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Top 20 Food Influencers on Instagram (Aug 2026)

We found 3,709 food influencers on Instagram. These creators use "food" in their Instagram bio. Here are the top 20, ranked on engagement rate, audience quality and reach, not follower count alone.

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Updated August 23, 2026

  1. 1VILLAGE FOOD CHANNEL instagram profile photo

    VILLAGE FOOD CHANNEL

    @villagefoodchannel_official

    Video Blogger_Village Food Channel നമുക്കുള്ളത് ഒരു ജീവിതമാണ് അത് മറ്റുള്ളവർക്ക് കൂടി പ്രയോജനപ്പെടുമ്പോൾ ആണ് ജീവിതം പുർണ്ണമാകുന്നത്...

    MacroIndia
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    Followers969K
    Engagement rate0.09%3.4x page median
    Suspicious followers14.2%Moderate
    Average reel plays3.1MPer video post

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    Audience location

    India78%
    United Arab Emirates9.3%
    Saudi Arabia3.8%
    Qatar2.5%
    Oman1.1%

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    Avg likes: 82.4K. Avg comments: 170. Audience credibility: 86%.

  2. 2gal akbari instagram profile photo

    gal akbari

    @gal.qal

    Just a gal who eats lots of food and posts it for the world. Im just as confused as you are FULL VIDS with no cuts⤵️ 📧galvsfood@gmail.com

    MacroCanada
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    Followers940K
    Engagement rate0.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers21.8%Elevated
    Average reel plays720KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United States of America60%
    Canada7.6%
    United Kingdom3.5%
    Mexico3.4%
    Australia2.3%

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    Avg likes: 23.0K. Avg comments: 312. Audience credibility: 78%.

  3. 3Puck Moonen instagram profile photo

    Puck Moonen

    @puckmoonen

    multi-disciplined bikeracer 🚲 | sometimes drawing and painting 🎨 | lover of all things fast 🏎 🏍 | will ride for food and coffee |…

    MacroThe Netherlands
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    Followers886K
    Engagement rate0.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers18.3%Moderate
    Average reel plays334KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Netherlands20%
    Belgium9.2%
    United States of America8.3%
    Italy6.6%
    United Kingdom5.6%

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    Avg likes: 21.0K. Avg comments: 130. Audience credibility: 82%.

  4. 4Vamsi Reddy Chillakuri instagram profile photo

    Vamsi Reddy Chillakuri

    @vamsy_chillakuri05

    Food | Fashion | Lifestyle ✨ A little growth, A little fun More on: @vamsy_stillalive 📩 vamsychillakuri05@gmail.com

    MacroIndia
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    Followers881K
    Engagement rate2.11%85.5x page median
    Suspicious followers15.5%Moderate
    Average reel plays60MPer video post

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    Audience location

    India88%
    Bangladesh2.9%
    United Arab Emirates1.6%
    Malaysia1.2%
    Pakistan0.9%

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    Avg likes: 1.9M. Avg comments: 4.0K. Audience credibility: 84%.

  5. 5Shreya instagram profile photo

    Shreya

    @foodwatii

    Serving food with humour and stories❤️ Work: foodwatii.collab@gmail.com

    MacroIndia
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    Followers876K
    Engagement rate0.04%1.5x page median
    Suspicious followers12.8%Moderate
    Average reel plays1.0MPer video post

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    Audience location

    India97%
    Pakistan0.5%
    United States of America0.5%
    United Arab Emirates0.5%
    Nepal0.3%

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    Avg likes: 32.1K. Avg comments: 106. Audience credibility: 87%.

  6. 6Taylor R instagram profile photo

    Taylor R

    @taytay_xx

    Canadian living in Hong Kong fashion, food, & family

    MacroHong Kong
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    Followers860K
    Engagement rate0.02%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers24.1%Elevated
    Average reel plays565KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United States of America21%
    China11%
    Japan5.7%
    United Kingdom5.6%
    Canada4.8%

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    Avg likes: 17.5K. Avg comments: 147. Audience credibility: 76%.

  7. 7Dana | The Cook Girl | instagram profile photo

    Dana | The Cook Girl |

    @dana__danasri

    We All Live For Food 🍛 #thecookgirl 🇮🇳 @dnxx_sri 🙈🙉🙊 YouTube 1M+ subs ❤️ Cook 👩🏽‍🍳 | Hack 👩🏽‍🔬 | Look💃🏽

    MacroIndia
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    Followers819K
    Engagement rate0.09%3.5x page median
    Suspicious followersNot measured
    Average reel plays1.6MPer video post

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    Avg likes: 70.1K. Avg comments: 265.

  8. 8Sak lee instagram profile photo

    Sak lee

    @leesaktr

    Koreli Lee Abi’yim 🇰🇷 Yozgatlı ailenin Koreli damadı ❤️ Türkiye’deki hayatımı ve anılarımı paylaşıyorum.😂 K-Food @koreleetr | K-Beauty…

    MacroTurkey
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    Followers798K
    Engagement rate0.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers14.5%Moderate
    Average reel plays524KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Türkiye89%
    Germany1.9%
    South Korea0.8%
    United States of America0.6%
    France0.5%

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    Avg likes: 17.7K. Avg comments: 525. Audience credibility: 86%.

