Top 70 Richmond Food Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 richmond food influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 44M combined followers. Median audience size is 255K (mean 627K), 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 2.7% (median 2%). That is 0.8pp below the 3.5% richmond food industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.2pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 19.1% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $4,299–$15,215 and a Reel $7,447–$23,390 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× richmond food premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $21,495–$76,075.
Key takeaways for richmond food in September 2026
- Liz Thomson, Nora, India Pervall & Demont Becton currently sit at the top of this richmond food ranking.
- Follower mix: 20% nano, 22.9% micro, 14.3% mid, 18.6% macro, 24.3% mega. Dominant tier: mega.
- Geography: 26 countries on the list, led by United States (11.4%) and Spain (5.7%).
- 23 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 23 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Allison at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Quinn Laurent at 2.9M). 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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Richmond Food Influencers ranked
1.
Liz Thomson Mid
@iheartveggiesSharing easy vegetarian recipesFood Blogger | Cookbook Author | Foster Care Advocate 📍RVA📩 my free high protein ebook 👇
125K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 8,788 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Nora Micro
@noraeatsgood👧🏻 The girl who nods📸 RVA • 757 • DMV | ✈️ TRAVELING⭐️ 53 Michelins | 🤤 Always in a food coma☝🏼 One post a day | 📥 DM for collabs
87.1K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 648 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
India Pervall & Demont Becton Micro
@eatandplayrva🍽 Just a couple eating & playing our way through and beyond!📧 📍RVA Native 🎥Original content
69.7K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 9,231 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Katie Brown Micro
@realfoodwithgratitude〰️bread, grass fed butter and Aperol Spritz enthusiast..& will teach you how to actually love cooking chicken👩🏼🍳📧
60.7K Followers 915 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 3,629 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Lauren Z. Ray Micro
@laurenzray💚 Come with me around RVA.🎉 RVA spots + vegan food📍 Richmond, VA🌱 Founder:
25.2K Followers 691 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 3,393 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Kalea Micro
@_kaleaskravings𝒲𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝑒𝒶𝓉 𝓃𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝐼 𝑔𝑜𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊🔥 Local gems • Must-try eats • Underrated spots📍 Virginia📧 🌎 Travel Content
19.5K Followers 360 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 1,113 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Brittanny Anderson Micro
@brittannywith2nsEating, drinking and cooking in Virginia!
17.7K Followers 476 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,658 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Kenya Martini Micro
@superkeatzeverywhere📍RVA Content Storyteller HTX rootsFood • Music • Wine • Sneakers • Joy🌮&🍺 EnthusiastOwn: 📧 superkeatz for collabs/tastings
14.6K Followers 504 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 4,719 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Manny Baiden Micro
@mannybaiden_Founder & Creative DirectorDesigning elevated culinary experiencesRichmond, VA and beyond → :
13.4K Followers 440 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 2,836 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Michael Lindsey Nano
@chef.m.lindseyMichael Lindsey is a richmond food creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
7.1K Followers 285 Avg. Likes 6.1% Engagement 7,420 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Megan Marconyak Nano
@meganmarcostyleSip 🍾 Savor 🍦 Style 👠 | Keeping you in the know. Writing about & beyond.Tips, questions, collabs
6.8K Followers 248 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 5,601 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Leish Nano
@eatwithleish📸 RVA’s foodie plug 🔌 😋 Bringing authenticity, storytelling, and community connection 🫶🏾DM to collaborate🤝 📧
5.4K Followers 124 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 3,407 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Anne Crenshaw Nano
@fitting.in.balanceYour personal tour guide for:🍽️ eats | ✈️ travel |💪🏼fitness |💃🏼things to do 📍Richmond, VA
4.1K Followers 206 Avg. Likes 5.4% Engagement 6,332 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Allison Nano
@rvafoodfestFood lover exploring RVA one bite at a time📍Richmond, VA📬
3.9K Followers 229 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 4,530 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Sonya Feeser Nano
@sonyasfoodforthought♥ just a gal with an appetite for adventure 🌮💃🏽✨✪ richmond va & st pete beach fl📍☻ food•fitness•art•life•travel•fashion•photography
2.5K Followers 111 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 6,650 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Laurel Herman Nano
@its.more.than.just.food_🕎Gluten Free Chef, ancestral foods, retired culinary educator and proud Jewish creator
2.4K Followers 76 Avg. Likes 5% Engagement 7,027 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Samantha Chhabra Nano
@sambythespoonful⚠️ Consider it your cheat day ⚠️📍Richmond, VA/ Washington, D.C.
