Top 25 Southern Food Influencers in 2025
Southern Food Influencers
Here are Top 25 Southern Food Influencers to Follow on Instagram in 2025
1. Carlena Davis
Bio Founder of @miss_lenas_ , Cookbook Author of Memories on a Plate 🍽️ Let’s collab📧 ****@thetekniqueagency.comInstagram Handle @spilling_the_sweet_teaInstagram Followers 444.6KType MacroGender FemaleLocation United States Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit
2. Anne and Leigh Walkup
Bio ❤️We’re twins sharing the delicious old-fashioned recipes from our childhood.🏡❤️Our magazine @frontporchlifemag❤️Our farm @eveningshadefarmky ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thesouthernladycooksInstagram Followers 298.7KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Georgetown, Kentucky, United States Get Email Contact
3. Jared Pullman
Bio 🔥Make Better BBQ🔥 NZ'er BBQ'ing in Idaho Check the link below for tips, tricks and recipe inspiration! ****@howlowcanyouslow.comInstagram Handle @_howlowcanyouslowInstagram Followers 133.1KType MacroGender MaleLocation United States Get Email Contact
4. Leslie Ross
Bio ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @cookinwithbabeInstagram Followers 152.3KType MacroGender FemaleLocation United States Get Email Contact
5. Paula Deen
Bio Bringing friends and family closer, while serving up our southern favorites. For more information, click here: ****@pauladeensfamilykitchen.comInstagram Handle @pauladeensfamilykitchenInstagram Followers 91.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation United States Get Email Contact
6. Christin Mahrlig
Bio * Food blogger * Southern food lover* Beaufort, SC Click blue link for recipes ⬇️ ****@spicysouthernkitchen.comInstagram Handle @spicysouthernkitchenInstagram Followers 75.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Beaufort, South Carolina, United States Get Email Contact
7. Donya Mullins
Bio I’m here with a modern Southern twist to help you find:🍋Joy in cooking🌿Ideas for hosting❤️Inspiration to create a home you love📍NC ****@asouthernsoul.comInstagram Handle @asouthernsoulInstagram Followers 42.6KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Get Email Contact
8. Stacey Little
Bio Feeding your family shouldn’t cost a fortune or be super complicated. Let me help with my easy, affordable recipes! ****@southernbite.comInstagram Handle @southernbiteInstagram Followers 40.3KType MicroGender MaleLocation Prattville, Alabama, United States Get Email Contact
9. Gina Capers-Willis
Bio Gullah Geechee Chef📍SAVExecutive Director@thegullahheritagekitchen Seen on a few tv shows, magazines & everywhere authentic red rice is made... ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @whatsginacookingInstagram Followers 26.8KType MicroGender FemaleLocation United States Get Email Contact
10. Craig Pepperdine
Bio 💨🔥🥩 Backyard BBQ @meatchurch @porterroad @cubixoutdoors @traegergrills@williamsknifeco ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @pepperdine_bbqInstagram Followers 16.8KType MicroGender MaleLocation United States Get Email Contact
11. Rachel McCray & Jeanne McKeague
Bio Mama & Daughter who LOVE to EAT 🍕🍔🌮🍷 VA Wineries & Beer Recs📚 Books Recs & Reviews👩🏻 @coachmccray24 👩🏼 @jeannemckeague📍VA & SCContent CreatorInstagram Handle @southernladieseatingInstagram Followers 10.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Virginia, United States Get Email Contact
12. Stephanie Burt
Bio Also multimedia producer, eater, sometimes cook, and lifelong lover of the breeze through the trees. ****@thesouthernfork.comInstagram Handle @southernforkInstagram Followers 9.5KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Carolina, United States Get Email Contact
13. MK Hennigan
Bio 🍒 Boozy Cocktail Cherries® & More🎁Gifting & Entertaining Favorites✨ As seen in @southernlivingmag @bonappetitmag 👇 Shop Retail & Wholesale ****@inthecuriouskitchen.comInstagram Handle @inthecuriouskitchenInstagram Followers 9.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Kentucky, United States Get Email Contact
14. Marcel Nas
Bio 🔥BBQ Youtuber, Podcaster & Blogger🔥Iedere zondag een nieuwe video op YouTube!- volg voor meer BBQ tips, tricks & recepten - ****@nasqbbq.nlInstagram Handle @nasqbbqInstagram Followers 6.6KType NanoGender MaleLocation Gennep, Limburg, Netherlands Get Email Contact
15. Morgan Bolling
Bio Executive Editor for @cookscountry / @testkitchen. Fan of traveling & BBQ. Check out my show The Grill Next Door! ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @morganmbollingInstagram Followers 7.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation United States Get Email Contact
16. Stacey
Bio ⭐️ Southern & Louisiana-style Cooking⭐️ Easy Hospitality | Dinner with Friends⭐️ Weekly Meal Ideas + Tablesettings⬇️ Click below ⬇️ ****@southerndiscourse.comInstagram Handle @southerndiscourseInstagram Followers 5.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation United States Get Email Contact
17. Julie Hession
Bio 📍 Jackson Hole, Wyoming Julie Hession3X Cookbook author 📕Recipe developer 👩🏼🍳Bundt baker 🎂Award-winning burger maker 🍔Mom to Gigi and two 🐶🐶 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @pbandjulieInstagram Followers 5.4KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Jackson, Wyoming, United States Get Email Contact
18. Lucy Brewer
Bio Quick & Easy Recipes 🥘 Travel Tips ✈️ TAG #SouthernFoodandFun🍑 Georgia 📧****@southernfoodandfun.comClick link ⬇️⬇️⬇️ for full recipes:Instagram Handle @southernfoodandfunInstagram Followers 4.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Georgia, United States Get Email Contact
19. Michael Spillman
Bio Head chef Southern_traditions_bbq Official BgeTeamGreen member @biggreeneggAmbassador @theoysterbed Ambassador @bokashisteelVeteran OIF Go Army! ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @southern_traditions_bbqInstagram Followers 3KType NanoGender MaleLocation Oneonta, Alabama, United States Get Email Contact
20. Ronnie
Bio 🥘Hey, y'all! My name is Ronnie and it is my goal to bring you the best southern-inspired recipes and reviews. SC native 🌴 Click the link👇🏻 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @southernfoodjunkInstagram Followers 2.4KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Carolina, United States Get Email Contact
21. Barbara Curry
Bio I show home cooks how to make Southern comfort food to create memories through food. 📷Food Photography & Blog. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @butterandbaggageInstagram Followers 1.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation United States Get Email Contact
22. Loren Royster Daniels
Bio Chef Owner @cec_illauren https://www.southerncharmbistro.com ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @southern_charm_bistroInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Fort Myers, Florida, United States Get Email Contact