Top Cooking Chef Influencers to Follow in Ramadan 2026

We all know that during the month of Ramadan when the sun sets, it is time for Iftar! Ramadan is a month of fasting, introspection, and trying to become better Muslims but it is also a month of sharing, caring, and love. 

There's no better way to show love for family, friends, and colleagues other than food. During Suhoor and Iftar, especially Iftar, families and friends gather to break the fast together. In this article, know more about the best cooking influencers around the world one can follow to make delicious dishes during this holy month.

Abir El Saghir

Chef influencer Abir El Saghir is a Lebanese culinary creator renowned for her vibrant cooking content and recipe videos that celebrate global cuisine with accessible, engaging flair. She commands a massive social media presence, including 20.8 million followers on Instagram, where she shares stylish food content alongside her culinary creations and lifestyle posts.

Hisham Baeshen

A content creator and internationally well-known chef from Saudi Arabia, Hisham has 4.9 million Instagram followers. He prepares Dishes from the Gulf, the Levant, and international cuisines, and all recipes are shared on his social media platform. Check out his Instagram for the best food recipes.

Anisa - Cook with Anisa

Anisa, author of the cookbook 'The Ramadan Cookbook' has special Ramadan recipes for all her followers on all her social media platforms as well. The popular chef, Anisa, is from the UK and has most of the recipes as a mix of Indian, South African, and Malawi.  Check out all her recipes which have been passed down from many generations. Here is the link to her Youtube page. 

Manal Alalem 

With 4.1 million Instagram followers, Kuwait-based Manal Alalem is a professional Palestinian Jordanian cook and TV chef. In addition to international cuisines and desserts, she is renowned for cooking Middle Eastern and Arab cuisines. Follow her on Instagram for easy recipes to make this Ramadan for guests at Iftar. 

Famidha Ashraf

Famidha is an expat living in Abu Dhabi and originally from Kerala, India. She has her own blog "But first Chai" where she shares well-written easy recipes for everyone to follow. From desserts to spicy snacks, she has everything on her blog. For all those looking for quick and easy recipes to follow this Ramadan, check out her blog. 

Hajar Larbah

With 2.6 million followers on Instagram, Hajar Labah is famous among the youth for her delicious recipes. She has also recently started a Ramadan series with a special recipe for all 30 days of Ramadan. Follow her blog to know more about her e-cooking book and all her recipes.  

Ali Basha

   

Saudi food vlogger Ali Basha has 1.6 million Instagram followers. He is a popular chef who is known for providing recipes for cuisines from the most recognized restaurants while also sharing recipes from Saudi Arabian cuisine as well as other countries. Follow him on social media for recipes to try out during the holy month of Ramadan.

Chef Omar

The most well-known chef in the Arab world, Chef Omar, was the first to revolutionize cooking videos by showing you how to make the tastiest dishes in the most direct way. Omar likes to share delicacies from the Arab world, primarily from traditional Syrian cuisine. Chef Omar has 3 million YouTube subscribers, over 7 million Facebook fans, and almost 1 million TikTok followers. Follow his easy and delicious recipes on Youtube. 

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