These Top 15 Chef Influencers Are Cooking Up a Storm

When it comes to sharing food online, chef influencers do more than just post recipes. They create communities, inspire creativity, and help home cooks bring delicious meals to life every day. From quick weeknight dinners to indulgent comfort foods, these chef influencers and cooking influencers are turning their passion for food into a movement that connects millions.

Here are fifteen of the most exciting chef influencers who have mastered making cooking approachable, fun, and inspiring. Their stories show how food can bring people together and how anyone can discover joy in the kitchen.

SATISFY YOUR CRAVING WITH THESE TOP CHEF INFLUENCERS

Oli, @elburritomonster 1.4 Million

Oli Paterson, known as El Burrito Monster, is a chef influencer famous for turning classic comfort foods into viral sensations. His cheese-wrapped steak burritos have gained over seven million views, along with towering burgers and sandwiches that make everyday dishes unforgettable. Oli was named Content Creator of the Year at the 2025 Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards. His loyal audience, mostly men aged 25 to 34, loves his bold ideas and striking visuals. Starting during lockdown after studying mathematics, Oli carefully crafts videos with sharp pacing and shareability to keep millions coming back. Beyond food, he has lost five and a half stone, showing how creativity in the kitchen can support wellbeing. Among chef influencers, Oli stands out by making indulgent food exciting and original.

@elburritomonster

We are firmly inside Summer Roll Burrito Season 😋 #comfortfood #scran #summerrolls #burrito

♬ INTERESTELLAR – Kore Blanco

Nathan @boredoflunch – 2.7M

Nathan Anthony is one of the UK’s leading cooking influencers, known online as Bored of Lunch. His air fryer recipes, fast, healthy, and family-friendly, helped him turn a lockdown hobby into a multi-platform success. Millions follow his budget-friendly meals on TikTok and Instagram. Nathan’s bestselling cookbook confirms his status among top chef influencers. From ten-minute creamy pastas to high-protein air fryer burritos, his warm and practical approach makes home cooking effortless and stress-free. Nathan inspires busy people to enjoy the kitchen without worry.

@boredoflunch

Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Sliders 370 calories per slider Serves 4 I’ve always been a fan of tandoori chicken, and these sliders take that love to a whole new level with garlic butter, cheese and a coriander salsa. My new book Healthy Fakeaways is HALF PRICE so go preorder it💙 Ingredients: Coat 3-4 chicken breasts in: 2-3 tbsp Greek yoghurt 2 tsp tandoori curry powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1tsp coriander 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp garlic puree Salt and pepper ½ lemon, squeezed A few drops red food colouring (optional) Serve with: 4 brioche baps 4 slices of mozzarella 8 cherry tomatoes diced Handful of fresh coriander Garlic butter (optional) Method: 1. Cut your chicken breasts into bite size chunks and add to a bowl with all the ingredients above and mix until chicken is coated. 2. Air fry for 12-14 minutes at 180 or until cooked through. 3. Grab your brioche baps and add to an oven proof dish, add your mozzarella slices, your chicken then top with a nice tomato and coriander mix. Add the top of the buns and brush with some garlic butter. 4. Air fry at 180 for 3-4 minutes (or until the cheese is nice and melted). Enjoy 😊 To get my new fakeaway book at half price comment preorder or fakeaway and I’ll send you the link for it. #boredoflunch #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #recipe #recipes #tandoori #tandoorichicken #chickensliders #sliders #recipereel #food #dinner #dinneridea #dinnerinspo

♬ nhạc nền – Old Songs Old Memories – Old Songs Old Memories

Thom @chefthombateman – 2.6M 

With a Michelin-recognised restaurant and millions of TikTok followers, Thom Bateman bridges fine dining and accessible home cooking as a chef influencer. As Chef Patron of The Flintlock in Staffordshire, his seasonal dishes have earned two AA Rosettes and a Michelin Guide spot. Online, Thom shares series like Soup and a Sandwich and All About the Sauce, proving restaurant-quality meals can be approachable. His professional precision, combined with a friendly tone, makes elevated flavours inviting for home cooks.

