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ChefSteps is a high-tech culinary resource based in Seattle that focuses on the science of cooking and sous vide techniques. The channel provides deep-dive classes and recipes developed by a team of professional chefs and researchers. They offer a subscription-based Studio Pass for users seeking comprehensive guides and advanced kitchen skills.
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1.4M
as of Oct 14, 2026
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ChefSteps is a high-tech culinary collective based in Seattle, Washington, that focuses on the intersection of science and cooking. Founded by a team of professional chefs and researchers, the organization aims to provide deep insights into modern kitchen techniques. They are widely recognized for their academic yet accessible approach to food preparation.
The collective achieved widespread recognition through their high-quality cinematography and their focus on precision cooking, particularly sous vide. Their ability to explain complex scientific concepts in a way that home cooks could understand set them apart in the culinary world. The development and promotion of specialized tools further solidified their status as industry innovators.
Their content consists of deep-dive cooking classes, scientific experiments with food, and precise recipe guides. The videos are known for their visual excellence and focus on technical accuracy, often featuring specialized equipment like the Joule sous vide. They provide both free educational videos and exclusive content for their Studio Pass subscribers.
ChefSteps operates a subscription-based service called Studio Pass, which offers comprehensive guides and advanced kitchen training. They are also famous for developing the Joule sous vide tool, a major hardware success in the culinary tech space. Their business model combines educational content with specialized product development.
No reliable public estimate for ChefSteps' total net worth is available. The organization generates revenue through its Studio Pass subscriptions, hardware sales, and digital content monetization on platforms like YouTube. As a high-tech collective, they also benefit from partnerships within the culinary and technology sectors.
The collective's signature work includes their extensive library of sous vide guides and their high-production-value instructional videos. While not a traditional film studio, their cinematic style has influenced the way food content is produced online. Their most notable contribution to the culinary world remains their scientific approach to home cooking.
ChefSteps content can be viewed on their official YouTube channel, where they share a wide range of recipes and technical videos. For more advanced training and exclusive classes, users can access their Studio Pass on the ChefSteps website. They maintain a strong digital presence for food enthusiasts worldwide.
ChefSteps has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube, demonstrating a large global interest in scientific cooking. Their work has revolutionized how home cooks approach precision techniques and kitchen technology. They remain a leading authority in the digital food and education categories.
ChefSteps has 1.4M followers in total, which puts this profile in the mega band (1m – 10m followers). The largest single audience is on YouTube with 1.4M followers — about 100% of the total reach.
Combined reach is the sum of followers and subscribers per platform. It is not unique people: audiences overlap, so treat it as a size indicator for shortlisting rather than a guaranteed audience.
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Here is where ChefSteps's audience actually sits, platform by platform, using the latest count we recorded on each one (last checked Oct 14, 2026).
Every handle above links to the official account, so you can open it and check the numbers yourself before you reach out.
| Platform | Followers / subscribers | Share of reach | Official handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 1.4M followers | 100% | @chefsteps |
Every handle on this page links to the official account. If you are verifying ChefSteps before a deal, open the profiles directly rather than trusting screenshots — the live number is always one click away.
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ChefSteps is based in USA and posts in English. For brands that usually means the core audience follows the same market and language, with a long tail from everywhere else — big accounts rarely stay local.
The content sits in education and food & cooking, so the people watching are self-selected for those interests. That is the useful part of a niche profile: a mid-size account inside the right category often beats a much larger general account, because the audience already cares about the subject.
If you need the same audience profile in another market, the country and language lists on CreatorFanBase let you line up comparable creators side by side instead of guessing.
If you are shortlisting ChefSteps for a campaign, these are the facts worth carrying into the brief. Everything here is stored data, refreshed on a schedule rather than typed in once.
A practical sequence: check the lead platform matches where your buyers are, check market and language, open the official account to see recent posting frequency, then ask for a media kit and rate card directly.
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ChefSteps's counts come from the platforms themselves via Apify YouTube public channel and are refreshed on a schedule; the most recent check was Oct 14, 2026. When a platform blocks a read, we keep the last verified number and show where it came from instead of filling the gap with an estimate.
Large jumps are treated as suspect: a sudden drop past our safety threshold is held back for review rather than published, which is why the numbers here tend to be lower-drama than screenshots circulating elsewhere. Found something out of date? The profile links on this page go to the official accounts, so the live number is always one click away.
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Follower growth is best judged across several comparable monthly checks, not a few days of snapshots. CreatorFanBase does not yet have enough monthly history to call a reliable rise or fall for ChefSteps; the current platform totals above remain the clearest view of audience size.
