Top 70 New Orleans Food Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 new orleans food influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 50M combined followers. Median audience size is 339K (mean 719K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names โ a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.3% (median 2%). That is 1.2pp below the 3.5% new orleans food industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 0.7pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out โ the top three hold 17.8% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $4,758โ$16,917 and a Reel $8,171โ$25,857 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95ร new orleans food premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $23,790โ$84,585.
Key takeaways for new orleans food in September 2026
- Marisa D, Tamsy Kambi, Carla Pesono currently sit at the top of this new orleans food ranking.
- Follower mix: 10% nano, 24.3% micro, 24.3% mid, 12.9% macro, 28.6% mega. Dominant tier: mega.
- Geography: 26 countries on the list, led by United States (11.4%) and Australia (8.6%).
- 19 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 19 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Daymion S at 6.4%, which is not the largest audience (Ananya Horvat at 3.1M). That gap is the usual โdonโt sort only by followersโ lesson.
- A creator who only posts restaurant interiors may have high aesthetic ER and poor CPG conversion. Match the brief to cook-at-home vs dine-out audiences.
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New Orleans Food Influencers ranked
1.
Marisa D Mid
@risascuisineNew Orleans Born & Raised โ๏ธCooking up food and vibes ๐๐๐ฝ๐ง: ๐๐ฝ Cookbook and Full Recipes down below
125K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 6,830 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
2.
Tamsy Kambi Micro
@tamlovestoeat๐New Orleans | ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ธ ๐ ๐๐๐ | ๐๐๐๐๐๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐พโโ๏ธBy: | ๐ธ๐๏ธFt In: ๐ง Collabs:
92.5K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 4,986 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
3.
Carla Pesono Micro
@carlapesono๐ฝ๏ธ Host & Food Content Creatorโ๏ธNew Orleans & Beyond โ๏ธ ๐ฆฌ Pres. Bills Backers Nola ๐ง:
67.2K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 5,202 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
4.
Scot Piliรฉ Micro
@scotpilie_wx๐ช Meteorologist | Creator | Foodie๐ New Orleans & Beyond๐ฌ
62.7K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 8,313 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
5.
Natasha Micro
@chef_tashaNBA Private Chef ๐/Private Dining/Catering $1k Minimum/ Visit Website for all Inquiries/New Orleans Based/Traveling โ๏ธ ๐ฉ๐พโ๐ณ
58.8K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 3,124 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
6.
Mohammad Alkurd Micro
@momunchiesllcFood & culture content creatorGhazawi ๐ต๐ธ ๐ Nola/NY/NJSocial Media Strategist ๐ง:
47.6K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 2,259 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
7.
Susan Whelan Micro
@nolamavenNew Orleans places | culture | cocktails | food. Voted local Instagram account in Gambit's Not the CEO of Leicester City.
24.8K Followers 461 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 910 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
8.
Big Eat Micro
@big.eatsyโ๏ธ New Orleans + Travel๐ค Filmmaker | Foodie | Creator ๐ท Videography: ๐ง:
24.3K Followers 730 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 7,031 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
9.
Phancy Micro
@aintthatphancyPhancy is a new orleans food public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
22.3K Followers 539 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 968 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
10.
Chef Eryn Micro
@eatingwitherynWHERE 5 โญ๏ธ MEET YOUR TABLE!๐ดโค๏ธ๐ฅ๐น โขPersonal Chef ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ณ ๐ ๐ โขMeal Prep ๐ฅโขEvent Caterer ๐ฝNew Orleans, Louisiana๐
14.5K Followers 263 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 4,596 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
11.
Chef Shonda Micro
@chef_shondaFood is our commonality! It is the universal link of all humanity.Food is my passion and everyone has to eat.
11.3K Followers 185 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,567 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
12.
Liza Micro
@_forkitover_๐๐ผโโ๏ธHi, Iโm Liza๐New Orleans and beyond ๐ฒDM/email for collabs and requests๐ฝ
10.2K Followers 307 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 8,368 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
13.
Brett Anderson Nano
@brettya1Food writer for The New York Times, formerly of The Times-Picayune, still in New Orleans. Nieman Fellow, dad of Oscar and Julius
5.6K Followers 199 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 8,565 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
14.
Tom Fitzmorris Nano
@theneworleansmenuCarrying on the legacy of Tom Fitzmorris, food critic and radio personality devouring the New Orleans dining scene since 1972.๐WGSO 990
5.5K Followers 142 Avg. Likes 4.8% Engagement 1,111 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
15.
