October is #BlackHistoryMonth and as part of our #ThisisBlack campaign we are celebrating Black history, culture, content and our incredible community here on TikTok. Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth our Creator Spotlight series is dedicated to introducing some of the many #BlackVoices making waves on TikTok right now.

This week we're bringing you Grubworks Kitchen, a.k.a Nathan, whose incredible foodie creations and infectious catchphrases have brought him thousands of fans!

Nathan - better known as 'the CEO of FLAYVAS!' - creates incredible meals that champion flavour, taste, and above all else authenticity! His enthusiasm for food is so infectious that after watching his cooking you'll want to get into the kitchen yourself and give his recipes a go.

From vegan jerk spiced tacos to the creamiest mac and cheese you’ve ever had, there's something for every taste on Nathan's profile! He has our mouths watering with his easy to recreate meals like his yummy mango glazed jerk chicken. Truly *chefs kiss*

With his fan base currently at 578.6k followers and growing daily, Nathan's is going from strength to strength and it’s not hard to see why!

We sat down with him to understand where it all started and what inspires him to create such delicious dishes…

What does Black History Month mean to you?

To me, Black History Month is the opportunity to celebrate the achievements being made by black people, whilst also shining a light on the struggles our ancestors faced and sadly what we still face now. I celebrate black culture every day, but Black History Month gives us a platform to amplify our voices.

What do you love most about sharing your food & recipes on TikTok?

I love that it brings people together, I find it amazing that a TikTok video can reach people on the other side of the world. Having people from Australia make my recipes still shocks me!

What do you love most about TikTok?

TikTok has given me a purpose I didn’t think I had.

What is your favourite recent challenge or trend on TikTok?

I love @emilymariko's salmon and rice trend, it's delicious!

What is your goal on TikTok?

To reach 2 million followers by my birthday (April) I’ve recently learnt to always set my goals 10x bigger than I originally plan. Simply because it’s better to fall short on a goal 10x bigger than a goal that’s 10x smaller!

What else or who else is on your TikTok For You feed?!

It’s a lot of food content for me. At the moment its datesndmates1, mvlondonreviews , samseats and kenapeay

What is your favourite TikTok you have made to date and why?

Oh! that’s a tough one, I love all my videos, but it would have to be the carbonara ASMR video. I learnt a lot from that one as I’d never made carbonara before that!

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