Top 20 Richmond Food Influencers in 2026

1. Liz Thomson

Bio Liz Thomson is the creator, recipe developer, and photographer behind I Heart Vegetables. For over 16 years, she has shared approachable plant-based meals to help busy home cooks easily add more vegetables to their diet without complicated steps or kitchen stress. *****@iheartvegetables.comMORE Instagram Handle @iheartveggies Instagram Followers 133.5K Follower Growth (3mo) +7% Type Macro Gender Female Location United States
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2. Nora

Bio 👧🏻 The girl who nods
📸 RVA • 757 • DMV | ✈️ LOVE TRAVELING
⭐️ 55 Michelins | 🤤 Always in a food coma
☝🏼 One post a day | 📥 DM for collabs *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @noraeatsgood Instagram Followers 92.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +4% Type Micro Gender Female Location Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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3. India Pervall & Demont Becton

Bio 🍽 Just a couple eating & playing our way through #richmondva and beyond!
📧 *****@gmail.com
📍RVA Native
🎥Original content Instagram Handle @eatandplayrva Instagram Followers 74K Follower Growth (3mo) +6% Type Micro Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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4. Katie Brown

Bio Katie Brown created Real Food with Gratitude to share simple, clean meals and real-talk advice on everyday life. Based around short-ingredient lists, her blog cuts through the clutter of wellness culture. She talks openly about mental health, anxiety, and relationships, skipping rigid rules to help you find a setup that actually fits your routine. *****@realfoodwithgratitude.comMORE Instagram Handle @realfoodwithgratitude Instagram Followers 63.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +5% Type Micro Gender Female Location United States
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5. Kalea

Bio 🍽️ Must-try eats & experiences
📍 Virginia
🎥 UGC • Partnerships • Collabs
✈️ Travel -> @_kaleaexplores
📩 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @_kaleaskravings Instagram Followers 21.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +10% Type Micro Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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6. Kenya Martini

Bio 📍RVA Content Storyteller
HTX roots
Food • Music • Wine • Sneakers • Joy
🌮&🍺 Enthusiast
Own: @chiccuisineclub
📧 superkeatz@gmail for collabs/tastings *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @superkeatzeverywhere Instagram Followers 15.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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7. Megan Marconyak

Bio Sip 🍾 Savor 🍦 Style 👠 | #rva
Keeping you in the know. Writing about #rvadine & beyond.
Tips, questions, collabs *****@marcostyle.net Instagram Handle @meganmarcostyle Instagram Followers 7.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +13% Type Nano Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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8. Leish

Bio 📸 RVA’s foodie plug 🔌 😋 Bringing authenticity, storytelling, and community connection 🫶🏾
DM to collaborate🤝
*****@gmail.com📧 Instagram Handle @eatwithleish Instagram Followers 6.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +18% Type Nano Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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9. Laurel Herman

Bio 🕎Gluten Free Chef, ancestral foods, retired culinary educator and proud Jewish creator Instagram Handle @its.more.than.just.food_ Instagram Followers 2.3K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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10. Lauren Z. Ray

Bio 💚 Come with me around RVA.
🎉 RVA spots + vegan food
📍 Richmond, VA
🌱 Founder: @veganclubrva @veganmomsrva @newmomsclubrva *****@laurenzray.com Instagram Handle @laurenzray Instagram Followers 26.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +5% Type Micro Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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11. Brittanny Anderson

Bio Eating, drinking and cooking in Virginia!
@metzgerrva @barbuoyrva @blacklodgerva @pinkroomrva *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @brittannywith2ns Instagram Followers 17.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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12. Manny Baiden

Bio Founder & Creative Director
Designing elevated culinary experiences
Richmond, VA and beyond
→ @mannyeatsrva
Partnerships: *****@balmcreativeco.com Instagram Handle @mannybaiden_ Instagram Followers 13.2K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Male Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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13. Michael Lindsey

Bio Chef/Owner @lillie.pearl.rva @buttermilkandhoneyrva @redbirdsocial.rva @mlsteak.rva @farmandoak_westend @lovespk.rva @boloseatery.rva @lfg.rva *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @chef.m.lindsey Instagram Followers 7.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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14. Anne Crenshaw

Bio Your personal tour guide for:
🍽️ eats | ✈️ travel |💪🏼fitness |💃🏼things to do
📍Richmond, VA
*****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @fitting.in.balance Instagram Followers 5K Follower Growth (3mo) +46% Type Nano Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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15. Sonya Feeser

Bio ♥ just a gal with an appetite for adventure 🌮💃🏽✨
✪ richmond va & st pete beach fl📍
☻ food•fitness•art•life•travel•fashion•photography *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @sonyasfoodforthought Instagram Followers 2.5K Type Nano Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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16. Samantha Chhabra

Bio ⚠️ Consider it your cheat day ⚠️
📍Richmond, VA/ Washington, D.C. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @sambythespoonful Instagram Followers 2K Follower Growth (3mo) +6% Type Nano Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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17. Kris

Bio A girl with a never ending appetite for beautiful food
Richmond, VA📍✈️ Orlando, FL
#zipkick influencer✨
🍕 DM for collab: *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @foodoo_doll Instagram Followers 1.5K Follower Growth (3mo) -3% Type Nano Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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18. Austin McCormick

Bio Lemaire Sous Chef
The Jefferson Hotel
📍Richmond, VA Instagram Handle @wheres_the_food_austin Instagram Followers 1.4K Type Nano Gender Male Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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19. Michele Humlan

Bio Love people-feed them tasty food!
Happy Personal Chef in RVA
Seasonal and gf recipes on the blog *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @rivercitygoodeats Instagram Followers 1.1K Follower Growth (3mo) -3% Type Nano Gender Female Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
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