TikTok has come a long way from its early days of dance crazes and lip-sync videos. Now, it’s a treasure trove of creativity for food lovers with its endless food inspiration. Known as FoodTok, we have been gifted with viral hits like the famous Dubai chocolate, the Girls Dinner trend, and the infamous baked feta pasta.
Whether celebrated or critiqued, these trends undeniably influence our eating habits one recipe at a time. While everyone enjoys good food, TikTok has made it clear that some of us love to get our hands dirty in the kitchen, while others prefer to watch the magic happen from the comfort of our screens.
Personally, I love both! So, if you ever find yourself in need of a quick lunch idea or a show-stopping dish for your next link-up with friends or family, look no further. Here’s a list of must-follow TikTok food accounts for endless inspiration and mouth-watering ideas.
1. @samseats
Loved by 10 million people (including me), Sam Way draws his followers in through his culinary skills and his aesthetically pleasing videos.
2. @tinekeyounger
Famous for her cooking videos, Tineke Younger known as “Tini” is an American food creator with 7.7 million followers on TikTok.
She gained popularity by cooking for her boyfriend (now fiancé) and sharing her videos online.
Tini has become a household name on social media with her being featured on the show called ‘Next Level Chef’ and having her own cooking segment on Gordan Ramsey’s YouTube channel called ‘Bites’.
3. @mrgrubworkskitchen
The man of Flayvas, Nathan Smith has blessed 1.1 million of his followers with his dishes inspired by his Jamaican heritage. His content is rich with spice, flavour, and personality.
4. @letsmunch
Originally from Poland, Bartek quickly gained popularity on TikTok with his easy-to-follow recipes. With 910.6K followers, his TikTok page is the place to go if you want to recreate restaurant-quality meals at home.
5. @eatingwithtod
Eating with Tod made a name for himself on TikTok, sharing with his 498.7K followers his recommendations on the best food places in London and around the world.
In addition to these recommendations, Tod offers cooking advice and easy-to-follow recipes that are suitable for everyone.
6. @littleblogofvegan
Holly Jade, known as Little Blog of Vegan, is a multi-award-winning vegan food and lifestyle blogger in the UK. Her TikTok, with over 300K followers is a treasure trove of aesthetically pleasing videos of her vegan and gluten-free desserts.
7. @foodguidelondon
If you’re looking for the hottest food spots in London, Brandiece Heal, the official London Ambassador for TikTok is your girl!
With 242K followers on TikTok, Brandiece reveals hidden London food gems and trendy hangout spots and tells you if it’s worth spending your money there or not.
8. @_cookwithmi
Cook with Mi specialises in comforting, home-cooked meals, featuring a variety of Asian dishes. Her page shows her perfecting and recreating dishes around the world and she shows her followers just how enjoyable and simple home cooking can be.
9. @foodyfella_
Foody Fella, one of the top food influencers on TikTok, travels around London and beyond for the best restaurants, street food and more.
10. @lochannowacki
Love Island star, Lochan Nowacki has gained more than 100 million followers on TikTok with his simple but delicious recipes. His debut TikTok cooking video featured his iconic Love Island toastie.
Lochan also shares his love of cooking on YouTube where he combines food with vlog-style documentaries and interviews with chefs/ex-Love Islanders whilst cooking.
Honourable Mention: @naraazizasmith
While Nara may not be a foodie influencer, her dedication to making everything from scratch is truly inspiring to her 7.8 million followers.
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