Top 81 Outdoor Cooking Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 81 outdoor cooking influencers in 2026 covers 81 public Instagram profiles with 50M combined followers. Median audience size is 254K (mean 623K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.6% (median 2.4%). That is 0.9pp below the 3.5% outdoor cooking industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.1pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 28.3% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $3,482–$12,843 and a Reel $6,102–$19,844 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× outdoor cooking premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $17,410–$64,215.
Key takeaways for outdoor cooking in September 2026
- Juliana Lima, Derek Wolf, Miguel Raya currently sit at the top of this outdoor cooking ranking.
- Follower mix: 12.3% nano, 23.5% micro, 29.6% mid, 16% macro, 18.5% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 26 countries on the list, led by United States (13.6%) and Czech Republic (3.7%).
- 38 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 38 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Jonathan Collins at 6.6%, which is not the largest audience (Juliana Lima at 7.1M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” 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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Outdoor Cooking Influencers ranked
Juliana Lima Mega
@chefjulimaA CARNÍVORA que AMA doce!Chef e churrasqueira; formada 🇫🇷 Contato: inesquecível 10/03 👇🏽
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Derek Wolf Mega
@overthefirecooking🔥 Fire Cooking Enthusiast🍻 Founder & Author📧 👇 Recipes, Grill, Rubs, Sauces & more!
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Miguel Raya Mega
@cooking_with_fire___🔥Fire up your appetite—delicious recipes, all cooked in my backyard 🔥 my recipes⬇️⬇️⬇️🔥 God First 🙏
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Slawek Kalkraut & Kris Szymanski Mega
@menwiththepotForest is my Kitchen 🇵🇱
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Bernard Hardison Mega
@bsdiningexperiencescAll around Caterer‼️ Country Exotic cooking! If it’s walking I can cook it.Email: |MGNT-
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Tawakkul Mega
@wilderness.cooking✉︎ Partnership | ★ Shop now 👇🏻Founder |
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Julius Roberts Mega
@juliusrobertsCook, Farmer & GardenerLife on a smallholding in EnglandEnquiries: for my cookbook below!!! 🧡
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Kent Rollins Mega
@cowboykentrollins🍳 Cast iron & outdoor cooking🔴 Full videos on YouTube🔥 Cant Get Full on Fancy
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Scott Gregory Thomas Macro
@grillinfools🔥Reach out if you want help promoting your brand👉 My team can manage your social media🔥
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Sarah Glover Mid
@missarahgloverChef, specializing in outdoor open fire large scale installation feasts” 🔥 🍪 🎀 📧 🍕
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Katherine Salom Mid
@girlgonegrilling📍Houston, TX Based🔥 Grilling & cooking bold flavors🍽️ Restaurant reviews + Texas foodie finds✈️ Food & travel in Houston & beyond💌
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David Olson Mid
@livefirerepublic🤠 x 🥃🔥 Live Fire Cooking 🌎 Culinary Adventure ✈️📍 Nov 8-9 | Co-Hosting Abu Dhabi 🌍
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Ricky Albright Mid
@iron_fire_cookingCOOK, VIDEOGRAPHER & OUTDOORSMANCUSTOM BRAND VIDEOS FX3 & A7RVCOLLABS:
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Fabian Zbinden Mid
@fire_kitchen_official🔥outdoor cooking | handcrafted content🔥MY WORLD 👇
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Taku Kondo Mid
@outdoorcheflifeMY COOKBOOK👇Available world wide
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Sebastian Linke Mid
@meat.influencerSebastian Linke is a berlin content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Charly Pretet Mid
@terra.firma.diningOpen Fire Culinary Immersive ExperiencesFire cooking | Private events | Brand collab | Overseas event | Cooking classAustralia Based
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Joey DiApice Mid
@bbqfriend𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗕𝗤 & 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴Just an average dad making bbq for my familyApproachable Recipes on all types of smokers𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙚, 𝙉𝘾 📍
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Colin Yen Micro
@campwithcol⌦ Backcountry Cook + Educator⌦ Backcountry recipes - Tips & Tricks ⌦ ⌦ Community Builder
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Adam Purnell Micro
@shropshire.ladUK 🇬🇧 cooking with fire. Love to feed people & go fishing 🎣Chef/
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Diana Yen Micro
@diana_yen_Food, Lifestyle & Outdoor Cooking | OJAI + LAOrder my book FIREPIT FEAST ⬇️🔥
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Harrison Ward Micro
@fellfoodieCamping Recipes. Debut Book Out NowWellness Speaker. Sober Life.🚘 Brand AdvocateFeat. 📺 🏞️
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Bbq Lad Micro
@bbqlad_🍖 BBQLad on a mission 🔥 🐖 Low & Slow Whisperer 📍 Belfast, UK🌟Ambassador
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Jon Riley Micro
@the_gourmet_camp_chefJon. Ex Chef. Australia. Cooking on campfires for a little inspiration on your next trip. Follow our camping adventures at
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Steve Corson Micro
@outdooreats365Cookbooks | TV | Recipes 🏔🏕 Elevate your meals in the outdoors.Easy, Fast, Amazing meals ready in 30 min or less🍜Hungry to find out more👇🥓
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Alejandro Valdivia Micro
@awildchef🔪🥩🥘🍷🥬•Adventure Chef •Masterchef-Season 11 Semifinalist🏆•Outdoorsman🏹🎣⛺️🪓🔥•Wild Game lover 🦌🐗🐙🦬🦆•Collabs 📥
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CJ Frazier Micro
@cjfrazierGriddle Pro l Griddle Crew Manager Husband & Father
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Nathan Lippy Micro
