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 520.9K Type Macro Gender Female 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 315.8K Type Macro Gender Female Location Georgetown, Kentucky, United States
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3. Jared Pullman

Bio 🔥Make Better BBQ🔥 NZ'er BBQ'ing in Idaho Check the link below for tips, tricks and recipe inspiration! *****@howlowcanyouslow.com Instagram Handle @_howlowcanyouslow Instagram Followers 131K Type Macro Gender Male Location United States
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4. Leslie Ross

Bio *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @cookinwithbabe Instagram Followers 165.6K Type Macro Gender Female 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 93.5K Type Micro Gender Female 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 82.5K 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 42.2K Type Micro Gender Female Location Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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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.com Instagram Handle @southernbite Instagram Followers 41.5K Type Micro Gender Male Location Prattville, Alabama, United States
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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.com Instagram Handle @whatsginacooking Instagram Followers 27K Type Micro Gender Female 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 16.7K Type Micro Gender Male Location United States
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11. 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 Type Micro Gender Female Location Virginia, United States
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12. 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 9.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location South Carolina, United States
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13. MK Hennigan

Bio Small-batch Southern provisions 🍒Home of Boozy Cherries®️Perfect for cocktails, gifts, entertaining 🛒Shop the cherries🏪Wholesale and Retail⬇️ *****@inthecuriouskitchen.com Instagram Handle @inthecuriouskitchen Instagram Followers 11.1K Type Micro Gender Female Location Kentucky, United States
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14. 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 6.8K Type Nano Gender Male Location Gennep, Limburg, Netherlands
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15. Morgan Bolling

Bio Executive Editor for @cookscountry / @testkitchen. Fan of traveling & BBQ. Check out my show The Grill Next Door! *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @morganmbolling Instagram Followers 8.2K Type Nano Gender Female Location United States
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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 6.1K Type Nano Gender Female 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 5.9K Type Nano Gender Female 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 4.9K Type Nano Gender Female Location Georgia, United States
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19. 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 Location Oneonta, Alabama, United States
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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.com Instagram Handle @southernfoodjunk Instagram Followers 2.4K Type Nano Gender Female Location South Carolina, 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 Type Nano Gender Female Location United States
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22. Loren Royster Daniels

Bio Chef Owner @cec_illauren https://www.southerncharmbistro.com *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @southern_charm_bistro Instagram Followers 1.4K Type Nano Gender Female Location Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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