1.9K Followers 70 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 2,578 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Alexandria Eady Nano
@alexxchristine_✨𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮✨📍RVADigital Marketing | Storyteller | Content Creator
1.8K Followers 83 Avg. Likes 4.9% Engagement 3,745 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Kris Nano
@foodoo_dollA girl with a never ending appetite for beautiful foodRichmond, VA📍✈️ Orlando, FL influencer✨🍕 DM for collab:
1.5K Followers 41 Avg. Likes 5% Engagement 5,743 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Gianna Stanley Nano
@ecomamawellnessPro Chef + Cert. Nutritionist helping you make healthy choices for you and your family!Want to work with me Book a free discovery call 👇🏻
1.5K Followers 38 Avg. Likes 4.8% Engagement 4,144 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Michele Humlan Nano
@rivercitygoodeatsLove people-feed them tasty food!Happy Personal Chef in RVA Seasonal and gf recipes on the blog
1.2K Followers 69 Avg. Likes 6.2% Engagement 3,651 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Kelly B Nano
@cuisinebykb|Restaurants & Reviews| 📸 cuisinebykb 📍 Richmond, VA
1.1K Followers 45 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 5,049 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Pierre Crawford Nano
@_rva_foodie📍 RVA🤤 I like to eat 🍽 Going where my appetite takes me 🥘 Good food | 🥃 Good drinks
877 Followers 30 Avg. Likes 5.1% Engagement 4,654 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Quinn Laurent Mega Accra
@quinnlaurentRichmond Food food blogger from Accra. Posts about home cooking, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
2.9M Followers 41.7K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 7,318 Posts Ghana
Contact: via Instagram profile
25.
Logan Garcia ✓ Mega Hong Kong
@logan_garciaRichmond Food food blogger from Hong Kong. Posts about home cooking, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
2.9M Followers 23.4K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,353 Posts Hong Kong
Contact: via Instagram profile
26.
Paisley Lee Mega Orlando, FL
@paisley.leeFood blogger and richmond food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.8M Followers 24.7K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 792 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
27.
Aurora Ivanov ✓ Mega Perth
@aurora21Creating home cooking and restaurant reviews as a richmond food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2.6M Followers 24.3K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 6,139 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
28.
Gabriela Eze Mega Zurich
@gabriela.ezeChef and richmond food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.7M Followers 16.7K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 422 Posts Switzerland
Contact: via Instagram profile
29.
Eoin Lewis Mega Valencia
@eoinlewisEoin is a richmond food food creator based in Valencia, sharing home cooking and food photography.
1.2M Followers 17.1K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,800 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
30.
Jordan Ali Mega Valencia
@jordanaliFood creator and richmond food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
2.3M Followers 12.7K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 6,437 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
31.
Ingrid Cole ✓ Mega Sao Paulo
@ingrid.officialIngrid is a richmond food recipe developer based in Sao Paulo, sharing restaurant reviews and meal prep.
1.8M Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,067 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
32.
Avery Mwangi ✓ Mega Shanghai
@averymuseCreating home cooking and restaurant reviews as a richmond food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.7M Followers 14K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 6,023 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile
33.