@chefnathanlippyDirector of Content & Digital Strategy 🔥Husband to a Perfect Bride and Father of 4 Little Men in training
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Scott Crady Nano
@scottcradyPhotographer/ContentIn pursuit of good food and adventure📍Boulder, Colorado
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Vanessa Hidayat Nano
@thecampstovechefWriting wild recipes for 🏳️🌈 🏕 🐶 | Cook | Hike | Kayak | 4WD | Wildlife
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Viktor Snorrason Nano
@the.adventurechef🚀 Can cook, will travel👨🏼🍳 Always bring a fork 📍Outdoor Cooking in Iceland 🇮🇸
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Cheri Renee Nano
@ifyougiveagirlagrillOutdoor Cooking Fun 😋 Blackstone Griddle & Smoker Recipes 🔥
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Tom Nano
@backgardenbushcraftBushcraft, woodcraft, adventure, hillwalking, carving, tools, nature, fire, campfire cooking, history, woodland management and hiking. Enjoy!
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Carlin Frimmel Nano
@carlin_frimmel🌶 recipe creator & registered dietitian 🏕 cooking outdoors, AB, Canada
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Jonathan Collins Nano
@theoutdoorschefHunting, Fishing, Cooking, and The Great Outdoors 🇨🇦
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Cooking on fire Nano
@cooking_in_the_wildernessSimple outdoor recipes and cuisine from around the world 🍳All photos/videos are mine 📸 😉
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Ross Anderson Nano
@roam.catering🌿Fire Cookery School🔥Brand Ambassador Specialists in alfresco cooking with fire📍Salisbury, UK
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Ben Nano
@justcooking_outdoorCooking outdoor in 🇲🇾 by Wild Monkey French ChefOnly own photos
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Dylan Lindqvist Mega Riyadh
@dylan67Dylan is a outdoor cooking food creator based in Riyadh, sharing meal prep and easy recipes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Quinn Coleman ✓ Mega Osaka
@quinn.fitOutdoor Cooking food blogger from Osaka. Posts about food photography, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Chiara Schneider Macro Athens
@chiaraqueenCreating meal prep and food photography as a outdoor cooking food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Grayson Murphy Mega Seattle, WA
@graysonmurphyChef and outdoor cooking creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jamie Okafor Mega Prague
@hqjamieOutdoor Cooking chef from Prague. Posts about meal prep, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Declan Lima Macro Perth
@declan.limaFood blogger and outdoor cooking creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Rohan Rivera ✓ Macro Athens
@rohanriveraFood blogger and outdoor cooking creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Lin Chen Macro Prague
@lin36Lin is a outdoor cooking recipe developer based in Prague, sharing easy recipes and home cooking.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Logan Hernandez Mega Cape Town
@logan_hernandezFood creator and outdoor cooking creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Lia Ivanov Macro Austin, TX
@liaivanovOutdoor Cooking food blogger from Austin, TX. Posts about food photography, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Noor Ferrari ✓ Macro Abu Dhabi
@noorferrariNoor is a outdoor cooking home cook based in Abu Dhabi, sharing food photography and restaurant reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Juliana Lee ✓ Mega Accra
@goldenjulianaOutdoor Cooking chef from Accra. Posts about restaurant reviews, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Devon Muller Macro Accra
@devon.wildCreating easy recipes and meal prep as a outdoor cooking chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Madelyn Ferrari Macro Toronto
@madelynqueenCreating easy recipes and food photography as a outdoor cooking recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Victoria Moreau Mega Phoenix, AZ
@victoria1Victoria is a outdoor cooking food creator based in Phoenix, AZ, sharing easy recipes and food photography.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Reagan Lima Macro Hyderabad
@reagan_limaReagan is a outdoor cooking food creator based in Hyderabad, sharing meal prep and food photography.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Rowan Morgan ✓ Macro Brussels
@rowan_morganCreating home cooking and easy recipes as a outdoor cooking home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Lucia Owusu ✓ Macro Kuala Lumpur
@lucia61Home cook and outdoor cooking creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Paisley Choi Macro Mumbai
@paisley.choiRecipe developer and outdoor cooking creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Andre Ellis ✓ Mid Ho Chi Minh City
@andre.ellisCreating easy recipes and meal prep as a outdoor cooking recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Emerson Ivanov Mid Auckland
@emerson.officialEmerson is a outdoor cooking recipe developer based in Auckland, sharing restaurant reviews and easy recipes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Zoe Popov Mid Zurich
@zoe_popovCreating food photography and meal prep as a outdoor cooking food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Aryan Ramirez Mid Dhaka
@aryangoldenAryan is a outdoor cooking home cook based in Dhaka, sharing easy recipes and home cooking.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Alessia Okafor Mid Houston, TX
@alessia_okaforHome cook and outdoor cooking creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Margot Weber Mid Orlando, FL
@margotglowFood blogger and outdoor cooking creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Layla Ali Mid Singapore
@layla_aliLayla is a outdoor cooking food creator based in Singapore, sharing home cooking and meal prep.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jamie Coleman ✓ Mid Los Angeles, CA
@jamiexoOutdoor Cooking food blogger from Los Angeles, CA. Posts about meal prep, restaurant reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Nadia Girard Mid Seattle, WA
