Tineke “Tini” Younger gained fame on TikTok with her delicious macaroni and cheese recipe, which has garnered almost 90 million views. While many know her for her culinary skills, Tini also participated in season two of Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef,” competing against seventeen contestants for a quarter of a million dollars. Despite being eliminated in episode eleven, Tini showcased her talent by winning best dish twice and excelling in head-to-head cook-offs.
On the show, Tini shared her journey of overcoming challenges, including being diagnosed with a learning disability in high school. Working in fast food during high school, she discovered her passion for cooking, leading to her success in the culinary world. Tini’s strengths in the kitchen were evident on social media, where she shared recipes and eventually released her cookbook titled “Cooking for My Boyfriend.”
Post-“Next Level Chef,” Tini continues to impress her 6.6 million TikTok followers with a variety of recipes, from prime rib to Dutch donuts. She has also expanded her presence on Gordon Ramsay’s cooking show on YouTube Originals, “Bite,” and participated in Next Level Tastescape, a culinary meetup sponsored by the app Pepper, featuring chefs from various cooking shows.
While Tini doesn’t often share personal details, she recently informed her audience that she is now engaged and will be cooking for her fiancé. As her culinary journey unfolds, Tini’s fans eagerly anticipate her next creations and cooking adventures.
