Top Food & Drink
Micro Influencers Under 10,000 Followers

as of August 2025

Discover the top food & drink micro influencers with under 10,000 followers. High engagement rates, authentic content, and growing audiences in August 2025.

10 verified influencers Under 10K followers each High engagement rates

Food & Drink Micro Influencers

Showing 10 verified food & drink creators with high engagement rates

Last updated: August 17, 2025

@bonappedee

8.0K followers 8.4% engagement 486 median views 6.0% views/followers ratio 23d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#TacoTuesday #TulsaEats #HappyHour +7 more

Content Focus: Wash, D.C. Food Blogger in Tulsa, OK | Simple, Tasty and Easy Recipes | I make the mistakes so you don’t have to. | Collabs: bonappedee@gmail.com

@chefmichaelreed

7.1K followers 5.9% engagement 2.3K median views 33.0% views/followers ratio 1d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#FlashbackFriday #farmtotable #chefmichaelreed +6 more

Content Focus: Classically trained Chef | Husband & Father | Owner @poppyandseedoc @poppyandrosela | James Beard Semifinalist | Michelin Recommended | 🎬@foodnetwork

@thechefleilani

9.3K followers 5.5% engagement 1.0K median views 11.0% views/followers ratio 8d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#cheers #tuesdaywineday #visitnapavalley +7 more

Content Focus: Food Network Cut Throat Kitchen Winner. Culinary Creative. Wine Entrepreneur. Speaker. For catering and bookings chefleilani@rouxandvine.com

@theequeenofflavor

9.0K followers 5.0% engagement 7.4K median views 82.0% views/followers ratio 24d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#nationalicecreamday #queenofflavor #yummy +4 more

Content Focus: 👩🏾‍🍳Featured @foodnetwork & @netflix 👩🏾‍🍳Sophisticatedly Quirky Desserts

@martieduncan

6.4K followers 4.7% engagement 1.1K median views 18.0% views/followers ratio 23d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#nationalicecreammonth #iloveicecream

Content Focus: Alabama girl, chef, author The Alabama 100 Best Recipes, Restaurants & Road Trips. ‘Homemade’ podcast host. Food Network Star 8. GGG. Beat Bobby Flay

@ruruki_gargano

6.4K followers 3.8% engagement 22.3K median views 351.0% views/followers ratio 19d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#unfoldingruruki #velier

Content Focus: @velierspa @vinitriplea

@vinnychaseswine

5.5K followers 3.6% engagement 2.8K median views 51.0% views/followers ratio 4d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#bayareaevents #napavalley #napaeventsthisweekend +1 more

Content Focus: Master Sommelier, Educator, Consultant Partner: @winechips @winecorkapp @alliumwines Dog dad to @tufo_the_heeler

@dawndaviesmw

8.1K followers 3.6% engagement 3.4K median views 42.0% views/followers ratio 27d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#gettingtogrow #gettingtogrowpodcast #fmcg +7 more

Content Focus: Wine, beer, spirits .... What's not to love. I have a passion for great food, drink and people

@samanthacolejohnson

8.9K followers 3.6% engagement 9.6K median views 108.0% views/followers ratio 1d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#jancisrobinson #winenews #thewinenewsin5 +3 more

Content Focus: Wine Writer, Educator, Speaker for @jancisrobinson Email me tips for the #winenewsin5 ➡️news@jancisrobinson.com

@cocktailjosh

6.9K followers 2.4% engagement 2.2K median views 32.0% views/followers ratio 1d since last reel

Latest hashtags used:

#ad #drinkresponsibly #18andover +7 more

Content Focus: Abstract artist @linfitt.art Multi award winning bartender @globalbartending Prestige Brand Ambassador @schweppes_gb

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Frequently Asked Questions About Food & Drink Micro Influencers

Everything you need to know about working with food & drink creators in 2025

Who are the top food & drink micro influencers with under 10,000 followers in 2025?

The top food & drink micro influencers in 2025 are authentic creators who consistently produce high-quality content and maintain engagement rates above 3%. These influencers have built genuine communities around food & drink content and deliver excellent results for brand partnerships.

What makes food & drink micro influencers more effective than larger creators?

Food & Drink micro influencers have more intimate relationships with their followers, leading to higher trust and engagement. Their audience sees them as relatable peers rather than distant celebrities, making their food & drink recommendations more influential and authentic.

How do you identify authentic food & drink micro influencers with real engagement?

Look for food & drink creators with consistent posting schedules, genuine audience interactions, and engagement rates above 3%. Check that their content aligns with their claimed niche and that their audience demographics match your target market for food & drink products.

What engagement rates do the best food & drink micro influencers achieve in 2025?

You can find food & drink micro influencers with any engagement rate you prefer on our platform. The top performers typically reach engagement rates of 5-8%, significantly higher than macro influencers in the same category.

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