Top 35 North Carolina Food Influencers in 2026

1. Rashad Mooreman

Bio 📍NC FoodieQuit My 9️⃣-5️⃣ To Eat🤷🏾‍♂️Business:*****@gmail.comPartnerships:*****@thedigitaldept.comGod Is So Good 🙏🏽Send Me ANYTHING⬇️ Instagram Handle @mr.chimetime + Follow Instagram Followers 997.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Male Location High Point, North Carolina, United States
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2. Megan Nichols

Bio Local wanderlust in NC & beyond ✨Introducing you to new places & romanticizing the one you’re already in💐food, travel, life👇Full guides on the site *****@nceatandplay.com Instagram Handle @nceatandplay + Follow Instagram Followers 383.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Macro Gender Female Location North Carolina, United States
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3. Jensen Savannah Nichol

Bio Carolina girl 🇺🇸 📍CLT native 👑Showcasing the Best of the Carolinas™ (TikTok 430k+)✉️ *****@jensensavannah.com Instagram Handle @jensensavannah + Follow Instagram Followers 340.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Female Location Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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4. Miranda Mounts

Bio Charlotte’s Most Trusted Food Recs 🍴 Your Guide to Local 📍 Charlotte, NC Partner with Us👇🏼 *****@wheretoeatcharlotte.com Instagram Handle @wheretoeatcharlotte + Follow Instagram Followers 238.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Macro Gender Female Location Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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5. Briana H. Kornegay & Roger Kornegay

Bio 🏆 3X 𝙒𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙀𝘼𝙍 🏆🏆 WakeLiving 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 Social Media Acct 23' 🏆📧 *****@gmail.com#𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩 📍NC Instagram Handle @raleighfoodtrap + Follow Instagram Followers 213.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Macro Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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6. AJ Forest

Bio 🍕 How to eat & explore in your own NC backyard📍 North Carolina & Beyond // Travel ✈️📸 Content Creation // UGC // Marketing📧*****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @nctraveleats + Follow Instagram Followers 57.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Location North Carolina, United States
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7. Susan Murphy

Bio Raleigh native🍁🌻 World traveler🌐✈️✨Inspiring you to discover, celebrate, and experience Raleigh. And beyond.💌*****@experienceraleigh.com Instagram Handle @experience_raleigh + Follow Instagram Followers 56.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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8. Joy Wilkerson

Bio 📸 Your favorite foodie friend with all the deets on the good eats in NC & beyond! 📍Raleigh-Durham area *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @joyeatsworld22 + Follow Instagram Followers 50.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Location Durham, North Carolina, United States
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9. Kelly Cain

Bio 🫶🏼 Your guide to Raleigh's best spots! 📈 6 years elevating local brands & events.💖 Hit follow & save your favorites!*****@theraleighlocal.com Instagram Handle @theraleighlocal + Follow Instagram Followers 33.3K Type Micro Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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10. Alex Taylor

Bio best bites in the 919 🕺 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @919eats + Follow Instagram Followers 28.8K Type Micro Gender Male Location Durham, North Carolina, United States
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11. Deni

Bio ☁️ comfy + cozy finds✨ food + travel📍 raleigh, nc💌 email to collab: *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @raleighfoodfun + Follow Instagram Followers 25.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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12. Maddie Rae

Bio From the mountains to the sea. And all the BBQ in Between. Sharing my love of The Carolinas📧 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @cravingcarolina + Follow Instagram Followers 23.3K Type Micro Gender Female Location North Carolina, United States
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13. Nancy Thapa

Bio Food, travel, lifeTikTok: nancyteee📍CA ➡️ NC✉️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @nancyjthapa + Follow Instagram Followers 19.2K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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14. Rose M

Bio Costa Rican🇨🇷 sharing can’t-miss bites, hidden gems & fun events across NC®️Roamer at heart Follow @roseeroams📩 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @raleighrosee + Follow Instagram Followers 17.2K Type Micro Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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15. Christy Bray Graves

Bio • Creator of quick, simple recipes🍋• Mom of 3 boys 💙• Family biz: @chapelhilltoffee • Durham/Chapel Hill, NC📍• Recipes & Inspiration👇🏼 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @christybgraves + Follow Instagram Followers 14K Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Location North Carolina, United States
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16. Chrishonda Jefferson

Bio 🤎 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @lifewithchrishonda + Follow Instagram Followers 10.9K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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17. Kierstyn

Bio 📍NC food explorerMaking my way through the many flavors and adventures of beautiful NC| 🍽 Foodie | 👣 Adventurer |DM4️⃣COLLAB Instagram Handle @_thencfoodie_ + Follow Instagram Followers 9.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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18. Melanie