  9. 9Samiha Es-satté | سميحة السطي instagram profile photo

    Samiha Es-satté | سميحة السطي

    @samiha.es

    •📍Morocco • Food content creator • Collaborations & Partnerships 📧samihaes.collaboration@gmail.com

    MacroMorocco
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    Followers797K
    Engagement rate0.03%At page median
    Suspicious followers3.8%Low risk
    Average reel plays429KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Morocco48%
    Iraq8.2%
    United Arab Emirates6.8%
    Saudi Arabia6.8%
    France4.1%

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    Avg likes: 22.1K. Avg comments: 244. Audience credibility: 96%.

  10. 10Rinchen Wangdi Bhutia instagram profile photo

    Rinchen Wangdi Bhutia

    @vlogginkitchen

    Food🍱 ||Travel 🧳||Lifestyle ||Pet Parent Building @rinchen_momo 📍Kolkata || Sikkim Email:rinchen.bhutia@clout.pocketaces.in 🎥You tube 284K || FB…

    MacroIndia
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    Followers769K
    Engagement rate0.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers15.2%Moderate
    Average reel plays491KPer video post

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    Audience location

    India89%
    United States of America2.3%
    United Arab Emirates1.5%
    Nepal1.4%
    Canada0.7%

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    Avg likes: 17.7K. Avg comments: 333. Audience credibility: 85%.

  12. 11Marwa Mulhem | مروه ملحم instagram profile photo

    Marwa Mulhem | مروه ملحم

    @rosemaryjasmar

    Rosemary JasMar روزماري جاسمار Jasmine & Marwa || Sisters Home Cook • Food • Lifestyle Syrian💚 🇺🇾📍🇸🇦 الله على حلمك لقَادر لقَدير لمُقتدر

    MacroSaudi Arabia
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    Followers702K
    Engagement rate0.02%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers3.1%Low risk
    Average reel plays630KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Arab Emirates16%
    Saudi Arabia9.7%
    Iraq7.7%
    United States of America7.1%
    Lebanon6.1%

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    Avg likes: 14.5K. Avg comments: 1.4K. Audience credibility: 97%.

  13. 12Brian Gerwig instagram profile photo

    Brian Gerwig

    @g_bque

    Easy Recipes | Backyard Bites | Game Day Food 📍North Carolina Email: brian.gbque@gmail.com

    MacroUnited States
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    Followers701K
    Engagement rate0.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers23.3%Elevated
    Average reel plays373KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United States of America60%
    United Kingdom4.6%
    India4.0%
    Canada3.9%
    South Africa1.8%

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    Avg likes: 15.4K. Avg comments: 85. Audience credibility: 77%.

  14. 13Andrea Novita instagram profile photo

    Andrea Novita

    @andreanovitaa

    science communicator 👩🏻‍🔬🍎🔬 food technology • microbiology CP: 0877-8123-9338 (Wisnu) @foodiology.id

    MacroIndonesia
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    Followers693K
    Engagement rate0.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers22.7%Elevated
    Average reel plays300KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Indonesia68%
    United States of America10%
    United Kingdom4.2%
    Australia2.0%
    Malaysia1.7%

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    Avg likes: 14.9K. Avg comments: 100. Audience credibility: 77%.

  15. 14Mariia Vehera | food expert | ASMR instagram profile photo

    Mariia Vehera | food expert | ASMR

    @marrysweet884

    Trying the best food around the world 🌍 The girl behind Dubai chocolate 🍫

    MacroUnited Arab Emirates
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    Followers693K
    Engagement rate0.05%1.8x page median
    Suspicious followers22.9%Elevated
    Average reel plays705KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Russia9.6%
    United States of America7.4%
    Brazil5.7%
    United Arab Emirates5.4%
    Indonesia5.2%

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    Avg likes: 31.2K. Avg comments: 131. Audience credibility: 77%.

  16. 15Paula Fullerton instagram profile photo

    Paula Fullerton

    @paulainmarbella

    Influenced by, amazing food, restaurants, and the chefs who gift us with innovation. Exceptional wines. Art, fashion, and exploration.

    MacroSpain
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    Followers692K
    Engagement rate0.14%5.8x page median
    Suspicious followers6.6%Low risk
    Average reel plays257KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United States of America26%
    United Arab Emirates11%
    Spain9.6%
    India7.0%
    Germany5.3%

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    Avg likes: 99.8K. Avg comments: 206. Audience credibility: 93%.

  17. 16Michael Tran instagram profile photo

    Michael Tran

    @betweenspoonfuls

    nostalgic food recipes & beyond 🥄 📍sf bay area partnerships: betweenspoonfuls@undercurrent.net find recipes on my blog ⤵️

    MacroUnited States
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    Followers680K
    Engagement rate0.05%2.1x page median
    Suspicious followers22.9%Elevated
    Average reel plays533KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United States of America64%
    Canada3.5%
    United Kingdom3.0%
    Australia2.1%
    Mexico2.0%

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    Avg likes: 35.6K. Avg comments: 64. Audience credibility: 77%.

