20 South African Food Creators

We examined 180 public Instagram profiles to compile this table. Twenty accounts qualified through relevance to the category. They are listed by follower count, starting with the largest audience. Explore local culinary creators and plan your next partnership.

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Last date updated: Oct 3, 2026.
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1
Fikile Zungu
@maidtocook
Bio
👩🏾‍🍳 Award winning Food & Lifestyle Creator /founder of MaidToCook /author/Recipe developer /Brand collaboration 📧 👇 Collabs:info.maid2cook@gmail.com
Fikile Zungu is an award-winning food creator, recipe developer, and author who posts food and lifestyle content.
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- Followers
  598k
- Engagement Rate
  3.45%
- Average likes
  21k
Audience location by country
South Africa
76.68%
India
4.95%
United States
2.09%
Zimbabwe
1.54%
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Tokologo “TK” Hlongwane
@catering_bae
Bio
👩‍🍳| Premium Caterer ✨ 📲| 072 780 7715
Tokologo TK Hlongwane is a premium caterer sharing plated finger foods, stews, and cooking content, fitting the food and cuisine niche.
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- Followers
  477k
- Engagement Rate
  0.94%
- Average likes
  4.5k
Audience location by country
South Africa
84.39%
Botswana
2.27%
Zimbabwe
2.27%
Namibia
2.18%
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The Pretty Chef
@theeprettychef
Bio
Sentosa Grill Fest 2023 Self-taught Cook👩‍🍳|Creating Memories with Food WhatsApp :+27 679947488 📧 :theprettychef1@gmail.com
The Pretty Chef is a self-taught cook in southern Africa sharing comforting meals, traditional dishes, and recipes, perfectly fitting the South African food niche.
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- Followers
  272k
- Engagement Rate
  1.72%
- Average likes
  4.7k
Audience location by country
South Africa
82.46%
Botswana
2.89%
Zimbabwe
2.29%
Namibia
2.24%
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How we built this list
Inclusion on this page requires two separate checks. First, the public profile must show repeated relevance to food through its bio, platform category or recent content. Second, profile information provided by the platform must connect the creator with South Africa.
We reviewed public posts from the last 30 days. When that period contained fewer than 3 analyzable posts, we extended the review window to 90 days. Profiles still below that sample after the extension were excluded. One keyword mention or an isolated travel reference satisfied neither rule.
We examined 180 profiles; 59 met the criteria. This page shows 20 of them, ordered by follower count. Relevance decides who qualifies, not the order.
Subject criterion:
Repeated public relevance to food
Location basis:
Influencer location in South Africa
Data updated:
October 3, 2026
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4
Patrick Seleka
@patrickseleka
Bio
ACTOR ASPIRING CHEF DJ HUSBAND FATHER
Patrick Seleka is an actor and aspiring chef from South Africa who posts about his culinary creations and cooking journey.
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- Followers
  245k
- Engagement Rate
  0.26%
- Average likes
  646
Audience location by country
South Africa
92.25%
Botswana
2.24%
Lesotho
1.89%
eSwatini
0.61%
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Zamokuhle_Mafuleka
@zamo_mafuleka
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Easy Inexpensive Recipe developer 🇿🇦 👩🏼‍🍳 @foodd_evotee zamokuhlemafuleka@gmail.com 📧
Zamokuhle Mafuleka is a South African recipe developer sharing easy and inexpensive food ideas and vlogs.
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- Followers
  205k
- Engagement Rate
  5.75%
- Average likes
  12k
Audience location by country
South Africa
92.63%
eSwatini
1.01%
Botswana
0.84%
United States
0.71%
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(Aus/Sis) Tumi M 👩🏽‍🍳 🇿🇦
@mealswithtumi
Bio
Food Stylist| Food Creator | Destination Private Cook | Recipe Developer |mealswithtumi@gmail.com | DO NOT USE MY images to promote YOUR brand 🇿🇦JHB
Tumi M is a South African food stylist, recipe developer, and private cook sharing local dishes and weekend plates.
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- Followers
  181k
- Engagement Rate
  0%
- Average likes
  0
Audience location by country
South Africa
86.95%
Botswana
2.48%
Namibia
1.64%
eSwatini
1.04%
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Kholofelo Leyfort Mogane
@leyfortskitchen
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Certified Chef Owner @leyfortskitchen_catering I think I’m Funny 🙈😂 Cooking With A Taste From Home Former Private Chef to the 🇹🇷Ambassador.
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- Followers
  170k
- Engagement Rate
  1.72%
- Average likes
  2.9k
Audience location by country
South Africa
87.99%
Namibia
1.92%
Zimbabwe
1.54%
United States
1.11%
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8
Meals for you_with Hunadi
@meals_for_you_withhunadi
Bio
|food content creator /caterer 📧mahlogonoloc1@gmail.com 📞📱0710676625 📍Limpopo Brand ambassador @sevencoloursgrill
Hunadi is a South African food content creator and caterer who shares traditional local recipes and Sunday lunch inspiration.
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- Followers
  154k
- Engagement Rate
  2.98%
- Average likes
  4.6k
Audience location by country
South Africa
88.73%
Botswana
1.56%
Namibia
1.23%
United States
1%
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9
Yogesh Kapadia
@yogesh_kapadia_
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Creative , crazy Head @jewel_of_india @myfavor8restaurant @mumbaicafecpt. Wedding Catering, Live Kitchen , Celebrity Cooking, Food Logistics in SA.
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- Followers
  122k
- Engagement Rate
  3.96%
- Average likes
  4.8k
Audience location by country
India
21.60%
Turkey
17.31%
Indonesia
11.30%
Russia
8.87%
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Alyn Machethe
@alyndale.machethe
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Jer 29 vs 11 Food | Lifestyle | Health YouTube Channel: Alyn & Gerald 📩 Get in touch: alyn@innov47ions.co.za