@chefthombateman

Fried chicken sandwich. Makes 2 2 large chicken thighs 200ml buttermilk 3 tbsp hot sauce 3 tbsp pickle juice 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp white pepper 1/2 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes 200g plain flour 100g cornflour (starch) 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp white pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp cayenne 1 tbsp smoked paprika 4 tbsp kewpie mayo 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tbsp honey Twist of black pepper 1/4 iceberg lettuce 1/4 white cabbage 5-6 pickled peppers Handful flat parsley 2 tbsp pickled pepper brine 2 tbsp Korean pepper flakes 2 tbsp chilli flakes 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1/2 tbsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 4 slices of thick white bread Butter Gherkins 1. Marinade the chicken in the buttermilk and spice mix for anything up to 24 hours ideally at least 4 2. Make the sauce by combining the mayo with the other ingredients 3. Make the slaw by shredding the lettuce and cabbage and mixing through the chopped peppers and parsley with the brine 4. Dredge the chicken thighs well in the flour mix squeezing everything together, fry at 170c/350f for approx 10-12 mins ensuring the internal temp is at least 73c/165f 5. Add a spoon of the frying oil to the chilli sugar mix and stir. Brush this onto the cooked chicken while hot 6. Toast the bread with the butter then build the sandwich 7. Smash the lot and be happy #friedchicken #sándwich

♬ original sound – Chef Thom Bateman

Jane @EarthyJane 2.8 M

Jane Oliva is a plant-focused cooking influencer known as Earthy Jane. A holistic private chef and recipe developer, Jane shares gluten-free and vegan recipes designed to nourish the body and delight the senses. Inspired by organic and locally sourced ingredients, her bright dishes remind us that healthy food can be indulgent. Among modern chef influencers, Jane offers a creative and restorative approach to cooking.

@earthyjane

subtle client reveal🤭

♬ original sound – Jane Olivia👩🏼‍🍳✨🍝🥒🍒🍰

Joshua Weissman @joshuaweissman 2.6M

Joshua Weissman is one of the most recognised chef influencers online with over eight million YouTube subscribers. His viral series But Better reimagines fast-food favourites as gourmet, such as homemade milk bread buns and whipped black garlic mayo. A former Texas restaurant line cook, Joshua mixes humour, high-energy tutorials, and precise techniques that inspire millions. He continues turning simple recipes into entertaining and educational moments.

@flakeysalt

Real life krabby patty 🙂 #fyp

♬ original sound – Joshua weissman

Newton Nguyen @Newt 10.1M

Newton Nguyen, known as Milktpapi online, is a cooking influencer whose dry humour and relaxed videos have earned him over ten million TikTok followers. Blending Vietnamese roots with everyday cooking, Newt makes food fun and unpretentious. Beyond viral videos, his bestselling cookbook and brand collaborations bring flavour-packed recipes into homes. His authenticity resonates deeply with fans.

@newt

Carne Asada Fries 🍟// Love thy immigrant neighbor 🫶🏻❤️

♬ original sound – newt

Carlotta @cucinabotanica – 1.3M

Carlotta Perego is one of Italy’s leading chef influencers, bringing plant-based cuisine mainstream. A trained vegan chef, she studied at Matthew Kenney’s culinary school before launching her digital platform. Her content makes vegan and vegetarian cooking approachable without losing Italian tradition. With over 220,000 followers, Carlotta inspires with recipes that combine health, sustainability, and taste. She prioritises authenticity in partnerships and promotes environmentally conscious cooking.