@nadiahoneyHome cook and outdoor cooking creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Kabir Romero Mid Oslo
@kabir_romeroCreating restaurant reviews and easy recipes as a outdoor cooking food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Elijah Flores Mid Copenhagen
@officialelijahElijah is a outdoor cooking food creator based in Copenhagen, sharing home cooking and food photography.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Vicente Costa Mid Vienna
@vicentestarFood blogger and outdoor cooking creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Aaliyah Horvat Mid Las Vegas, NV
@aaliyah.wildRecipe developer and outdoor cooking creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Emerson Diallo ✓ Micro Prague
@emerson_dialloCreating easy recipes and food photography as a outdoor cooking food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Rowan Petrova Mid Lagos
@rowanmuseFood blogger and outdoor cooking creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Federica Gupta Mid Naples
@federicaitsFederica is a outdoor cooking chef based in Naples, sharing meal prep and easy recipes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Gabriel Vega Micro Mumbai
@gabrielvegaFood blogger and outdoor cooking creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sakura Okafor Micro Chicago, IL
@sakura.glowOutdoor Cooking chef from Chicago, IL. Posts about meal prep, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Andre Vega ✓ Micro Nairobi
@andrevegaCreating meal prep and easy recipes as a outdoor cooking food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Felix Bennett Micro Las Vegas, NV
@felix57Outdoor Cooking food creator from Las Vegas, NV. Posts about home cooking, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Anastasia Muller Micro Bali
@xoanastasiaOutdoor Cooking food creator from Bali. Posts about meal prep, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Lola Singh Micro Stockholm
@lola.museChef and outdoor cooking creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Riley Okonkwo ✓ Micro San Diego, CA
@rileyqueenRiley is a outdoor cooking home cook based in San Diego, CA, sharing restaurant reviews and home cooking.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Hiro Moreau Micro Milan
@lifehiroOutdoor Cooking food blogger from Milan. Posts about restaurant reviews, easy recipes, and connecting with an engaged community.
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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 0.95× outdoor cooking adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $3,482 | $12,843 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $6,102 | $19,844 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $17,410 | $64,215 |
What this outdoor cooking 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 2015 (average age ~8.6 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,147 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (75.3%). A meaningful secondary slice is Hindi (3.7%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 8 female / 27 male (46 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 10 | 12.3% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 19 | 23.5% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 24 | 29.6% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 13 | 16% |
| Mega (1M+) | 15 | 18.5% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 13.6% |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 3.7% |
| India | 3 | 3.7% |
| Greece | 2 | 2.5% |
| Ghana | 2 | 2.5% |
How to brief outdoor cooking 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 — that’s what drives saves.
- Local restaurant creators need geo-fenced expectations (one city, not “national”).
Formats that usually work here: recipe Reels, restaurant recs, ingredient swaps, meal-prep carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Outdoor Cooking Influencers vs related lists
Outdoor Cooking Influencers averages 0.3pp more engagement than Philippines Food Influencers and has a larger median audience (254K vs 229K).
Outdoor Cooking Influencers averages 0.1pp less engagement than Indian American Food Influencers and has a larger median audience (254K vs 194K).
Outdoor Cooking Influencers averages 0.5pp more engagement than Female Chef and has a smaller median audience (254K vs 421K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Cooking Influencers (this page) | 81 | 254K | 2.6% |
| 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 81 ranked profiles (38 verified public figures, 43 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Outdoor Cooking Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top outdoor cooking influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 81 outdoor cooking influencers is led by Juliana Lima, Derek Wolf, Miguel Raya. Combined they represent 50M followers, with an average engagement of 2.6%. 38 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 outdoor cooking 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 list’s own maths — median 254K followers, 2.6% average ER, 28.3% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for outdoor cooking Instagram accounts?
For outdoor cooking we treat ~3.5% as the 2026 industry midpoint (among the highest-engagement Instagram industries because recipes get saved and remade). This list averages 2.6%, which is 0.9pp 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 outdoor cooking influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $3,482–$12,843; a Reel is $6,102–$19,844. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these outdoor cooking influencers based?
The ranking spans 26 countries. The largest shares are United States (13.6%), Czech Republic (3.7%), India (3.7%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these outdoor cooking influencers?
38 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 — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the outdoor cooking 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 outdoor cooking?
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.