Top 25 Southern Food Influencers in 2026

1. Carlena Davis

Bio Southern kitchen stories, copycat recipes & comfort food love Cookbook Author + full-time creator 📍DC/MD | Let’s collab📧 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @spilling_the_sweet_tea Instagram Followers 526.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location United States
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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.com Instagram Handle @thesouthernladycooks Instagram Followers 323.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Georgetown, Kentucky, United States
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3. Leslie Ross

Bio *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @cookinwithbabe Instagram Followers 176.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Macro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location United States
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4. Jared Pullman

Bio 🔥Make Better BBQ🔥 NZ'er BBQ'ing in Idaho Low and slow smoked BBQFollow for tips, tricks and recipes & inspiration!Collabs: *****@theagencyhq.co Instagram Handle @_howlowcanyouslow Instagram Followers 128.9K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location United States
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5. Paula Deen

Bio Bringing friends and family closer, while serving up our southern favorites. For more information, click here: *****@pauladeensfamilykitchen.com Instagram Handle @pauladeensfamilykitchen Instagram Followers 92.8K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location United States
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6. Christin Mahrlig

Bio * Food blogger * Southern food lover* Beaufort, SC Click blue link for recipes ⬇️ *****@spicysouthernkitchen.com Instagram Handle @spicysouthernkitchen Instagram Followers 80.3K Type Micro Gender Female Location Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
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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.com Instagram Handle @asouthernsoul Instagram Followers 41.9K Type Micro Gender Female Location Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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8. Stacey Little

Bio Hey, y’all! I’m Stacey. I believe supper matters. Follow for Southern recipes and easy meals that make gathering around the table a little simpler. *****@southernbite.com Instagram Handle @southernbite Instagram Followers 41.7K Type Micro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Huntsville, Alabama, United States
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9. Gina Capers-Willis

Bio Gullah Geechee ChefAlchemist 📍SAVExecutive Director@thegullahheritagekitchen Seen on & meverywhere authentic red rice is made... *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @whatsginacooking Instagram Followers 26.8K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location United States
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10. Craig Pepperdine

Bio 💨🔥🥩 Backyard BBQ @meatchurch @porterroad @cubixoutdoors @traegergrills@williamsknifeco *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @pepperdine_bbq Instagram Followers 16.4K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location United States
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11. MK Hennigan

Bio Boozy Cocktail Cherries® Kentucky bourbon + Italian cherries 🍒 As seen in Southern Living + Garden & GunShop 🛒 cherries + wholesale + gifts ↓ *****@inthecuriouskitchen.com Instagram Handle @inthecuriouskitchen Instagram Followers 12.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +9% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Kentucky, United States
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12. Rachel McCray & Jeanne McKeague

Bio Mama & Daughter who LOVE to EAT 🍕🍔🌮🍷 VA Wineries & Beer Recs📚 Books Recs & Reviews👩🏻 @coachmccray24 👩🏼 @jeannemckeague📍VA & SCContent Creator Instagram Handle @southernladieseating Instagram Followers 10.4K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Virginia, United States
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13. Stephanie Burt

Bio Also multimedia producer, eater, sometimes cook, and lifelong lover of the breeze through the trees. *****@thesouthernfork.com Instagram Handle @southernfork Instagram Followers 10K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Carolina, United States
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14. Morgan Bolling

Bio Executive Editor for @testkitchen. Lover of snacks, cookies, and anything cooked over fire.BBQ Brawl Season 7! *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @morganmbolling Instagram Followers 9.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +10% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location United States
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15. Marcel Nas

Bio 🔥BBQ Youtuber, Podcaster & Blogger🔥Iedere zondag een nieuwe video op YouTube!⬇️ - klik voor meer BBQ tips, tricks & recepten - ⬇️ *****@nasqbbq.nl Instagram Handle @nasqbbq Instagram Followers 7.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Gennep, Limburg, Netherlands
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16. Stacey

Bio ⭐️ Southern & Louisiana-style Cooking⭐️ Easy Hospitality | Dinner with Friends⭐️ Weekly Meal Ideas ⭐️ From kitchen to table, I’ve got you covered! *****@southerndiscourse.com Instagram Handle @southerndiscourse Instagram Followers 6.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location United States
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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.com Instagram Handle @pbandjulie Instagram Followers 6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Jackson, Wyoming, United States
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18. Lucy Brewer

Bio Quick & Easy Recipes 🥘 Travel Tips ✈️ TAG #SouthernFoodandFun🍑 Georgia 📧*****@southernfoodandfun.comClick link ⬇️⬇️⬇️ for full recipes: Instagram Handle @southernfoodandfun Instagram Followers 5.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Georgia, United States
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19. Ronnie

Bio Bringing you along for the food, the family, and the good times.Born and raised in South Carolina.Click the link👇🏻 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @southernfoodjunk Instagram Followers 3K Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Carolina, United States
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20. Loren Royster Daniels

Bio Chef Owner @cec_illauren https://www.southerncharmbistro.com *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @southern_charm_bistro Instagram Followers 1.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +12% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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21. Barbara Curry

Bio I show home cooks how to make Southern comfort food to create memories through food. 📷Food Photography & Blog. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @butterandbaggage Instagram Followers 1.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location United States
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22. Lisa Stallings

Bio Southern Wife Life💋Where we cook from scratch 🏡And have chickens out back 🐓Hey y’all . Ya eat yet 👀 *****@icloud.com Instagram Handle @southerncookinwifelife Instagram Followers 4.2K Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location United States
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23. Michael Spillman

Bio Head chef Southern_traditions_bbq Official BgeTeamGreen member @biggreeneggAmbassador @theoysterbed Ambassador @bokashisteelVeteran OIF Go Army! *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @southern_traditions_bbq Instagram Followers 3K Type Nano Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Oneonta, Alabama, United States
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