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.
Instagram of food stylist, photographer and self-proclaimed food freak,Sam Linselloffers followers daily slices of appetising meals with a side of scenery, as she travels across the globe.
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.
After launching their blogSpoon Fork Baconin 2011, the food styling and photographing duo,Teri Lyn FisherandJenny 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.
For those with a sweet tooth in need of a sugar fix,Mayafteryouallows you to consume the most decadent of desserts without the calories.Kulapat “May” Kanokwatanawanis 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.
Her blog,Canelle et Vanillehas garnered food writer, stylist and photographer,Aran Goyoaga, attention from leading personalities in the food sphere, includingMartha StewartandGwyneth Paltrow. Her Instagram acts as a food journal from her travels, inviting followers to experience cities one bite at a time.
Boasting ridiculous concoctions of sweet and creamy magnificence,Gelato Messina’sInstagram 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.
As theNew York Timesdining photographer,Andrew Scrivani’sInstagram captures the greatest meals the city has to offer, in the most appetizing of presentations. Scrivani’s blogMaking Sunday Sauceis a tribute to his great-grandmother and the food Scrivani grew up with, his recipes encompassing his passion for Italian American meals.
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.
Photographer, food stylist and founder of Kitchen Konfidence, Brandon Matzekaims to enthuse the home cook in every household. His Instagram account features surprising syntheses of ingredients that will inspire followers’ next dinner soiree menu.
The Instagram of food writerCheryl Sternman Ruleposts 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.
Chef and owner of Farmstead restaurant and cheese shop in Rhode Island;Matthew Jenningsposts daily shots from his kitchen, showcasing his modern interpretation on classic New England cuisine.
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.
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.
Restaurant Editor atBon Appétitmagazine,Andrew Knowltonkeeps his Instagram followers up to date on the latest restaurants, his extensive knowledge on where to dine captured in his daily posts.
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.
Currently residing in Paris, acclaimed pastry chefDavid LeBovitzhas 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.
Sharing her love for cooking on her blog,Not Without Salt,Ash Rod’sInstagram is an extension of her culinary craft. Photographed elegantly, Rod’s posts will fill all newsfeeds with a colourful burst of flavour.
Spending much of her early years travelling, New Jersey born Chef Camille Becerra’sInstagram serves daily plates of her culinary cultural infusions, with tasting plates from every corner of New York City.
The Instagram account of New York chef turned food photographerMarcus Nilssonmay 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 forNew York Magazine,Bon Appétit MagazineandMartha Stewart Living.