Alyn Machethe is a South African food and lifestyle content creator who shares culinary experiences and recipes featuring local spice brands.
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- Followers
  114k
- Engagement Rate
  2.31%
- Average likes
  2.6k
Audience location by country
South Africa
89.78%
Namibia
1.53%
United States
1.10%
Zimbabwe
1.04%
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Nicholas Fraser
@nicholasfraser
Bio
Food Content Creator | Recipe Developer On-Camera Host ❤️ Plate up. Serve & Enjoy✨ 📧 Nicholasfraser53@gmail.com
Nicholas Fraser is a food content creator and recipe developer who shares diverse cooking videos, fitting the broader food and culinary niche.
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- Followers
  95k
- Engagement Rate
  0.71%
- Average likes
  669
Audience location by country
South Africa
87.25%
United States
4.41%
United Kingdom
1.47%
United Arab Emirates
0.98%
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12
Dinewithfloy
@floy_55
Bio
👩‍🍳🇿🇦Floy Private cook Healthy Dinner ideas Host with the most NPO @furayi_roho TikTok: floy_55cooks NO FACEBOOK 🚫
Dinewithfloy is a South African private cook sharing healthy dinner ideas and traditional heritage day meals, directly fitting the South African food niche.
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- Followers
  83k
- Engagement Rate
  3.71%
- Average likes
  3.1k
Audience location by country
South Africa
86.83%
Namibia
4.50%
Zimbabwe
1.99%
eSwatini
1%
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13
Mo Lello
@mo_inthekitchen
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Food 🥘 & content creator 📌 📍Lunchbox ideas 📍Easy peasy homecooked meals 📍Homemaker 📍Avid gardener 📍Lifestyle mointhekitchen.za@gmail.com
Mo Lello is a food and content creator sharing homecooked meals, lunchbox ideas, and local dishes like boerewors, perfectly fitting the South African food niche.
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- Followers
  80k
- Engagement Rate
  0%
- Average likes
  0
Audience location by country
South Africa
79.52%
Botswana
3.64%
Namibia
2.24%
Zimbabwe
2.11%
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14
FoodCaterers By-Nandi.Got
@nandi.got
Bio
CEO @bukhosini_and_co.caterers 👩‍🍳 🏠| sisi weCatering | sisi weProperty. 📧 | ntando0402@gmail.com | nandi@partnersinprop.com
Nandi.Got is a South African catering executive who delivers fresh meals and premium food services, directly matching the food and cuisine niche.
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- Followers
  72k
- Engagement Rate
  1.75%
- Average likes
  1.3k
Audience location by country
South Africa
86.45%
Botswana
1.51%
United States
1.30%
Namibia
1.16%
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15
John-Michael Kelly
@chefjohnboy
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Sous chef- Pier Restaurant @goodhabits.ct
John-Michael Kelly is a South African sous chef creating diverse weekly menus, meal prep dishes, and culinary content.
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- Followers
  71k
- Engagement Rate
  0.09%
- Average likes
  67
Audience location by country
United States
13.30%
Brazil
10.36%
United Kingdom
5.78%
Argentina
5.22%
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Nthabiseng Skosana
@delisheats_by_nthabi
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•Home cook || Self taught||Food Content Creator •Food blogger • Email : delisheatsbynthabi@gmail.com
Nthabiseng Skosana is a home cook and food content creator who shares recipes and cravings, fitting the food and cuisine niche.
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- Followers
  70k
- Engagement Rate
  1.61%
- Average likes
  1.1k
Audience location by country
South Africa
77.80%
Namibia
3.14%
Zimbabwe
2.83%
Botswana
2.76%
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17
Neo Mailola | Food content creator.
@neo.mailola_
Bio
Food Content Creator. 👨🏽‍🍳Self taught & Inventive cook 📩:neoananias@gmail.com 📍 JHB
Neo Mailola is a self-taught cook and food content creator sharing recipes like lamb curry, fitting the food and cuisine niche.
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- Followers
  62k
- Engagement Rate
  0%
- Average likes
  0
Audience location by country
South Africa
86.75%
Namibia
3.28%
United States
2.02%
Zimbabwe
1.58%
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18
Thembakazi Makhamba Sheane
@thesh_sheane
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Electrical Engineer 💻 @magcwanini_foundation founder Food Lover 🥗🍣🍱🫘
Thembakazi Makhamba Sheane is a South African food lover and electrical engineer who shares nutrition and lifestyle content.
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- Followers
  62k
- Engagement Rate
  0.04%
- Average likes
  26
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𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐢
@caroll_godi
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Food and Lifestyle 📧 mhlangammamane@gmail.com 📍Johannesburg Finance & Accounting 👩🏽‍🎓 Mom | Wife Love cooking for my family
Caroline Godi is a Johannesburg-based food and lifestyle creator who shares family-oriented homemade recipes and baking, fitting the food niche.
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- Followers
  61k
- Engagement Rate
  1.25%
- Average likes
  764
Audience location by country
South Africa
82.11%
Namibia
4.09%
Zimbabwe
2.75%
Botswana
0.93%
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Siphokazi Mdlankomo
@chefsiphogourmetfood
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MasterChef SA3 . Cook book author Pick n Pay brand ambassador Private Chef FB page- Chef Sipho Gourmet Meals Book me - frieda@gomanagement.co.za
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- Followers
  57k
- Engagement Rate
  0.28%
- Average likes
  161
Audience location by country
South Africa
85.81%
United States
2.10%
Botswana
1.87%
Namibia
1.49%
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The first five profiles shown on this page are Fikile Zungu, Tokologo TK Hlongwane, The Pretty Chef, Patrick Seleka, and Zamokuhle Mafuleka, all featured for their public content within the category.

