Top 20 Recipes Influencers in United Kingdom on Instagram (Jul 2026)

We found 28 recipes influencers in United Kingdom on Instagram. These creators use "recipes" in their Instagram bio and have audiences concentrated in United Kingdom. Here are the top 20, ranked on engagement rate, audience quality and reach, not follower count alone.

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Updated July 31, 2026

  1. 1James O’Sullivan Instagram profile photo

    James O’Sullivan

    @beefyboysfoodtour

    My name is James and I like food Quality Meals For Every Home cook 200+ recipes 👇 Try 5 days free DM “TABLE” for all the recipes 📩: Max@hypedmgt.co

    Mid-tierUnited Kingdom
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    Followers480K
    Engagement rate2.67%At page median
    Suspicious followers21.3%Elevated
    Average reel plays218KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom56%
    United States20%
    India4.8%
    Canada2.0%
    Australia2.0%

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    Avg likes: 4.0K. Avg comments: 151. Audience credibility: 79%.

  2. 2Melissa Hemsley 🌱 real food recipes Instagram profile photo

    Melissa Hemsley 🌱 real food recipes

    @melissa.hemsley

    No.1 Amazon🥇SundayTimes bestseller 📚 Mum & nutrition student 🇵🇭🇬🇧 @kingstrust @thefelixproject Lover of leftovers 🌍🌱♻️

    Mid-tierUnited Kingdom
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    Followers228K
    Engagement rate2.98%At page median
    Suspicious followers22.4%Elevated
    Average reel plays69.6KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom59%
    United States7.9%
    Australia4.6%
    Ireland2.7%
    Germany1.8%

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    Avg likes: 6.8K. Avg comments: 80. Audience credibility: 78%.

  3. 3Chris 🙌🏼 Glasgow Foodie📍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Instagram profile photo

    Chris 🙌🏼 Glasgow Foodie📍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    @_chrisinthekitchen

    🤍 easy recipes 🍝 pastaholic 🎥 TikTok - _chrisinthekitchen 📧 citk_@outlook.com

    Mid-tierUnited Kingdom
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    Followers206K
    Engagement rate3.02%At page median
    Suspicious followers15.4%Moderate
    Average reel plays493KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom83%
    Ireland3.6%
    United States2.6%
    Spain2.5%
    Australia0.8%

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    Avg likes: 6.2K. Avg comments: 75. Audience credibility: 85%.

  4. 4Chef Jimmy Lee Instagram profile photo

    Chef Jimmy Lee

    @chefjimmylee

    🧭Chef | Author | TV Personality 🥇Follow for 60 secs recipes ! 🏆Founder @lychee_glasgow 🥇Making Magic @saltandchilliedi E:hello@salt-chilli.co.uk

    Mid-tierUnited Kingdom
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    Followers203K
    Engagement rate2.92%At page median
    Suspicious followers17.7%Moderate
    Average reel plays1.1MPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom84%
    United States2.4%
    China1.3%
    Australia1.3%
    Indonesia1.1%

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    Avg likes: 8.2K. Avg comments: 216. Audience credibility: 82%.

  5. 5Gastronomic J5 Instagram profile photo

    Gastronomic J5

    @gastronomic_j5

    🥘Let’s get everyone cooking 🥷Chef & @gastronomic_kitchenware 👇RECIPES & KITCHENWARE👇

    Mid-tierUnited Kingdom
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    Followers133K
    Engagement rate3.81%1.3x page median
    Suspicious followers19.4%Moderate
    Average reel plays105KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom76%
    United States6.4%
    Spain4.6%
    Cyprus1.8%
    Jamaica1.4%

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    Avg likes: 5.6K. Avg comments: 125. Audience credibility: 81%.

  6. 6Nigel Lewis Instagram profile photo

    Nigel Lewis

    @lewisofsunningdale

    🥩 3rd generation butcher, Sunningdale since 1931 🔪 Helping home cooks use the best cuts for the job 📝 Tips, recipes & dad jokes 📦 Nationwide…

    Mid-tierUnited Kingdom
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    Followers114K
    Engagement rate2.58%At page median
    Suspicious followers12.1%Moderate
    Average reel plays310KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom86%
    United States3.8%
    Spain1.3%
    Ireland1.0%
    United Arab Emirates0.8%

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    Avg likes: 3.5K. Avg comments: 98. Audience credibility: 88%.

