TikTok is where viral food trends explode. Here’s a curated helping of our favourite foodie creators who entertain and inspire

Angelique Daubermann @theleangirl

Quietly redefining Gen Z’s relationship with food nutritionist Angelique swaps excess for intention, serving up low-calorie, good-looking meals and addictive ‘what | ate today’ content. Her feed turns simplicity into aspiration, influencing habits and creating trends through balance, routine and a wellness-first mindset that feels attainable. She’s all the proof we need that healthy eating can be compelling, delicious and culturally relevant.

Ameer Cloete @eatfromscratch

Turning everyday meals into must-try moments, Ameer serves up simple, accessible recipes with a fresh, relatable twist. A former Great South African Bake-Off contestant, he blends personality with skill, inspiring us to get confident in the kitchen. His content keeps it real, fun and proudly local.

@eatfromscratch

Tasneem Waggie @tasneemwags_eats_

Tasneem delivers feel-good, wholesome cooking with a local twist – whether it’s masala steak rotis, budget-friendly meal magic or taste-testing viral food trends, her content is as comforting as it is crave-worthy. She shares endless recipes and honest local food reviews that are simple, affordable and easy to recreate.

@tasneemwags_eats_

Farzeen L. @Zeeeny_

She serves up that Cape Town cool with effortlessly polished content that Gen Z can’t stop watching. Her feed blends cinematic food finds, chic city guides and dreamy lifestyle moments, spotlighting anything from hidden coffee gems to luxe beachfront hangouts. With her clean-girl aesthetic and modest-fashion flair, Zeeny does aspirational storytelling that feels both soothing and scroll-worthy.

@zeeeny_

Nompumeleo Nkosi @Mprudie1

Nompumelelo proves that there’s no excuses when it comes to cooking good food at home, with recipes that bring bold flavour and cultural storytelling to your timeline. It’s content that celebrates home-cooked food without pretending it’s something it’s not –each video feels like a friend showing you how it’s done, and every meal is cooked with generous lashings of seasoning and laughs.

@mpruedie1

@Chebabbys

Proudly Ghanaian chef Abby blends professional-level cooking with authentic, flavour-packed dishes that are fresh, spicy, colourful and comforting. From cooking at waterfalls to welcoming @ishowspeed, her playful feed is a love letter to Ghana and a food- filled travel adventure with every scroll. It’s no wonder she’s on the Time 100 Most Influential Creators List.

@chefabbys

@rappingchef

Joshua Williford’s recipe videos come with their own soundtracks… Known for literally rapping his recipes, this Texas-based culinary whizz blends hip-hop and R&B with home cooking and finesse like you’ve never seen before. From gumbo to crème brûlée, every dish comes with bars to match, turning step- by-step recipes into viral ‘rap-cipes.

@rappingchef

@Lazypotnoodle

If there’s one creator redefining “cooking with what you have”, it’s Lazy Pot Noodle (aka Kaylee). From her dorm room – and often her bed – in the USA, she turns limited space into limitless creativity, whipping up everything from lobster mac n cheese and Nashville hot chicken to full Thanksgiving spreads. Nothing is off-limits… even without a kitchen

@lazypotnoodle

Words: Claudia Da Silva

Photography: Supplied, Pexels (Background)

Text Courtesy of ClubX magazine