  18. 17Rey | kingcooks instagram profile photo

    Rey | kingcooks

    @kingcooksofficial

    Food Blogger Smooth Talker 😏 Collab: kingcooks@alooma.mg 👇🏾JUST LIKE THAT: COOKBOOK

    MacroUnited States
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    Followers668K
    Engagement rate0.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers22.3%Elevated
    Average reel plays550KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United States of America62%
    Canada4.0%
    Australia2.7%
    United Kingdom2.5%
    Brazil2.3%

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    Avg likes: 16.3K. Avg comments: 5.0K. Audience credibility: 78%.

  19. 18Brandon Bala + Jorge Maestre instagram profile photo

    Brandon Bala + Jorge Maestre

    @tastyideas

    🇺🇸🇻🇪 Food and culture from our roots tastyideas@juggernautmp.com

    MacroUnited States
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    Followers663K
    Engagement rate0.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers22.8%Elevated
    Average reel plays532KPer video post

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    Audience location

    Venezuela29%
    United States of America12%
    Argentina5.3%
    Ecuador5.2%
    Colombia5.0%

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    Avg likes: 16.5K. Avg comments: 166. Audience credibility: 77%.

  20. 19Gagan Arora instagram profile photo

    Gagan Arora

    @whogaganarora

    | Lafangey *Khauf * Tabbar * College Romance *The Fame Game * Industry * Ujda Chaman* | *Don't touch my food* and we can be friends. • Mumbai

    MacroIndia
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    Followers656K
    Engagement rate0.03%At page median
    Suspicious followers19.1%Moderate
    Average reel plays434KPer video post

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    Audience location

    India93%
    Pakistan1.4%
    United States of America1.1%
    United Arab Emirates0.8%
    Canada0.7%

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    Avg likes: 17.6K. Avg comments: 107. Audience credibility: 81%.

  21. 20Hamza Bhatti instagram profile photo

    Hamza Bhatti

    @hamzathebhatti

    Currently: 🇵🇰 | God first.☝🏼 Mgmt ✉️ 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗸@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺 🎨 Lifestyle | Travel | Food | Cars Brand Ambassador @goturkiye…

    MacroPakistan
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    Followers654K
    Engagement rate0.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers15.4%Moderate
    Average reel plays381KPer video post

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    Pakistan83%
    India3.1%
    United Arab Emirates2.5%
    United States of America2.0%
    Saudi Arabia1.5%

    Top posts

    Avg likes: 14.7K. Avg comments: 188. Audience credibility: 85%.

Benchmarks

Top food influencers: engagement and audience benchmarks

The median and ranges across this ranking, so you can tell a genuinely strong food creator from an average one.

3,709creators indexed736Kmedian followers0.02%median engagement16.9%avg suspicious followers

The top food influencers run a median engagement rate of 0.02% and average 16.9% suspicious followers. Treat 0.02% as the bar a strong food creator should clear; below it, you are paying for reach, not attention.

The best food influencers here span 0 nano or micro and 20 macro accounts, covering both cost-efficient gifting and broad-reach launches. Audiences concentrate in United States of America (30%), India (25%), Indonesia (5%), skewing female at 56%.

How this list is built. These are Instagram creators who describe themselves using terms like food, foodie, food blogger in their own bio. 3,709 accounts matched. We rank them on a blend of engagement rate, suspicious-follower share and reach, then publish the top 20. Figures are a snapshot taken on Aug 2026 and are frozen between refreshes, so the order you see is the order everyone sees.

Where their audiences are

United States of America30%
India25%
Indonesia5.0%
Pakistan5.0%
Türkiye5.0%

Follower tiers in this ranking

Nanounder 10K
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Micro10K to 100K
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Mid-tier100K to 500K
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Macro500K+
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FAQ

Food influencers on Instagram: common questions

How do I find food influencers on Instagram?

Manual hashtag searching works but surfaces whoever posts most, not whoever performs best. Filtering an index is faster: Leewou holds 3,709 food creators on Instagram and lets you narrow by follower range, engagement rate, audience country and suspicious-follower share. The 20 listed here are the top of that set on our ranking, and the full list is in the app.

Who are the top food influencers on Instagram right now?

On this ranking, VILLAGE FOOD CHANNEL (@villagefoodchannel_official), gal akbari (@gal.qal), Puck Moonen (@puckmoonen). The ordering blends engagement rate, audience quality and reach rather than follower count alone, which is why a smaller account can outrank a larger one. Data was last refreshed in Aug 2026.

What counts as a good engagement rate for food creators?

Use the set you are actually buying from as the benchmark, not a global average. Across these food influencers, the median engagement rate is 0.02% at a median of 736K followers. Anything meaningfully above that median is doing better than its peers at the same size; anything well below is worth a second look before you pay for reach.

Are these follower counts real?

Not entirely, and that is true of every Instagram list. Across this group, an average of 16.9% of followers show signs of being fake or inactive. We publish that figure on every card instead of hiding it, so you can discount reach estimates before you negotiate. Anything above 30% is worth auditing manually before you commit budget.

Can I see contact details and full audience data for these creators?

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