Izzy Nano
@eatinwithizzyALWAYS EATINโ GOOD! ๐ฅขLSU๐New Orleans, Baton Rouge, + Travel โ๏ธDM for collabs, partnerships, & inquiries! ๐ฉต
5.3K Followers 152 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 1,429 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
16.
Sterik Nano
@chefsterik๐ Based in Nola | Available to Travel ๐ฅ Luxury Dining Experience Curator โ๏ธ Louisiana food Enthusiast ๐ฅ Food/Travel content creator & Host
3.9K Followers 142 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 5,618 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
17.
New Orleans Food Nano
@nolafoodgalNew Orleans Food is a new orleans food public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
2.1K Followers 124 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 4,367 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
18.
Daymion S Nano
@eatingwithdaymionMain Page: ยป NOLA/BR ๐๐๐โ๏ธ:
1.3K Followers 55 Avg. Likes 6.4% Engagement 3,113 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
19.
Jerry Mixon Nano
@chefjerrymixonNew Orleans Chef, Husband, Dad.
1K Followers 42 Avg. Likes 6.4% Engagement 5,928 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
20.
Ananya Horvat โ Mega Chennai
@ananyahorvatNew Orleans Food food blogger from Chennai. Posts about food photography, easy recipes, and connecting with an engaged community.
3.1M Followers 22.4K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 5,405 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
21.
Roman Ward โ Mega Lagos
@romanwildRoman is a new orleans food food creator based in Lagos, sharing meal prep and food photography.
2.9M Followers 16.5K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 4,036 Posts Nigeria
Contact: via Instagram profile
22.
Mai Garcia โ Mega Casablanca
@maigarciaMai is a new orleans food chef based in Casablanca, sharing food photography and easy recipes.
1.5M Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,784 Posts Morocco
Contact: via Instagram profile
23.
Mai Ellis โ Mega Shanghai
@mai.honeyMai is a new orleans food food creator based in Shanghai, sharing easy recipes and meal prep.
2.3M Followers 23.3K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 6,033 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile
24.
Ji-woo Patel โ Mega Moscow
@ji-woo71Food creator and new orleans food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
2.9M Followers 25.7K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 4,046 Posts Russia
Contact: via Instagram profile
25.
Eoin Coleman โ Mega Accra
@eoin.colemanEoin is a new orleans food food creator based in Accra, sharing food photography and easy recipes.
1.8M Followers 12.1K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 452 Posts Ghana
Contact: via Instagram profile
26.
Riley Reed Mega Melbourne
@studiorileyCreating restaurant reviews and easy recipes as a new orleans food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2.7M Followers 24.8K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 2,114 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
27.
Avery Singh Mega Bali
@avery.singhCreating meal prep and home cooking as a new orleans food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2.5M Followers 27.4K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,952 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
28.
Cillian Liu โ Mega Lima
@cillian69Cillian is a new orleans food food creator based in Lima, sharing restaurant reviews and food photography.
1.8M Followers 22.8K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 2,631 Posts Peru
Contact: via Instagram profile
29.
Aryan Nowak Mega Melbourne
@aryan.nowakFood creator and new orleans food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.9M Followers 11.7K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 4,249 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
30.
Hassan Horvat โ Mega Moscow
@hassan88Chef and new orleans food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.9M Followers 21.3K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,090 Posts Russia
Contact: via Instagram profile
31.
Kylie Greco Mega Las Vegas, NV
@kylie.iamNew Orleans Food home cook from Las Vegas, NV. Posts about restaurant reviews, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.1M Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 7,272 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
32.
Atlas Tanaka Mega Bangalore
@honeyatlasNew Orleans Food recipe developer from Bangalore. Posts about home cooking, easy recipes, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.8M Followers 14.8K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 792 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
33.
River Okonkwo Mega Shanghai
@river.okonkwoNew Orleans Food chef from Shanghai. Posts about meal prep, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.1M Followers 11.5K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 2,901 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile
34.
Tyrese Fontaine Mega Nairobi
@tyrese_fontaineChef and new orleans food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.3M Followers 19.1K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,122 Posts Kenya
Contact: via Instagram profile
35.
Gabriela Diallo Macro Sao Paulo
@gabrielarealHome cook and new orleans food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
845K Followers 14.1K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 2,193 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
36.