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How much does it cost to hire ChefSteps? A planning estimate for one sponsored post is $17K – $41K per post.
| Deliverable | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Story or short mention | $6K – $14K |
| Sponsored post, Reel or Short | $17K – $41K |
| Dedicated video or integration | $31K – $74K |
| Three-post campaign package | $44K – $110K |
Send a free brief and CreatorFanBase checks availability, then negotiates the fee and terms with ChefSteps for you.
Estimates use combined public follower counts. Up to 10 million followers, we show a planning range; above 10 million, we show an open-ended starting estimate because campaign scope drives the final fee.
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Straight answers to the questions people search for.
ChefSteps has about 1.4M YouTube subscribers in the latest snapshot stored on this profile. Quote the profile and the date together. Use the YouTube row when the brief is on that network. A newer snapshot replaces this one on regular updates described on the methodology page.
A sponsored post from ChefSteps is estimated at $17K – $41K. The range uses the combined public follower count across the platforms stored on this profile, with the YouTube rate band. It is an estimate, not a quote. ChefSteps sets the real fee, and usage rights or extra posts change it. The method is on the methodology page.
ChefSteps is marked verified on CreatorFanBase. The badge is about the stored handles matching the public accounts, and it is the set of links to use for a collaboration. Flag a wrong handle on the contact page.
USA is the country on ChefSteps's profile. Use it when you need creators from that market, then open a recent post if the city matters. A city is not stored separately. The wider set of creators tagged USA is on the country list.
ChefSteps is tagged as English-speaking on this profile. Use that when the script or the voiceover has to be in English, then watch a recent post to confirm the mix. One tag can cover more than one language in the work. Other English creators can be filtered in search.
ChefSteps is filed under Education and tagged as English-speaking. Use that as a starting point, then watch a recent post to see if the style fits your product. One label covers a lot of styles. More education creators are on the Education category.
Send a collaboration brief from the form on this profile, or use the official links to reach ChefSteps directly. Our team reaches out and negotiates the fee for you. Write one clear deliverable and ask for their rate. This profile shows the handle and the official links. A plan only opens search results after the first 5, on pricing.
Other published creators near ChefSteps are in the similar creators section on this page, above these questions. If you want a longer list in Education, use the Education category and keep the country if the market matters. The posts, not the label, decide the fit.
The newest follower snapshot stored for ChefSteps is 14 October 2026. Counts are updated regularly, and a missing new reading keeps the previous date rather than inventing one. Put that date next to the number if you quote it. The schedule is on the methodology page.
ChefSteps is tagged Education, USA in the directory, so that is the audience a brand can start from. The tag is a filing label, not a sales result, so watch a recent post before you brief anyone. Then compare a few others with the same tag on the Education list.
You can ask. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile with the product, the deliverable and your dates, and the CreatorFanBase team reaches out to ChefSteps and negotiates for you. Audiences respond best when the product fits what the creator already posts, so pitch a format that matches recent posts. ChefSteps decides whether to accept. See the managed option on pricing.
Our planning estimate for one sponsored post from ChefSteps is $17K – $41K. Stories usually cost less than a feed post or reel, and usage rights, exclusivity and extra posts raise the fee. It is an estimate, not a quote — ChefSteps sets the real rate. The method is on the methodology page.
ChefSteps is one of the Education profiles in USA on CreatorFanBase. Open the Education category and filter by country, language and follower size to see others ranked by audience. Every filter and follower count stays open; names after the first 5 results need a plan.
Start in search with the Education category and USA as the country, then set a follower range that fits the budget. Shortlist a few names like ChefSteps, compare their platform split, and send a brief — or let CFB Agency run outreach and negotiation for you.
ChefSteps is tagged English on this profile, so a script in English is a natural starting point. Check a recent post to confirm the language mix before you brief. Other English-speaking creators can be filtered in search.
We do not publish private management contacts. Use the official links on this profile, or send a brief from the collaboration form and the CreatorFanBase team will reach ChefSteps's team for you and negotiate the deal. Plans and the managed option are on pricing.
The official accounts we have for ChefSteps are the links on this profile, starting with YouTube. Use those when you write, and compare the handle with the channel you already know. Or send a brief from the profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out and negotiate for you. A wrong link can be flagged on the contact page.
ChefSteps has 1 platform with a stored follower or subscriber count on this profile, led by YouTube. A missing network means we do not have a public count for it yet, not that the account cannot exist. The rows are listed on the profile. Browse a single network from the creator lists.
Not through a forum post. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out to ChefSteps for you. Use the official links on the profile and ask ChefSteps for a fee. Plan prices for directory access are separate, on the pricing page.
Open this profile and save ChefSteps while you compare a few other names. Saving a name does not email the creator. Growth and Agency include unlimited shortlists. Starter includes three. The plan differences, starting at $29 a month, are on the pricing page.
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