Fikile Zungu leads this ranking because the table is ordered by follower count, starting with the largest audience among the profiles that qualified through relevance checks.

Tokologo TK Hlongwane works as a premium caterer sharing plated finger foods, stews, and cooking content, while The Pretty Chef is a self-taught cook sharing comforting meals, traditional dishes, and recipes.

Across these cards, recurring themes include award-winning recipes, lifestyle content, a personal cooking journey, culinary creations, and easy, inexpensive food ideas combined with video vlogs.

The displayed order means the accounts are listed strictly by follower count, starting with the largest audience. Relevance decides who qualifies for inclusion, but the sequence itself reflects audience size rather than qualification score.

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20 South African Food Creators

Discover Local Culinary Talent

Fikile Zungu

Tokologo “TK” Hlongwane

The Pretty Chef

How we built this list

Patrick Seleka

Zamokuhle_Mafuleka

(Aus/Sis) Tumi M 👩🏽‍🍳 🇿🇦

Kholofelo Leyfort Mogane

Meals for you_with Hunadi

Yogesh Kapadia

Alyn Machethe

Nicholas Fraser

Dinewithfloy

Mo Lello

FoodCaterers By-Nandi.Got

John-Michael Kelly

Nthabiseng Skosana

Neo Mailola | Food content creator.

Thembakazi Makhamba Sheane

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐢

Siphokazi Mdlankomo

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