring voice, and ability to make the most complex techniques and recipes look easy.
Ahmad Alzahabi | @thegoldenbalance
Like many Americans, Ahmed grew up watching The Food Network and always knew he wanted to pursue a career in the culinary world. At only 28 years old, he brings a Syrian flair to his “final product” and recipes, which are easy to follow and, most of all, delicious!
Shereen Pavlides | @cookingwithshereen
Shereen is the Italian mother you didn’t know you needed. She has nearly two decades of experience working in food media, holding various roles, including recipe developer for food magazines and Fortune 500 companies, food stylist for live TV, and host of cooking shows. She loves sharing her recipes and cooking tips to connect and engage with her followers (5 million on TikTok alone!). Don’t disappoint her!
Tiffy Cooks | @tiffycooks
Tiffy is a huge foodie who loves to cook, eat, and share her Asian-inspired recipes with the world. She was born in Taiwan, home to some of the world's best street food, so you can count on her cooking content to incorporate all your Asian favorites!
Sara | @nutrientmatters
Yummy food makes Sara happy, and she shares that happiness with her audience of two million followers. As one of the biggest whole food and plant-focused chefs on TikTok, she’s made it her mission to add more nutrients to your everyday meals.
Sonny Hurrell | @thatdudecancook
Sonny Hurrell can cook, and he’s damn good at it. He brings 20 years of professional cooking experience, both in America and abroad in Europe, to his videos. Hit the ‘Follow’ button to tune into his comedic yet satisfying cooking demonstrations and to learn all of the tips, tricks, and recipes he’s learned over the years.
Jeremy Scheck | @scheckeats
Jeremy is a Cornell University alumnus with an educational background in nutrition, food science, and culinary arts. His experience as a home cook, working at a local bakery, and as a cooking teacher puts him right on our ‘top chefs on TikTok’ list!
Nadia Caterina Munno | @the_pastaqueen
Nadia was born and raised in Rome, Italy, and grew up surrounded by pasta, fresh food, and wine. She’s super entertaining (and honestly funny) and offers authentic insights into classic Italian recipes, dishes, and food culture. She certainly is worthy of her title, The Pasta Queen!
P.S. Want to taste her dishes at home? Get her new sauces at Walmart!
Chris Cho | @chefchrischo
Chris Cho is a Korean-American chef who exploded in popularity thanks to his cooking lessons with a distinct Korean flair. We love his videos, which feature step-by-step instructions on how to create Korean classics, contemporary comfort meals, and Korean-inspired dishes.
My Nguyen | @myhealthydish
My’s channel is focused on her slogan: “I Make Food You Love with a Healthy Twist.” Her goal is to share healthy recipes that are simple and delicious. She’s one of the top food influencers on TikTok to follow if you’re looking for ways to use food and ingredients you might have overlooked!
Anna Goff | @annaandthekitch
Anna is a private chef based in New York City. She’s one of the best TikTok chefs to follow if you’re on the hunt for cozy, but elegant recipes. She develops her own recipes and works with a wide range of cooking styles, including vegetables, protein, bread, and more!
P.S. She’s a great source of inspiration for date recipes, too! 😉
Chef Tyler | @chef__tyler
Chef Tyler, also fondly known as ‘The Grilled Cheese Guy,’ is obsessed with grilled cheese and decided to make that everyone else’s business. He can make sandwiches out of virtually anything, and we’re pretty sure he’s tried every ingredient imaginable, from gourmet to downright wild.
Nick DiGiovani | @nick.digiovanni
Nick DiGiovani is one of the top food influencers in the world: his 13.5 million followers are a testament to his incredible reach and talent. His channel isn’t limited to food and drink content either. He makes fun challenges and collaborates with plenty other social media personalities and brands.
He’s already set multiple Guinness World Records titles (one for creating the largest iced latte in the world, imagine that). We’re expecting a lot more where that came from!
Thomas Straker | @thomas_straker
Thomas Straker is a chef, restaurateur, and food entrepreneur with a massive online following, especially on TikTok. Famously dubbed the ‘bad boy butter chef,’ he launched his social media stardom with his ‘All Things Butter’ series, which is also the name of his butter brand.
Tina | @doobydobap
Don’t yuck on Dooby’s yum, because honestly, there’s nothing to yuck about. Her peaceful midnight cooking sessions and gentle storytelling create the perfect vibe for comfort food and self-care in the kitchen. She’s a food scientist, so while her recipes seem simple, they always hit the right spot.
Abi Marquez | @abigailfmarquez
Abi Marquez is the undisputed “Lumpia Queen,” known for the crispiest, most crave-worthy Filipino food on TikTok. She serves a healthy slice of humor and culture with every post. And of course, she’s got a great singing voice too!
Meredith Hayden | @wishbonekitchen
Meredith Hayden takes her role as your “kitchen bestie” very seriously, and we love her for it. Her ‘day in the life’ videos and cooking tips make her feel less like an influencer and more like the friend you text for recipe advice at 5 PM on a Tuesday. Also, we personally believe her kitchen is to die for, if you’re in the market for interior design inspo!
Vivian Aronson | @cookingbomb
Vivian’s pickle jar is older than you, and she never lets you forget it. Her content dives deep into traditional Chinese cooking, explained like a no-nonsense Asian mother. Her expertise is no contest, but her humor and sass are just as follow-worthy. You’ll never be lost in the kitchen again!
Nisha Melvani MS, RD | @cookingforpeanuts
As a registered dietitian and nutritionist, Nisha knows how to build balanced, nutritious meals. But as a busy professional, she also understands how hard it can be to cook healthy food consistently. That’s why her recipes are loaded with aromatic spices and creative techniques that make plant-based meals feel satisfying, not restrictive.
Nara Smith | @naraazizasmith
If you haven’t heard of Nara Smith yet, you’re missing out. Nara Smith is the queen of cooking from scratch while wearing extravagant and elevated clothing. Whether she’s baking a cake, making ice cream, or preparing her children’s lunch, she walks viewers through each step with patience and clarity in a monotonous, elegant voice.
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