Bio 📍 NC/SC/FL🍽️ Rooted in the Carolinas, chasing good food🥂 Casual bites to fine dining✨ 8-Year Yelp Elite✉️ Collaboration inquiries Instagram Handle @afoodieandhertravels + Follow Instagram Followers 8.3K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location North Carolina, United States
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19. Anna Haddock

Bio 🌟Creator of The Coffee Table Blog📍 Exploring Raleigh, NC +beyond☕️ Life • Style • Travel📸 Photography @annakaitphoto✉️ *****@thecoffeetableblog.com Instagram Handle @annakhaddock + Follow Instagram Followers 7.6K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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20. Damien Silver

Bio 🎬 Boss @silverliningmedia.nc 🎬📍 Clayton, NC 📍💡 Prince Hall /G\ 💡👉🏾 Need A Spot, I Got One 🤞🏾 📸 Want A Feature 📸📧: *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @dameeatsthis + Follow Instagram Followers 7.5K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Male Location Clayton, North Carolina, United States
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21. Kristyna Daye

Bio Your fav Taste Bud 😋 | Traveling Tastebud in NCFood • Travel • Family LifestyleServing up bites, trips & everyday joy 🌸 *****@yahoo.com 💌 Instagram Handle @travelingtastebud_ + Follow Instagram Followers 7.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location Durham, North Carolina, United States
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22. Anita

Bio 📍Raleigh, NC + more 🍴Looking for the best food & drinks in the area📩 Message for suggestions/collab! Instagram Handle @raleigh.eatz + Follow Instagram Followers 6.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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23. Kellie

Bio 🌊carolina girl🫧all things fun & travel✈️☀️raleigh, nc 💌 let’s collab - *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @kelliencadventures + Follow Instagram Followers 6.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +17% Type Nano Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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24. Alex

Bio 🌳 Welcome to North Carolina life🇬🇧 Brit living in Cary, NC 🇺🇸⛰️ Helping you to explore the Carolinas & beyond 📩 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @alyinraleigh + Follow Instagram Followers 6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Cary, North Carolina, United States
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25. Karen Falls

Bio Just here for the food 🍱 and the fun 🎉Life’s short - enjoy the moment 😉 Charlotte NC *****@Gmail.com Instagram Handle @finer_with_thyme + Follow Instagram Followers 5.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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26. Heidi Billotto

Bio Food & travel writer; local food advocateProducer: @ncrlachefshowdown Chefs, farms, food stories you’ll loveLet Your Culinary Adventures Begin at *****@heidicooks.com Instagram Handle @heidibillotto + Follow Instagram Followers 5.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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27. Janet Lee

Bio Things to do & eat in the Triangle 😋NC+SoCal @compass 🏡 Founder @zenfishpokebar 🐟Duke alum 😈Running businesses & raising tiny humans 👦🏻👦🏻 *****@compass.com Instagram Handle @nc.foodbaby + Follow Instagram Followers 4.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +5% Type Nano Gender Female Location Durham, North Carolina, United States
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28. Tori Norrell

Bio this is my take on ‘fits👗food🍔 travel✈️on the coast 🌊 📍n o r t h c a r o l i n a 🐚 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @toristakeon + Follow Instagram Followers 3.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location North Carolina, United States
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29. Andi Wallace

Bio 🍽️ Best Eats✈️Solo Travel🛁Unique Stays📀Fun Experiences Follow along on YouTube to see all the fun. DT Durham Ambassador🐂 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @_andiwallace_ + Follow Instagram Followers 2.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Female Location Durham, North Carolina, United States
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30. Alexandra Johnson

Bio @alexjohnsonb Online diary ✍🏻NYC🍏 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @foodalexeats + Follow Instagram Followers 1.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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31. Vanessa Logan

Bio 💛 Raleigh (and surrounding) Foodie Content 📸 💛 Raleigh Nightlife 🪩 🍸 💛 RDU ✈️ Travel Crush 🥰👉🏾 @keepitsimplev *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @raleighfoodcrush + Follow Instagram Followers 23.6K Type Micro Gender Female Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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32. Kealia Pasquariello

Bio ⚡️ Kay-uh-LEE-uh | kea | KP Founder of @dishdigitalmarketing Durham, NC *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @kealiapasquariello + Follow Instagram Followers 8.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location Durham, North Carolina, United States
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33. Maggie

Bio 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩📍 NC Triad and beyond⭐ Yelp Elite Instagram Handle @all.about.noms + Follow Instagram Followers 7K Type Nano Gender Female Location North Carolina, United States
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34. Donte Elliott

Bio Traveling food photographer capturing flavor, one frame at a time📸DM me to book your food photo session📸Digital & Physical Prints Available⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @platedkulture + Follow Instagram Followers 4.6K Type Nano Gender Male Location North Carolina, United States
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