Luca Horvat Mega Naples
@luca46Luca is a new orleans food chef based in Naples, sharing easy recipes and meal prep.
1.4M Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 4,920 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
37.
Dylan Laurent โ Mega Copenhagen
@dylanlaurentCreating food photography and restaurant reviews as a new orleans food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.6M Followers 16.2K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 797 Posts Denmark
Contact: via Instagram profile
38.
Brooke Johansson Mega Naples
@brooke.wildChef and new orleans food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.5M Followers 14.5K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 148 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Cillian Banda โ Macro Paris
@creatorcillianFood creator and new orleans food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
987K Followers 14K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,584 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Kabir Gupta Mega Guadalajara
@kabirrealKabir is a new orleans food food blogger based in Guadalajara, sharing meal prep and restaurant reviews.
1.2M Followers 9.8K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 5,163 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Ingrid Silva โ Macro Perth
@ingridsilvaCreating food photography and meal prep as a new orleans food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
876K Followers 14.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,911 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Morgan Larsen โ Mega Chicago, IL
@themorganNew Orleans Food food blogger from Chicago, IL. Posts about food photography, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.3M Followers 9.8K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,338 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Jordan Jackson Macro Orlando, FL
@jordan.wanderHome cook and new orleans food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
976K Followers 14.8K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 5,748 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Carmen Yoon Macro Moscow
@carmen.iamCreating easy recipes and home cooking as a new orleans food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
742K Followers 12.4K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 2,931 Posts Russia
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Brandon Ward โ Macro Chennai
@brandon.wardBrandon is a new orleans food chef based in Chennai, sharing food photography and easy recipes.
797K Followers 11.5K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 1,885 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Alexis Wagner Macro Melbourne
@alexis_wagnerAlexis is a new orleans food recipe developer based in Melbourne, sharing meal prep and easy recipes.
990K Followers 9.1K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,187 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Quinn Greco Macro Dallas, TX
@quinnhqCreating food photography and easy recipes as a new orleans food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
795K Followers 13.7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 1,008 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Tara Costa Mid Lisbon
@tara_costaRecipe developer and new orleans food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
407K Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 7,424 Posts Portugal
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Grayson Oliveira โ Mid Manila
@grayson91Grayson is a new orleans food food creator based in Manila, sharing home cooking and food photography.
489K Followers 12.6K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 5,368 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Noah Stone Mid Chennai
@noahluxeNoah is a new orleans food food blogger based in Chennai, sharing meal prep and easy recipes.
349K Followers 10.3K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 7,115 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Charlie Romero โ Mid Melbourne
@charlie.goldenCharlie is a new orleans food food creator based in Melbourne, sharing food photography and home cooking.
447K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 5,390 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Nathan Iqbal Mid Manila
@nathaniqbalNew Orleans Food recipe developer from Manila. Posts about easy recipes, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
356K Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 3,041 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Olivia Huang Mid Busan
@olivia.itsNew Orleans Food recipe developer from Busan. Posts about food photography, restaurant reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
350K Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,783 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Adeline Larsen Macro Atlanta, GA
@adeline_larsenCreating restaurant reviews and meal prep as a new orleans food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
524K Followers 10.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 2,982 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
River Schmidt Mid Ho Chi Minh City
@museriverRecipe developer and new orleans food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
227K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,109 Posts Vietnam
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Hana Li Mid Munich
@hanaliCreating home cooking and easy recipes as a new orleans food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
268K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 7,221 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Beatriz Fischer Mid Tokyo
@beatriz_fischerNew Orleans Food chef from Tokyo. Posts about restaurant reviews, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
241K Followers 4.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,904 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Deshawn Silva Mid Melbourne
@deshawnvibesCreating restaurant reviews and easy recipes as a new orleans food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
328K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 5,122 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Valentina Lewis Mid Paris
@valentina.fitCreating easy recipes and restaurant reviews as a new orleans food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
131K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 7,603 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Anna Becker Mid Copenhagen
@anna_beckerFood blogger and new orleans food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
257K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,201 Posts Denmark
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Deshawn Kovac Mid Amsterdam
@deshawn_kovacNew Orleans Food recipe developer from Amsterdam. Posts about easy recipes, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
151K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 3,960 Posts Netherlands
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Isabella Foster Mid Munich
@isabellakingCreating food photography and restaurant reviews as a new orleans food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
124K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,447 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Peyton Nielsen Mid Medellin
@peyton88Creating food photography and meal prep as a new orleans food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
102K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,818 Posts Colombia
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Haruto Rossi Micro Nairobi
@haruto.rossiHaruto is a new orleans food food creator based in Nairobi, sharing home cooking and food photography.