  7. 7𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐮𝐬𝐮 Instagram profile photo

    𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐮𝐬𝐮

    @evsowusu

    ʀɴ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ꜰᴏʀ ɢᴀɪɴꜱ & ɢᴏᴏᴅ ᴇᴀᴛꜱ ꜱᴇʀᴠɪɴɢ ʀᴇᴄɪᴘᴇꜱ, ᴡᴏʀᴋᴏᴜᴛꜱ & ʀᴇᴀʟ ᴠɪʙᴇꜱ ꜰᴏᴏᴅ ᴘᴀɢᴇ: @sistasflavoursuk @prozis ᴄᴏᴅᴇ: ‘ꜱʜᴇᴠᴇʟʟᴇ’ ᴄᴏᴏᴋ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴏᴜᴛ ↓

    Mid-tierUnited Kingdom
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    Followers104K
    Engagement rate2.70%At page median
    Suspicious followers18.2%Moderate
    Average reel plays7.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom62%
    United States18%
    Canada1.7%
    Ghana1.7%
    Nigeria1.7%

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    Avg likes: 2.7K. Avg comments: 11. Audience credibility: 82%.

  8. 8Eclectic Cuisine Instagram profile photo

    Eclectic Cuisine

    @j_sharp_chef

    Master Chef Pros Semis 23 UK @hash_hut Eclectic Recipes 📧 - james@8secondsagency.co.uk Chilli Oil and Sparkling water

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers65.9K
    Engagement rate0.04%0.0x page median
    Suspicious followers14.5%Moderate
    Average reel plays106KPer video post

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    United Kingdom74%
    United States of America5.4%
    Australia2.4%
    France1.8%
    Spain1.5%

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    Avg likes: 2.7K. Avg comments: 46. Audience credibility: 86%.

  9. 9Miriam Cooper Instagram profile photo

    Miriam Cooper

    @mimisbowl

    Home cook living in London, creating recipes and sharing good family food.

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers62.6K
    Engagement rate5.12%1.7x page median
    Suspicious followers19.3%Moderate
    Average reel plays12.7KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom78%
    United States5.6%
    Australia1.8%
    Spain1.3%
    France1.1%

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    Avg likes: Hidden. Avg comments: 9. Audience credibility: 81%.

  10. 10Jessica Shortland - Gluten Free Instagram profile photo

    Jessica Shortland - Gluten Free

    @jessicaskitchen_gf

    ⭐️ My mission: make YOUR gluten free life easier 👩🏻‍🍳 Product finds, recipes, tips and tricks 🇬🇧 Coeliac ⬇️ Check out my website

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers56.1K
    Engagement rate2.61%At page median
    Suspicious followers20.9%Elevated
    Average reel plays40.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom58%
    United States16%
    Australia2.9%
    Ireland2.3%
    Italy2.2%

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    Avg likes: 1.4K. Avg comments: 82. Audience credibility: 79%.

  12. 11sofia | veganism & plant based food Instagram profile photo

    sofia | veganism & plant based food

    @vgnsofia

    🌱 veganism and simple plant based recipes 💌 collabs: infovgnsofia@gmail.com

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers48.2K
    Engagement rate7.99%2.7x page median
    Suspicious followers17.9%Moderate
    Average reel plays57.4KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom77%
    United States6.4%
    Spain3.8%
    The Netherlands1.9%
    Australia1.1%

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    Avg likes: 2.2K. Avg comments: 151. Audience credibility: 82%.

  13. 12David Olu | Plant Based Living 🌱 Instagram profile photo

    David Olu | Plant Based Living 🌱

    @davidolu_

    📍 London 🌱 Wellbeing Advocate | Plant-Based Recipes 🤝 Collaborations: davidolu@breadandbuttersocial.co.uk

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    Followers47.9K
    Engagement rate3.18%At page median
    Suspicious followers17.9%Moderate
    Average reel plays18.2KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom55%
    United States21%
    Canada2.7%
    Nigeria2.1%
    Australia1.5%

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    Avg likes: 421. Avg comments: 34. Audience credibility: 82%.

  14. 13Clemie | vegan recipes & bakes Instagram profile photo

    Clemie | vegan recipes & bakes

    @clemievegancake

    🍰Delicious vegan cakes that anyone can bake! 👩‍🍳Sharing my decade of vegan baking experience 📖Easy Vegan Cakes book ↓ ✨Start with my free recipes

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers34.3K
    Engagement rate5.73%1.9x page median
    Suspicious followers18.0%Moderate
    Average reel plays4.3KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom76%
    United States7.2%
    Australia1.6%
    Canada1.4%
    Spain1.1%

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    Avg likes: Hidden. Avg comments: 39. Audience credibility: 82%.

  15. 14Cynthia Taiwo | Harlow baker Instagram profile photo

    Cynthia Taiwo | Harlow baker

    @cynthiataiwo_

    Professional Baker | Harlow, Essex 5⭐️ Hygiene Specialising in Ganache Cakes DM/Email to order • Guides & Recipes Below 4 day response time

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers28.3K
    Engagement rate3.33%At page median
    Suspicious followers22.6%Elevated
    Average reel plays9.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom72%
    United States10.0%
    Spain3.3%
    Ireland2.4%
    India0.7%

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    Avg likes: 470. Avg comments: 12. Audience credibility: 77%.

