5.1M
Subscribers
42M
Monthly Views
$63K-$168K
Est. Monthly Revenue
$1.50-$4.00
Est. RPM
1200 videos uploaded | 1.1B total views
The Story
Guga, a passionate home cook and steak lover, started Guga Foods in 2015 to share his experiments with cooking perfect steaks. What began as simple sous vide tutorials evolved into increasingly creative and sometimes outrageous experiments - dry-aging steaks in everything from fish sauce to garlic to MSG. His signature format involves preparing multiple steaks with different techniques, conducting blind taste tests with his nephews and friends, and revealing which method produced the best results. The combination of food science, entertainment, and genuine reactions created addictive content that steak lovers couldn't resist. The channel's massive success led to a second channel (Sous Vide Everything with 4M+ subscribers), partnerships with beef suppliers and cooking equipment brands, and recognition as one of YouTube's foremost steak authorities. Guga proved that passion plus creativity can build a massive audience in even specialized niches.
“I just wanted to cook the perfect steak. Turns out millions of people wanted to watch me try every possible method to get there.”
— Guga Foods
The Transformation
Before
Home cooking enthusiast sharing steak tips as hobby
After
YouTube cooking celebrity with 5.1M subscribers and $2M+ annual revenue empire
Timeline: 10 years
Content Strategy
Steak experiment videos comparing cooking methods, dry-aging experiments with unusual ingredients, sous vide tutorials, blind taste test comparisons, and high-end cut showcases (Wagyu A5, tomahawk steaks). Focus on visual appeal and genuine reactions.
Key Insights
Experimental content (unusual dry-aging ingredients) generates viral curiosity and shares
Blind taste test format creates suspense and keeps viewers engaged until the end
Consistent format allows binge-watching - viewers watch 10+ videos per session
Business Impact
YouTube ad revenue generates $1.5M+ annually across both channels
Beef supplier partnerships and equipment sponsorships worth $400K+ annually
Launched successful product line of dry-aging bags and seasonings generating $300K+
Last updated: November 27, 2025