From the red carpet to the cutting board, these stars know how to cook up more than just hits.
Whether they’re serving flavor on-screen or seasoning it up at home, these Black celebrities prove that culinary skills and stardom can go hand-in-hand.
From soul food masters to health-conscious chefs and cookbook authors, here are 20 Black celebs who don’t just eat good—they cook even better.
– Co-hosts Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party and released his cookbook From Crook to Cook.
2. Patti LaBelle
– Her Patti’s Good Life line (famous for the sweet potato pies) is sold in Walmart and flying off shelves.
3. Rick Ross
– Co-owner of over 30 Wingstop franchises and the Checkers/Rally’s chains. Also launched his own hemp rolling company called Hemp Hop.
4. Ludacris
– Hosts Luda Can’t Cook on Discovery+, diving into various cuisines while learning from world-class chefs.
5. Ayesha Curry
Host of Homemade, cookbook author, and co-owner of several restaurants with Steph Curry.
6. Tabitha Brown
– Social media phenom turned author and Food Network host. She launched Donna’s Recipe (vegan haircare) and Tabitha Brown for Target (food, kitchenware & apparel).
7. Tia Mowry
– Star of Tia Mowry at Home and author of Whole New You, blending motherhood, food, and wellness.
8. 2 Chainz
Released a cookbook called #MEALTIME, which came with his B.O.A.T.S II: Me Time album.
9. Queen Latifah
Co-produced The Queen Latifah Show with food segments and is a silent investor in healthy food initiatives.
10. E-40
– Launched a whole empire: E-40 Wines, Goon With The Spoon sausages & burritos, and Sluricane drinks.
11. Chef Roblé Ali
Celebrity chef and star of Chef Roblé & Co., he’s cooked for everyone from Beyoncé to Rihanna.
12. Trick Daddy
– Co-hosts I Got My Pots, a YouTube cooking show blending southern dishes and hip-hop storytelling.
13. JJ Johnson
– James Beard Award-winning chef, known for Fieldtrip in Harlem and national TV appearances.
14. Marcus Samuelsson
Celebrity chef, restaurateur (Red Rooster Harlem), judge on Top Chef, and cookbook author.
15. Maya-Camille Broussard
– Star of Bake Squad on Netflix and owner of Justice of the Pies in Chicago.
16. Gina Neely
– Former co-host of Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network, and cookbook author.
17. Melba Wilson
– NYC-based restaurateur (Melba’s in Harlem) and Food Network guest judge.
18. Darius Cooks
– Known for viral cooking videos and multiple restaurant ventures, despite some controversy.
19. Bryant Terry
James Beard Award-winning vegan chef and author. Known for Afro-Vegan cuisine and cultural storytelling.
20. Meghan Markle
Curated the charity cookbook Together: Our Community Cookbook in partnership with women from the Hubb Community Kitchen (following the Grenfell Tower fire).