@cucinabotanica

Fregula al sapore di mare 🌊 Dovete sapere che quando ero più piccola amavo la pasta ai frutti di mare, e devo dire che questa versione 100% vegetale si avvicina molto all’originale, provare per credere 😍 Ingredienti (per 2 persone): ✨ 200g di fregula ✨ 250g di pomodorini ben maturi ✨ 1 foglio di alga nori ✨ 1 cucchiaino di capperi ✨ 1 cucchiaio di olive taggiasche denocciolate ✨ 1 spicchio d’aglio ✨ 1 cucchiaio di concentrato di pomodoro ✨ q.b. prezzemolo ✨ q.b. scorza di limone ✨ q.b. olio evo ✨ q.b. olio piccante ✨ q.b. sale Per iniziare cuocete la fregula in abbondante acqua salata per il tempo indicato sulla confezione. Nel mentre tagliate i pomodorini in quarti e tritate l’alga nori, i capperi e le olive taggiasche. Versate all’interno di una padella con dell’olio e uno spicchio d’aglio tutti gli ingredienti, salate e cuocete per circa 5-10 minuti, rimuovendo l’aglio al termine. Quando la fregula sarà pronta, scolatela e versatela in padella, mescolando bene per amalgamare tutti i sapori. Terminate con del prezzemolo, della scorza di limone e lasciate raffreddare in frigorifero prima di servire. Impiattate e decorate con un po’ di prezzemolo e un giro di olio piccante 🫶🏻 Mi raccomando salvate la ricetta per ricordarvi di prepararla 🙏🏻 Secondo me questo è un piatto perfetto anche da preparare in anticipo e portare con voi al mare 💖 Un abbraccio, – Carlotta #fregula #mare #ricetteestive #piattiestivi #ricettefacili

♬ Colette – Remastered 2022 – Piero Piccioni

Nadia @the_pastaqueen 5.4 M

Nadia, known as The Pasta Queen, shares centuries of Italian food heritage with millions online. Raised in Rome, she learned handmade pasta from her nonnas. Her TikTok and Instagram showcase authentic pasta recipes and Italian culinary stories, emphasizing how food unites people. As a bestselling author and Prime Video host, Nadia blends performance and tradition, reminding followers that sustainable, high-quality ingredients are key to unforgettable Italian meals.

@the_pastaqueen

Looking for an easy yet delicious recipe that’s perfect for summer? Creamy Bell Peppers and Burrata Pasta si so good that if you make it for the people you love, Ipromise they’ll love you even more 😜

♬ A far l’amore comincia tu – Raffaella Carrà

Lexi & Beth @crowded_kitchen 2.1M

This mother-daughter duo built Crowded Kitchen from an Instagram food page into a successful vegan recipe blog. Lexi creates content and photography while Beth develops recipes. Their family-friendly plant-based focus has earned them over 200,000 Instagram followers. Through sponsored content and freelance work, Crowded Kitchen shows how chef influencers can grow authentic brands with passion and consistency.

@crowdedkitchen

Parmesan Tomato Chips with Basil Aioli 🍅🌱 Such a fun way to use up extra tomatoes from your garden before summer ends! Recipe 👇 We basically make homemade sun dried tomatoes (dried out in the oven), which are sweet, tangy and super concentrated in flavor. Once they’re mostly dried out, they go on top of a bed of parmesan and back in the oven until they’re nice and crispy! These are absolutely delicious plain (my husband isn’t a tomato person, but he loves these!) or even better dipped in an easy homemade basil aioli. Tag us if you make them!! Parmesan Tomato Chips: (makes 24) 5-6 roma tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 3/4 cup shredded parmesan, finely chopped Basil Aioli (this will make more than you need – save it for sandwiches, roasted veggies or burgers!): 1 whole egg 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil 1/2 clove garlic 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 3 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste) 1 cup olive oil Preheat oven to 175˚F (convection), or as low as your oven goes (200˚F will work). Place the sliced tomatoes on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan. Bake for 2-3 hours, until the edges are mostly dried out. The center may still be a little soft – that’s fine! (At 175˚F convection, this took us right around 2 1/2 hours, but it may vary based on your oven.) Remove from oven and increase heat to 400˚F. On a nonstick sheet pan, portion out the parmesan into ~1/2 tablespoon piles, spaced about 2 inches apart. Place a dried tomato on each pile. Cover the sheet pan with aluminum foil and return to the oven for 8-12 minutes, until the parmesan is lightly browned around the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before removing with a spatula. Let them cool completely before enjoying! To make the aioli, add the egg, basil, garlic, dijon, lemon juice and salt to a vessel just slightly larger than your immersion blender. Blend together until smooth, then with your blender off but still at the bottom of the vessel, pour in the oil VERY slowly. Blend from the bottom and slowly lift the immersion blender upward until the aioli is emulsified (this shouldn’t take long!)

