Top 5 TikTok accounts

Gastronomy is a TikTok experience park - why?
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3. January 2023 | 
Alexandra Gorsche
3. January 2023
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Alexandra Gorsche

Gastronomy is a TikTok adventure park – why? Among the top 10 most watched content are recipes and everything related to cooking. More than ever, foodies are out and about on the hip platform, combing through the funny but also helpful clips. There is potential for every restaurateur and cook, as the kitchen is the setting that inspires and fascinates every foodie. Get inspired by the following accounts:

Javi Rosemberg - @Javi.Rosemberg

With 4.8 million followers, the chef and professional confectioner shows how wonderful dishes and desserts can be created with tricks. Among all the recipes published by Rosemberg are sweets, roasts, sandwiches and much more. And best of all, each and every one is prepared with a lot of love and grace, which is evident in every video he releases. An account that invites inspiration – not only for recipes, but also for the editing technique of the short clips.

Matt Broussard – @acooknamedmatt

Norman Matthew Broussard is a chef and content creator who cooks in Seattle. He currently cooks for Tom Douglas restaurants and was recently ranked in Seattle’s Zagat 30 under 30-list added. Those who follow his account can learn to cook all kinds of recipes, from succulent meat dishes, pumpkin dishes, pancakes and much more. Dishes that in many cases don’t take too long to prepare, which is great. Matt has already reached more than 5.1 million followers on his TikTok account.

Poppy O´Toole – @poppycooks

Poppy O’Toole went from Michelin chef to TikTok star in just one year. O’Toole lost her job during the pandemic and began making cooking videos on TikTok. Now she has more than 3.1 million followers and a cookbook deal. Dubbed the “Potato Queen” by her fans, O’Toole specializes in various creative ways of preparing potatoes.

The Moody Foody – @themoodyfoody

The Moody Foody is the brainchild of Toni Chapman, a New York City-based chef who has garnered a huge following on TikTok with her cooking creations. Chapman specializes in down-to-earth, easy recipes and delicious grilled dishes.

Her videos are never boring. She often invites viewers to check out her shop for fresh ingredients at her local grocery stores. Chapman doesn’t just stick to killer food recipes. She also offers delicious and creative cocktails that go perfectly with any meal she prepares.

Matty Matheson – @mattymatheson

Matty Matheson is a Canadian TikTok champion who followed in his grandfather’s culinary footsteps and started cooking at a young age. Before TikTok fame, Matheson worked as a chef at several French restaurants in Canada. Matty now owns and operates Matty’s Patty’s Burger Club and Prime Seafood Palace in Toronto. He combines his top-notch cooking skills with his oversized personality to entertain on TikTok and various other mediums. Matheson has published several cookbooks.

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Book tip of the week: Gastro Management

This practical guide belongs on the desk of every catering professional

We have read many specialist books on restaurant management, but rarely one that is as compact and practical as “Gastro Management: A Practical Guide for Ambitious Hosts.” We were particularly impressed by the clear structure in eight thematic “courses”—this makes the book not only readable but also logically comprehensible.

What makes this book really strong is that it speaks the language of practice. Whether it’s costing, personnel management, or process design, there’s no beating around the bush here; instead, you’re given tools that you can apply directly in your business. And the QR codes with additional videos? A real added value for anyone who thinks visually and likes to delve deeper into content.

Info:
Gastro-Management. A practical guide for ambitious hosts
Authors: Prof. Dr. Torsten Olderog, Paul Olderog, Julia-Marie Welker
Publisher: Deutscher Fachverlag GmbH
170 pages
ISBN: 978-3-86641-362-7
Price: €38
Publication date: March 2025

Book tip of the week: Recipes you'll love

Kitchen trend 2025: Simply good instead of complicatedly brilliant

The new currency in cuisine is called trust. Guests no longer want theater—they want substance. Straker delivers exactly that. This attitude also sends a strong signal to restaurateurs in Austria and Germany: back to basics does not mean back to the past, but forward with authenticity.

A cookbook for everyone who wants to stage less and achieve more – at the stove and in their hearts. Perfect for professionals who are looking for honest inspiration and want to motivate their team to break new ground – with butter, gut feeling, and enthusiasm.

INFO
Recipes you’ll love
Author: Thomas Straker
Publisher: Callwey
240 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2760-2

Bites & Pieces May–Aug 2025

Flavor that leaves an impression

From liquid gold to fermented subtlety: here you will find everything you need to take your culinary repertoire to the next level. This section showcases food discoveries, ingredients, and gourmet products that everyone should know about—to refine, seduce, and amaze.

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Top 5 TikTok accounts

Gastronomy is a TikTok adventure park – why? Among the top 10 most watched content are recipes and everything related to cooking. More than ever, foodies are out and about on the hip platform, combing through the funny but also helpful clips. There is potential for every restaurateur and cook, as the kitchen is the setting that inspires and fascinates every foodie. Get inspired by the following accounts: