Who doesn’t love checking out recipe/cooking vids on Tiktok? I certainly find myself down a rabbit hole sometimes 😂).
When launching/improving your TikTok strategy in the kitchen/cookware industry, I always tell my clients that studying the top performers is essential (and it's exactly what I do myself before starting any new campaign/project).
For those of you selling kitchen gadgets, cookware, or those doing some sort of food storage solutions, these brand examples will give you tons of inspiration + practical takeaways for your own TikTok strategy.
And if you've already seen my previous TikTok brand breakdown guides (such as this one on bags/luggage and fitness apparel), you'll know I focus on sharing what personally stands out to me about each account. Of course, you'll discover even more insights when you explore these accounts yourself!
Quick note on my research process - I discovered most of these kitchen/cookware brands through a combination of TikTok's ads library, trending pages, and my own algorithm suggestions (clearly I watch too many cooking videos!). :)
(Image credit: TikTok Creative Centre)
With more than 410K+ followers and a whopping 2.5M+ likes on TikTok, this brand specialises in innovative kitchen appliances, including blenders, food processors, and air fryers.
These guys do awesome vid content that many of us can learn from - hats off to their socials team!
What I love about their approach:
Key takeaway from me: Creating dedicated playlists for each product line helps users quickly find relevant content while showcasing your full range of offerings.
This portable blender brand has built an incredible TikTok presence with 985K+ likes by focusing on convenience, power, and ease of use for on-the-go smoothies/shakes.
Doing an epic job with their UGC strat and editng.
What caught my attention:
What I've learned: Recipe content that showcases your product naturally in use performs better than direct product promotions/advertisements. I've seen a lot more top-growing brands adopting the playlist strategy too, which says a lot that it does work effectively (especially for new visitors to their pages).
With 245K+ likes on TikTok, this high-end knife brand produces innovative kitchen knives and cookware that combines performance/design for both professional chefs and home cooks.
What works so well for them:
My main insight: Skill-based challenges that showcase product performance drive massive engagement while educating viewers about quality. Also, seen numerous brands utilising slideshows for this type of content too (keep an eye out).
This iconic food storage brand has adapted perfectly to TikTok with 28K+ likes by focusing on sustainability/quality for kitchen organisation.
Why I follow them:
The big lesson here: Organisation/transformation content creates visual appeal while demonstrating practical product benefits + use cases.
This non-stick cookware specialist has built a growing TikTok presence with almost 10K likes by focusing on cooking efficiency/innovation.
What makes their content so effective:
What really stands out to me: Focusing on the end result (delicious food) rather than just the product creates more engaging/shareable content.
Since launching their premium chef aprons + kitchen gear, this brand has amassed an incredible 13M+ likes on TikTok by combining quality, functionality, and style.
What sets them apart:
My biggest takeaway: Consistent visual branding elements across videos creates stronger recognition even when users are rapidly scrolling/browsing. And this really works for brands that scale production using consistent formats which can result in massive views/follower growth (something I mentioned in my TikTok growth strategies article).
This pizza oven brand has revolutionised at-home pizza making and built a solid TikTok presence with 285K+ likes by focusing on ease of use and artisan quality.
Love their content strat!
What I think makes them successful:
What impressed me most: Demonstrating product versatility through creative recipes/applications expands appeal beyond your core use audience.