Finding influencers for barbecue can help boost your brand or event – and assist in food PR efforts – by leveraging their reach and credibility in the food and grilling community. Here’s a list of 75 influencers across various platforms who are known for their barbecue content, grilling expertise, and related food niches.
This includes bloggers, social media personalities, and YouTubers who are passionate about barbecue:
- Aaron Franklin – Pitmaster and owner of Franklin Barbecue.
- Meat Church – BBQ rubs and grilling recipes.
- Tuffy Stone – BBQ competitor and chef.
- Malcolm Reed (How to BBQ Right) – BBQ recipes and tips.
- Pat Martin – Owner of Martin’s Bar-B-Que.
- The BBQ Buddha – BBQ recipes and techniques.
- Kenny of Kenny’s BBQ – BBQ recipes and grilling tips.
- Lloyd’s Barbecue – Recipes and BBQ techniques.
- Jess Pryles – Hardcore Carnivore, BBQ and meat expert.
- Ray Lampe (Dr. BBQ) – BBQ recipes and cookbook author.
- Big Green Egg – BBQ recipes and grilling tips.
- Steven Raichlen – Barbecue expert and cookbook author.
- BBQ Pit Boys – Barbecue recipes and cooking techniques on YouTube.
- Grill Masters Club – BBQ tips, recipes, and product reviews.
- The MeatEater – Wild game and BBQ recipes.
- BBQGuys – BBQ equipment reviews and recipes.
- Smoke Show BBQ – Barbecue recipes and reviews.
- Red Eye BBQ – BBQ recipes and techniques.
- Chud’s BBQ – BBQ recipes and instructional videos.
- BBQ With Franklin – Barbecue techniques and recipes.
- Cookin’ with the Traeger – Traeger grill recipes and tips.
- Trey’s BBQ – Barbecue recipes and grilling tips.
- GrillGrate – Grill accessories and recipes.
- The Grill Dads – BBQ recipes and grilling tips.
- Brisket King – Brisket recipes and BBQ tips.
- Bobby Flay – Celebrity chef with BBQ recipes.
- Andrew Zimmern – Food critic with a focus on barbecue and grilling.
- Chris Lilly – BBQ champion and cookbook author.
- BBQ Bros – BBQ recipes and tips.
- BBQ Wizard – Tips and tricks for grilling and BBQ.
- David Chang – Chef known for barbecue and Korean BBQ.
- The Barbecue Lab – BBQ reviews and recipes.
- The Grilling Pros – BBQ tips and techniques.
- Char-Broil – Grilling tips and recipes.
- The Rib Doctor – Rib recipes and BBQ tips.
- Clemens BBQ – BBQ recipes and grilling accessories.
- Spiceology – BBQ rubs and recipes.
- The BBQ Trail – BBQ reviews and travel.
- Holy Smoke BBQ – BBQ recipes and cooking tips.
- Adam Perry Lang – BBQ chef and cookbook author.
- Fire & Smoke Society – BBQ tips and recipes.
- Grill Sergeant – BBQ recipes and grilling advice.
- Just Add BBQ – BBQ tips and recipes.
- The BBQ Spot – BBQ reviews and recipes.
- Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ – BBQ recipes and cooking tips.
- Dr. BBQ Blog – BBQ recipes and tips from Ray Lampe.
- Searzall – BBQ and grilling tips and techniques.
- Pitmaster X – BBQ recipes and grilling tips.
- Grill & Smoke – BBQ recipes and techniques.
- BBQ Smoker Recipes – BBQ recipes and how-tos.
- The Meat Hook – BBQ and grilling advice.
- BBQ & Grilling with Joe – BBQ recipes and tips.
- Grill Happy – BBQ tips and product reviews.
- BBQ Foodie – Recipes and tips for barbecue lovers.
- Sweet Baby Ray’s – BBQ sauce brand with recipes and tips.
- BBQ Lovers – BBQ recipes and cooking tips.
- The Big Cheese – BBQ recipes and techniques.
- BBQ Pitmaster Paul – BBQ recipes and grilling techniques.
- Urban Slicer – Pizza and BBQ recipes.
- Traeger Nation – Recipes and tips from Traeger users.
- The Saucy Pig – BBQ recipes and tips.
- Outdoor Gourmet – BBQ recipes and outdoor cooking tips.
- Savory Reviews – BBQ recipes and cooking techniques.
- Chef Tom – BBQ recipes and cooking tips.
- BBQ Nation – Recipes and BBQ tips.
- The BBQ Guru – BBQ equipment and recipes.
- BBQ Addicts – BBQ recipes and rubs.
- Smoky Ribs BBQ – BBQ recipes and techniques.
- Grill Masters – BBQ recipes and tips.
- Burnt Finger BBQ – Recipes and BBQ competition tips.
- BBQ Revolution – BBQ recipes and grilling tips.
- Meat Men – BBQ recipes and techniques.
- Grill & Chill – BBQ recipes and tips.
- BBQ Pitmaster John – BBQ recipes and tips.
- Ribs & Rubs – BBQ recipes and grilling tips.
These influencers cover a range of barbecue styles and expertise, so you can find the right fit for your needs whether you’re looking for recipes, product reviews, or event promotions.