24 Online Communities for Chefs
Updated 5/14/2026
r/Butchery
on reddit
For butchers to share butchering stuff.126K members
Forum5 views / month

r/cookingforbeginners
on reddit
Just moved into your first apartment and don't know a thing about cooking or have lived on your own for years and have existed on take out and fast food? Then this is the sub for you! Learn how to cook simple recipes for yourself and find it isn't as hard as you think it is. Post your questions about cooking and links to easy recipes and basic techniques. Come to learn or to teach. Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/FfKqrtZ Related subs: /r/Cooking /r/AskCulinary2.1M members
Forum5 views / month

The Chef Heart Friendship Pod
The Chef Heart "Friendship Pod" offers a FREE recipe database, fitness and nutrition guides, kitchen resources and more. With a coaching mentor to meet you meet your fitness goals and an unlimited spice-drawer replenishment system, Chef Heart makes it easy to invest in yourself and a tokenized community!10 members
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BakeSpace
Web's first food-themed social network and recipe swap. It’s the independent, grassroots community by and for people who love to cook, bake and express their passion for all things food-related.ForumPerksNewsletter4 views / month
Cooking Secrets
on quora
Post and share secrets of impeccable cooking from chefs and amateurs.1.4M members
Forum8 views / month
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Kitchen Knife Forums
The sharpest place on Earth. Show off, discuss, and sell your knives here.24K members
Forum7 views / month

r/KitchenConfidential
on reddit
The internet's largest community of food industry professionals. Icon artwork by www.instagram.com/nowherelad1.8M members
Forum5 views / month

Thisweekmenu
on facebook
We are trying to build a community to make their own meal plan for the next week. So that we can save money by reducing food waste. Since we already have a plan in place we mostly don't waste our food also we can make a healthy diet.5 members
ForumEventsNewsletter4 views / month

Insects as a food
on facebook
Insects as a food is a group where we share ideas and experiences with the modern world. This is a place for you to ask questions or find answers about eating insects. We are a group dedicated to the education and promotion of entomophagy (the eating of insects).1K members
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Maanchi's Korean Food and Cooking
Welcome to Maangchi's Korean food and cooking forum! I made this forum for my readers to talk to each other, help each other, and make some new friends. Please share your experiences and photos of the Korean food you made, and help other members with their questions. This site also has a list of Korean grocery stores worldwide!ForumNewsletter2 views / month
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Food Lovers Passions Forum
A free online dating & social networking site specifically for singles with a passion for food, recipes & cooking, and desserts. Whether you like to exchange recipes, bake, grill or just go out to eat at nice restaurants, Food Lovers Passions is the site for you. Meet other chocoholics, grillers, bakers & more.ForumPaid2 views / month

r/AskCulinary
on reddit
A place to get that "one right answer" to your cooking questions!1.3M members
Forum4 views / month
Food Factory
on quora
Different foods & culture!105K members
Forum2 views / month
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ChefTalk
ChefTalk.com is a community of food lovers dedicated to chefs.83K members
Forum7 views / month

Hungry Onion
Thoughtful discussions among avid food lovers on eateries, cooking, and culinary culture3K members
Forum10 views / month

Discuss Cooking
The friendliest place on the web for anyone that enjoys cooking.49K members
Forum3 views / month

r/52weeksofcooking
on reddit
Each week, we give you an ingredient, technique, cuisine, or inspiration. Each week, you cook a dish in that theme and share the results. Each week, your culinary repertoire gets a little bigger.148K members
Forum2 views / month

r/instantpot
on reddit
A place for Instant Pot owners to discuss, debate, divulge, digress and digest.592K members
Forum5 views / month

r/slowcooking
on reddit
r/Slowcooking is a food-related subreddit for sharing ideas, recipes or pictures in which a "Crock-Pot®" style slow cooker was used. Slow cooking is an ideal method for cooking less expensive portions of meat to make them more tender and tasty than by other forms of cookery. Vegetarian and vegan dishes can also be made via slow cooking. - crockpot, slowcooker, crock, crock-pot, slow cooker4.7M members
Forum5 views / month

TalkFood
A community forum dedicated to discussions about various food-related topics. It provides a platform for members to share recipes, cooking tips, restaurant recommendations, and engage in discussions about food and culinary experiences.33K members
Forum4 views / month
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Chinese-forums.com
A forum dedicated to discussions about Chinese food and drink. It is a platform where members can explore various aspects of Chinese cuisine, including regional specialties, cooking techniques, recipes, ingredients, and dining experiences.Forum
Mouthfuls
The Mouthfuls Food Forum provides a space for food enthusiasts, home cooks, chefs, and industry professionals to engage in conversations about various culinary topics. Within the forum, users can find discussions on a wide range of subjects related to food, including restaurant recommendations, cooking techniques, food and beverage trends, recipe sharing, ingredient sourcing, wine and spirits, culinary travel, and much more.Forum1 views / month
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Cooking Bites Forum
From healthy recipes to decadent snacks, Cooking Bites is a place to discuss all things culinary. We host cooking competitions and provide a space to talk about kitchen appliances and global cuisines.Forum6 views / month

r/Cooking
on reddit
A place for people who want to learn how to cook, share their culinary experiences, and discuss recipes and techniques. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, all are welcome in our kitchen.6.1M members
Forum7 views / month
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Community size
- Tiny: 2 communities (<20 members)
- Small: 0 communities (20-100 members)
- Medium: 0 communities (100-1,000 members)
- Large: 2 communities (1,000-10,000 members)
- Huge: 4 communities (10,000-100,000 members)
- Massive: 4 communities (100,000-1M members)
- Gigantic: 6 communities (1M+ members)
Community features
Community platforms
- Reddit: 8 communities
- Facebook: 2 communities
- Quora: 2 communities