Daniela Ali ✓ Mega Nashville, TN
@danielarebelCreating meal prep and home cooking as a richmond food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2.1M Followers 24.2K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 1,536 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
34.
Maya Volkov ✓ Mega Honolulu, HI
@maya.kingFood blogger and richmond food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.4M Followers 12K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 4,503 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
35.
Lola Dubois ✓ Mega Valencia
@loladuboisCreating food photography and home cooking as a richmond food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.9M Followers 20.8K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,002 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
36.
Morgan Marino Mega Tel Aviv
@morgan.marinoCreating food photography and restaurant reviews as a richmond food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.8M Followers 20.2K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 4,795 Posts Israel
Contact: via Instagram profile
37.
Juniper Rivera ✓ Macro Dallas, TX
@junipertheRecipe developer and richmond food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
793K Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 3,845 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
38.
Layla Sharma Mega Rio de Janeiro
@layla.fitChef and richmond food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1M Followers 11.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 451 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Alexis Chen ✓ Macro Dhaka
@alexis.museRecipe developer and richmond food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
866K Followers 18.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,176 Posts Bangladesh
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Larissa Horvat Mega Lima
@larissabloomLarissa is a richmond food home cook based in Lima, sharing restaurant reviews and food photography.
1.5M Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 1,855 Posts Peru
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Felix Bauer Mega Barcelona
@felix_bauerCreating meal prep and easy recipes as a richmond food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.3M Followers 12.5K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,439 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Sky Jackson ✓ Mega Seoul
@sky_jacksonCreating food photography and home cooking as a richmond food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.2M Followers 6.5K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 1,770 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Meera Lefebvre ✓ Macro Toronto
@meera_lefebvreFood creator and richmond food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
642K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,794 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Brielle Sharma ✓ Macro Abu Dhabi
@brielle73Food creator and richmond food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
705K Followers 13.4K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 252 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Katya Stone Macro Stockholm
@katya_stoneRichmond Food food blogger from Stockholm. Posts about easy recipes, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
961K Followers 11.2K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 2,551 Posts Sweden
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Joao Robinson Macro Birmingham
@starjoaoFood creator and richmond food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
850K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 6,169 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Niamh Gomez Macro Naples
@niamhgomezHome cook and richmond food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
653K Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 4,927 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Zane Bernard Macro Abu Dhabi
@zane.bernardRichmond Food home cook from Abu Dhabi. Posts about restaurant reviews, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
850K Followers 19.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 6,732 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Emerson Novak Macro Lima
@mediaemersonEmerson is a richmond food chef based in Lima, sharing easy recipes and food photography.
612K Followers 12.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 4,822 Posts Peru
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Aryan Sullivan Macro Seoul
@aryanworldCreating easy recipes and food photography as a richmond food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
654K Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 572 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Lucas Hayes Macro Cape Town
@lucas97Lucas is a richmond food recipe developer based in Cape Town, sharing food photography and easy recipes.
684K Followers 13K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,871 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Emma Pereira Macro Medellin
@emma.kingCreating food photography and easy recipes as a richmond food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
651K Followers 11.7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,086 Posts Colombia
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Astrid Lee ✓ Macro Houston, TX
@astrid.theCreating restaurant reviews and food photography as a richmond food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
550K Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 3,475 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Astrid Wojcik Mid New York, NY
@astrid.luxeRichmond Food food blogger from New York, NY. Posts about easy recipes, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
389K Followers 11.5K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 939 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Caleb Lim Mid Rome
@caleb.limRichmond Food home cook from Rome. Posts about home cooking, restaurant reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
389K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 6,590 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Ji-woo Vega Mid Dhaka
@ji-woo.worldCreating easy recipes and restaurant reviews as a richmond food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
361K Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 498 Posts Bangladesh
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Ananya Carvalho ✓ Mid Los Angeles, CA
@fitananyaHome cook and richmond food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
399K Followers 7.5K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 757 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Minjun Huang Mid Abu Dhabi
@minjun.huangMinjun is a richmond food food blogger based in Abu Dhabi, sharing restaurant reviews and easy recipes.
