Title: Founder
Location: Utah
Education: Self-taught culinary expert with a focus on accessible home cooking
Expertise: Restaurant-quality home cooking, digital food publishing, and video storytelling
Rachel Farnsworth is the founder of The Stay At Home Chef, a best-selling cookbook author, and a prominent figure in online home cooking. Since launching The Stay At Home Chef in 2012, Rachel has dedicated herself to making restaurant-quality meals accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. Her approachable recipes and engaging video tutorials have cultivated a community of over 12 million followers across platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tiktok.
Experience
Rachel began sharing recipes online in 2008 under the moniker “Rach’s Kitchen,” and in 2012 officially launched The Stay At Home Chef, growing it into one of the largest and most engaged cooking platforms in the U.S. She has over 15 years of experience in digital content creation, video production, and recipe development.
- Her viral 2016 “gray hair” video has been viewed over 250 million times across platforms and featured by BBC, Daily Mail, Today, Huffington Post, Us Weekly, ABC News, Yahoo, and more.
- She has authored two best-selling cookbooks, including The Stay At Home Chef Family Favorites, which won 4 best-seller award distinctions from The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and a #9 Amazon Weekly General for all books.
- Her content regularly reaches millions of home cooks through social channels, with video tutorials that demystify cooking for a wide audience.
- She has developed branded recipe content and campaigns for Anolon, Disney, Walmart, McCormick, and Kraft, and served as a brand ambassador for CampChef.
- A regular speaker at major industry events, including VidSummit, Social Media Marketing World, and Everything Food Conference, Rachel is also a sought-after consultant for digital media strategy and is known for her expertise in creating authentic content for the internet.
- She’s also been a guest on podcasts and has consulted for the largest social media platforms in the world. Rumor has it, you can even find her videos playing in the cafeteria at Google’s Main Campus.
Community & Advocacy
Rachel is deeply committed to fostering community among content creators, especially food content creators. She leads a group of over 800 creators dedicated to mutual support and growth, embodying the principle that “rising tides lift all boats.” Her advocacy extends to promoting accessibility in outdoor recreation, exemplified by her collaboration with Not A Wheelchair to provide adaptive mobility solutions.
Life at Home
Rachel lives just south of Salt Lake City with her husband and two children. Despite ongoing health challenges, she continues to inspire millions with her unwavering dedication to sharing the joy of cooking. Her motto, “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” encapsulates her enduring spirit and commitment to her community.
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop my friends. Sharing recipes with you has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime.
– Rachel Farnsworth
Rachel’s Signature Recipes
About The Stay at Home Chef
The Stay At Home Chef helps home cooks make restaurant-quality meals using simple, everyday ingredients. Our library of thoroughly tested recipes and helpful guides makes confident cooking accessible to everyone, whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a full house. Learn more about us and our editorial standards here.