  16. 15Alana Instagram profile photo

    Alana

    @_alanaeats

    🍒 fuss-free veggie recipes | all about balance | budget friendly 🧚‍♀️ newcastle / leeds 💌 ab_eats_@outlook.com

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers27.3K
    Engagement rate2.37%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers11.6%Moderate
    Average reel plays15.8KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom71%
    United States14%
    Australia2.3%
    Canada1.4%
    Germany1.1%

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    Avg likes: 656. Avg comments: 63. Audience credibility: 88%.

  17. 16Annabelle | Anti-Inflammatory Instagram profile photo

    Annabelle | Anti-Inflammatory

    @annabellecassidy

    🫚 anti-inflammatory recipes & lifestyle 🍋 nutrition student living in london 💌 annabelle.collabs@outlook.com

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers21.8K
    Engagement rate16.25%5.4x page median
    Suspicious followers8.5%Low risk
    Average reel plays10.2KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom77%
    Spain3.2%
    France3.0%
    United States2.8%
    Italy2.1%

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    Avg likes: 1.7K. Avg comments: 12. Audience credibility: 91%.

  18. 17Lewis Gill Instagram profile photo

    Lewis Gill

    @theysee_merolling

    Cakes, Pastry and Recipes and tasty stuff 🥐 Owner @dunebakery

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers21.6K
    Engagement rate6.08%2.0x page median
    Suspicious followers15.9%Moderate
    Average reel plays24.9KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom84%
    United States2.9%
    Australia1.8%
    Spain1.4%
    Italy0.8%

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    Avg likes: 1.1K. Avg comments: 14. Audience credibility: 84%.

  19. 18Georgia Hughes Instagram profile photo

    Georgia Hughes

    @georgiahughesfood

    weekly recipes & food diaries 🍅 🍋 producer 👩🏼‍🍳 @channel4served manchester, uk 🌧️

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers18.6K
    Engagement rate2.22%0.7x page median
    Suspicious followers12.7%Moderate
    Average reel plays26.2KPer video post

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    Audience location

    United Kingdom61%
    United States14%
    India6.0%
    Italy2.1%
    Australia1.7%

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    Avg likes: 413. Avg comments: 30. Audience credibility: 87%.

  20. 19Vicki B Instagram profile photo

    Vicki B

    @vickilee_b

    Lifestyle • Travel • Recipes 💫 Juggling the teen and toddler stage 💫 🇬🇧Berkshire.

    MicroUnited Kingdom
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    Followers15.1K
    Engagement rate2.27%0.8x page median
    Suspicious followers22.7%Elevated
    Average reel plays982Per video post

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    United Kingdom71%
    United States13%
    Australia1.9%
    Indonesia1.7%
    Canada1.3%

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    Avg likes: 342. Avg comments: 36. Audience credibility: 77%.

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Top recipes influencers in United Kingdom: engagement and audience benchmarks

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

28creators indexed52.1Kmedian followers3.00%median engagement17.3%avg suspicious followers

The top recipes influencers in United Kingdom run a median engagement rate of 3.00% and average 17.3% suspicious followers. Treat 3.00% as the bar a strong recipes creator in United Kingdom should clear; below it, you are paying for reach, not attention.

The best recipes influencers in United Kingdom here span 13 nano or micro and 0 macro accounts, covering both cost-efficient gifting and broad-reach launches. Audiences concentrate in United Kingdom (95%), skewing female at 75%.

How this list is built. These are Instagram creators who describe themselves using terms like recipes, home cook, cooking in their own bio and whose audience is concentrated in United Kingdom. 28 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 Jul 2026 and are frozen between refreshes, so the order you see is the order everyone sees.

Where their audiences are

United Kingdom95%

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

Recipes influencers in United Kingdom: common questions

How do I find recipes influencers in United Kingdom?

Three approaches work. You can search local hashtags and location tags manually, which is free but slow and biased toward whoever posts most. You can ask your existing customers who they follow. Or you can filter an index: Leewou holds 28 recipes influencers in United Kingdom and lets you narrow by follower range, engagement rate, audience country and suspicious-follower share in one query. The 20 on this page are the top of that set, and the rest are in the app.

Who are the top recipes influencers in United Kingdom right now?

On this ranking, James O’Sullivan (@beefyboysfoodtour), Melissa Hemsley 🌱 real food recipes (@melissa.hemsley), Chris 🙌🏼 Glasgow Foodie📍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@_chrisinthekitchen). 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 Jul 2026.

What counts as a good engagement rate for recipes creators?

Use the set you are actually buying from as the benchmark, not a global average. Across these recipes influencers in United Kingdom, the median engagement rate is 3.00% at a median of 52.1K 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 17.3% 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?

Not on this page: it is a public preview. Inside Leewou you get the full audience breakdown (age, gender, country, city, interests, credibility), historical growth, content performance and email unlocks, plus the ability to save creators to shared lists and monitor their campaign posts. The trial runs 14 days with no card required.

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