Top 25 Southern Food Influencers 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 435KType 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 sharing delicious old-fashioned recipes from our childhood.🏡❤️Our magazine @frontporchlifemag❤️Our farm @eveningshadefarmky ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thesouthernladycooksInstagram Followers 294.6KType 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 133.6KType MacroGender MaleLocation United States Get Email Contact

4. Leslie Ross

Bio ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @cookinwithbabeInstagram Followers 135.1KType 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 91.1KType 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 70.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Beaufort, South Carolina, United States Get Email Contact

7. Donya Mullins

Bio Food, home, and Southern style—made simple.🥗Helping you find joy in cooking, 🩷comfort in hosting, and inspiration to create a home you love. ****@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 39.6KType MicroGender MaleLocation Prattville, Alabama, United States Get Email Contact

9. Gina Capers-Willis

Bio Gullah Geechee Lifestyle Creative @thegullahheritagekitchen Seen on a few tv shows, magazines and everywhere authentic red rice is made... ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @whatsginacookingInstagram Followers 26.7KType 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 10.3KType 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 🏠Southern Hospitality Never Tasted So Good🍒 Home of Boozy Cherries & Pimento Cheese🎁 Perfect for Gifting & Entertaining👇 15% off your first order ****@inthecuriouskitchen.comInstagram Handle @inthecuriouskitchenInstagram Followers 9.2KType 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 6.5KType NanoGender MaleLocation Gennep, Limburg, Netherlands Get Email Contact

15. Morgan Bolling

Bio Executive Editor for @cookscountry / @testkitchen. Fan of traveling & BBQ & snacks. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @morganmbollingInstagram Followers 6.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation United States Get Email Contact

16. Stacey

Bio ⭐️ Southern & Louisiana Cooking⭐️ Easy Hospitality⭐️ Wrapping it all in Faith⬇️ Click below for recipes ⬇️ ****@southerndiscourse.comInstagram Handle @southerndiscourseInstagram Followers 5.7KType 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 5.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Jackson, Wyoming, United States Get Email Contact

18. Lisa Stallings

Bio Southern Wife Life💋Where we cook from scratch 🏡And have chickens out back 🐓Hey y’all . Ya eat yet 👀 ****@icloud.comInstagram Handle @southerncookinwifelifeInstagram Followers 4.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation 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. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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