♬ original sound – Crowded Kitchen

Meredith @wishbonekitchen 1.4 M

A private chef from the Hamptons turned full-time creator, Meredith Hayden combines behind-the-scenes charm with approachable cooking. Her TikTok and Instagram Reels, featuring sharp knife skills and breezy narration, have drawn millions. Starting with quick pasta videos, Meredith’s content offers an aspirational yet realistic look at life as a modern chef influencer.

@wishbonekitchen

2018-2023 me is my forever muse tbh

♬ Magic In The Hamptons – Social House

Nick DiGiovanni @nick.digiovanni 3.7 M

Nick DiGiovanni rose to fame as MasterChef’s youngest finalist and has built a 25 million-strong fanbase. A Harvard graduate and trained chef, Nick blends big energy with serious skill. Known for inventive, fast-paced content, he has broken Guinness World Records and launched his own salt brand. His joyful style brings excitement to everything from torching nacho tables to recreating family recipes.

@nick.digiovanni

Smashburger #burger #cheeseburger #fastfood

♬ original sound – nick.digiovanni

Tom @thomas_stracker 2.5 M

Tom Straker turned his love of butter into a culinary movement as a chef influencer. From early kitchen experiments to owning London restaurants, his approach combines bold flavours with simplicity. Known as the CEO of All Things Butter, Tom’s TikTok and Instagram reels have millions of fans fascinated by his inventive butter-based dishes. His debut cookbook Food You Want to Eat reflects his flavour-first philosophy, perfect for home cooks seeking bold, accessible recipes.

@thomas_straker

Tomato Tart 🍅 #foodyouwanttoeat #tomato #tart #fyp

♬ original sound – Thomas Straker

Antoni @antoni_ 4M

Antoni Porowski, the food and wine expert from Netflix’s Queer Eye, inspires millions with his approachable cooking style. Teaching himself to cook at 17, Antoni blends Polish heritage with comfort food favourites. With over three million social media followers, Antoni encourages home cooks to embrace mistakes and find joy in the kitchen. His cookbook Antoni in the Kitchen invites readers to connect through simple, flavourful family-style dishes.

@alo

@Antoni Porowski on falling in love with kimchi and the most important meal of the day 🤍

♬ original sound – alo

Sam Holland @samholland1999 738k 

London-born chef and content creator Sam Holland was inspired by his Granny Tess to love food. His culinary journey includes baking door-to-door with his brother and training at The Gleneagles Hotel and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Sam shares his enthusiasm for home cooking across TikTok and Instagram, encouraging young cooks to embrace simple recipes. Known for his approachable style and storytelling, his loyal following enjoys recipes like steak au poivre and orecchiette con le cime di rapa.

@samhollandfood

The perfect Tuesday dinner 😍 #foryoupage #midweekmeal #harissachicken #samholland

♬ Sally, When The Wine Runs Out – ROLE MODEL

Bartek, @LetsMunch  986.8K

Bartek, a self-taught chef influencer, rose from London bartender to viral cooking creator during lockdown. His TikTok account LetsMunch has over 580,000 followers. Bartek shares accessible recipes without fancy gadgets, focusing on serious flavour anyone can master at home. Every other week, he sends recipes with cooking tips, knife techniques, and tricks to help create restaurant-quality meals. His viral hits and recipe book Let’s Munch: The Chronicles prove passion and perseverance can turn a hobby into a full-time career.

@letsmunch

Spoon me episode 6: 20 minute tomato pasta that I make for my girlfriend whenever she decides she’s literally the hungriest she’s ever been and I need to make a quick dinner. #tomato #pasta #recipe #food #fyp

♬ original sound – LETSMUNCH

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