279K Followers 9.3K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,589 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Eloise Bryant Mid Ho Chi Minh City
@eloise9Chef and richmond food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
189K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 6,410 Posts Vietnam
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Reese Volkov Mid Chennai
@mediareeseRichmond Food food creator from Chennai. Posts about restaurant reviews, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
231K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,700 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Mateo Iqbal ✓ Mid Ho Chi Minh City
@mateoiqbalMateo is a richmond food food creator based in Ho Chi Minh City, sharing food photography and home cooking.
204K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,262 Posts Vietnam
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Aarav Robinson ✓ Micro Manchester
@aarav_robinsonCreating home cooking and food photography as a richmond food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
92.2K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 2,230 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Manuela Greco ✓ Mid Berlin
@manuela_grecoManuela is a richmond food food creator based in Berlin, sharing meal prep and home cooking.
107K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 864 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Amari Rivera Micro Nairobi
@amari.riveraRichmond Food food creator from Nairobi. Posts about home cooking, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
83.2K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 5,289 Posts Kenya
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Mei Kovac Micro Dublin
@mei.bloomRichmond Food recipe developer from Dublin. Posts about meal prep, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
92.9K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 3,089 Posts Ireland
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Tyrese Pereira Micro Prague
@tyrese_pereiraRichmond Food food blogger from Prague. Posts about meal prep, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
60.6K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 1,899 Posts Czech Republic
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Camila Nowak Micro Montreal
@camilanowakFood creator and richmond food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
29K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 7,633 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Aaliyah Zhang Micro Las Vegas, NV
@aaliyah36Creating home cooking and meal prep as a richmond food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
41.2K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,477 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Hazel Cruz Micro Shanghai
@hazel_cruzHome cook and richmond food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
19.6K Followers 441 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,300 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Casey Brooks Micro Lisbon
@caseybrooksRichmond Food recipe developer from Lisbon. Posts about home cooking, easy recipes, and connecting with an engaged community.
10.3K Followers 291 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 3,245 Posts Portugal
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 0.95× richmond food 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 | $4,299 | $15,215 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $7,447 | $23,390 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $21,495 | $76,075 |
What this richmond 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 3,947 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (58.6%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (10%) — 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) | 14 | 20% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 16 | 22.9% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 10 | 14.3% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 13 | 18.6% |
| Mega (1M+) | 17 | 24.3% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 8 | 11.4% |
| Spain | 4 | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 4.3% |
| Brazil | 2 | 2.9% |
| China | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief richmond 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 — 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.
Richmond Food Influencers vs related lists
Richmond Food Influencers averages 0.4pp more engagement than Philippines Food Influencers and has a larger median audience (255K vs 229K).
Richmond Food Influencers matches Indian American Food Influencers on average engagement (2.7%) and has a larger median audience (255K vs 194K).
Richmond Food Influencers averages 0.6pp more engagement than Female Chef and has a smaller median audience (255K vs 421K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Food Influencers (this page) | 70 | 255K | 2.7% |
| 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 (23 verified public figures, 47 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Richmond Food Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top richmond food influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 richmond food influencers is led by Liz Thomson, Nora, India Pervall & Demont Becton. Combined they represent 44M followers, with an average engagement of 2.7%. 23 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 richmond 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 list’s own maths — median 255K followers, 2.7% average ER, 19.1% 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 richmond food Instagram accounts?
For richmond 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 2.7%, which is 0.8pp 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 richmond food 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 $4,299–$15,215; a Reel is $7,447–$23,390. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these richmond food influencers based?
The ranking spans 26 countries. The largest shares are United States (11.4%), Spain (5.7%), United Arab Emirates (4.3%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these richmond food influencers?
23 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 richmond 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 richmond 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.