Need culinary inspiration and entertaining ideas for the holidays?
Lucky for you, Instagram is jam-packed with an impressive—and delicious—array of food-related accounts that are sure to give you inspiration… and a rumbling stomach.
Below, we’ve rounded up twenty foodstagrammers from around the globe you should be following now.
@drizzleanddip
Instagram of food stylist, photographer and self-proclaimed food freak, Sam Linsell offers followers daily slices of appetising meals with a side of scenery, as she travels across the globe.
@alice_gao
Photographer Alice Gao posts quaint shots from her travels, all which are documented on her widely followed blog, Lingered Upon. Gao’s Instagram is perfect for any foodie in need of a side of escape and adventure.
@spoonforkbacon
After launching their blog Spoon Fork Bacon in 2011, the food styling and photographing duo, Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park, continue to entice followers with original recipes via their Instagram account. With links to recipes on their blog, followers can attempt to recreate the pair’s culinary creations themselves.
@mayafteryou
For those with a sweet tooth in need of a sugar fix, Mayafteryou allows you to consume the most decadent of desserts without the calories. Kulapat “May” Kanokwatanawan is the owner of one of Thailand’s most innovative dessert cafes, After You, and shares some of the café’s tasty signatures including the sweet Shibuya Honey Toast.
@cannellevanille
Her blog, Canelle et Vanille has garnered food writer, stylist and photographer, Aran Goyoaga, attention from leading personalities in the food sphere, including Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow. Her Instagram acts as a food journal from her travels, inviting followers to experience cities one bite at a time.
@gelatomessina
Boasting ridiculous concoctions of sweet and creamy magnificence, Gelato Messina’s Instagram allows you to join with its cult followers in sampling the latest in its flavour inventions. Daily posts will have taste buds watering, jumping the queue and giving time to ponder over which flavor to order next.
@andrewscrivani
As the New York Times dining photographer, Andrew Scrivani’s Instagram captures the greatest meals the city has to offer, in the most appetizing of presentations. Scrivani’s blog Making Sunday Sauce is a tribute to his great-grandmother and the food Scrivani grew up with, his recipes encompassing his passion for Italian American meals.
@lemonpiy
Pastry chef at Brickfields, Yu-ching Lee posts scrumptious shots from the Sydney café. Followers are also treated to experiencing the delicacies Lee encounters whilst on her travels.
@brandiego
Photographer, food stylist and founder of Kitchen Konfidence, Brandon Matzek aims to enthuse the home cook in every household. His Instagram account features surprising syntheses of ingredients that will inspire followers’ next dinner soiree menu.
@sternmanrule
The Instagram of food writer Cheryl Sternman Rule posts delectable shots of her favourite gourmet meals. Based in Silicon Valley, Sternman Rule is currently working on her second cookbook with a sweet twist, Yogurt Culture.
@matthewjennings
Chef and owner of Farmstead restaurant and cheese shop in Rhode Island; Matthew Jennings posts daily shots from his kitchen, showcasing his modern interpretation on classic New England cuisine.
@citygrit
New York restaurant City Grit, aspires to reinvent the traditional American dining experience, the set-up resembling a large dining room, with intricately designed furniture creating a homely dining vibe. With a waiting list of months to just secure a reservation, City Grit’s head chef, Sarah Simmons’ meals will set palettes watering with anticipation.
@michaelbauer1
Executive food and wine editor and restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, Michael Bauer’s Instagram features the cream of the crop in the diverse dining possibilities that the US west coast has to offer.
@andrewoknowlton
Restaurant Editor at Bon Appétit magazine, Andrew Knowlton keeps his Instagram followers up to date on the latest restaurants, his extensive knowledge on where to dine captured in his daily posts.
@marinagpoloughlin
As one of the most respected food commentators in Britain, restaurant critic for the Guardian magazine, Marina O’Loughlin’s Instagram ensures to expose followers to some of Europe’s most succulent indulgences on offer.
@davidlebovitz
Currently residing in Paris, acclaimed pastry chef David LeBovitz has written six books and has launched a successful blog in aims of sharing recipes to people all over the world. His obsession with using chocolate in recipes will tantalize even the cleanest living of newsfeeds.
@ashrod
Sharing her love for cooking on her blog, Not Without Salt, Ash Rod’s Instagram is an extension of her culinary craft. Photographed elegantly, Rod’s posts will fill all newsfeeds with a colourful burst of flavour.
@lichipan
This account takes its desserts—and pastel colours—seriously.
@camillebecerra
Spending much of her early years travelling, New Jersey born Chef Camille Becerra’s Instagram serves daily plates of her culinary cultural infusions, with tasting plates from every corner of New York City.
@pissinginthepunchbowl
The Instagram account of New York chef turned food photographer Marcus Nilsson may cause stomachs to turn, but his creative approach in gritty food presentation will keep you intrigued. Since turning to food photography, Nilsson’s messy creations have seen him shoot for New York Magazine, Bon Appétit Magazine and Martha Stewart Living.