94.4K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 1,042 Posts Kenya
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Grayson Lee Mid Los Angeles, CA
@grayson.goldenGrayson is a new orleans food food blogger based in Los Angeles, CA, sharing food photography and easy recipes.
105K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 1,703 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Owen Andersen Micro Atlanta, GA
@owen.bloomFood blogger and new orleans food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
55.1K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 4,116 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Sienna Wojcik Micro San Diego, CA
@siennawojcikSienna is a new orleans food chef based in San Diego, CA, sharing restaurant reviews and food photography.
63.9K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,280 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Hazel Bianchi โ Micro Karachi
@hqhazelRecipe developer and new orleans food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
38.3K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 466 Posts Pakistan
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Renata Morgan Micro Osaka
@renataofficialCreating home cooking and food photography as a new orleans food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
30.1K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 2,740 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Sakura Ali Micro Birmingham
@sakura_aliCreating meal prep and restaurant reviews as a new orleans food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
17K Followers 418 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,345 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95ร new orleans food adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30โ50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $4,758 | $16,917 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $8,171 | $25,857 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $23,790 | $84,585 |
What this new orleans food influencers ranking actually shows
A 15-second cook-through with captions outperforms a plated beauty shot. Food is a save-heavy niche, so judge success on saves and recipe-card clicks, not just likes. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2016 (average age ~8.1 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,074 posts โ enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (54.3%). A meaningful secondary slice is Hindi (5.7%) โ write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Gender is sparsely labelled on this list, so do not infer an audience gender split from the ranking alone.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 7 | 10% |
| Micro (10Kโ100K) | 17 | 24.3% |
| Mid (100Kโ500K) | 17 | 24.3% |
| Macro (500Kโ1M) | 9 | 12.9% |
| Mega (1M+) | 20 | 28.6% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 8 | 11.4% |
| Australia | 6 | 8.6% |
| India | 4 | 5.7% |
| Russia | 3 | 4.3% |
| China | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief new orleans food influencers
- Send the product at least 10 days before the go-live so it can appear in a real cook-through.
- Ask for on-screen ingredient text โ thatโs what drives saves.
- Local restaurant creators need geo-fenced expectations (one city, not โnationalโ).
Formats that usually work here: recipe Reels, restaurant recs, ingredient swaps, meal-prep carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
New Orleans Food Influencers vs related lists
New Orleans Food Influencers matches Philippines Food Influencers on average engagement (2.3%) and has a larger median audience (339K vs 229K).
New Orleans Food Influencers averages 0.4pp less engagement than Indian American Food Influencers and has a larger median audience (339K vs 194K).
New Orleans Food Influencers averages 0.2pp more engagement than Female Chef and has a smaller median audience (339K vs 421K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Food Influencers (this page) | 70 | 339K | 2.3% |
| Philippines Food Influencers | 83 | 229K | 2.3% |
| Indian American Food Influencers | 82 | 194K | 2.7% |
| Female Chef | 118 | 421K | 2.1% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (19 verified public figures, 51 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
New Orleans Food Influencers โ frequently asked questions
Who are the top new orleans food influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 new orleans food influencers is led by Marisa D, Tamsy Kambi, Carla Pesono. Combined they represent 50M followers, with an average engagement of 2.3%. 19 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this new orleans food list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the listโs own maths โ median 339K followers, 2.3% average ER, 17.8% of reach in the top three โ so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for new orleans food Instagram accounts?
For new orleans food we treat ~3.5% as the 2026 industry midpoint (among the highest-engagement Instagram industries because recipes get saved and remade). This list averages 2.3%, which is 1.2pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do new orleans food influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this listโs follower mix and a 0.95ร niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $4,758โ$16,917; a Reel is $8,171โ$25,857. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30โ50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these new orleans food influencers based?
The ranking spans 26 countries. The largest shares are United States (11.4%), Australia (8.6%), India (5.7%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these new orleans food influencers?
19 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list โ we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the new orleans food list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with new orleans food?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix recipe Reels, ingredient-swap carousels and geo-local restaurant recs. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.