Data updated: July 2026

Dean Banks β
@chefdeanbanks Β· Instagram Β· UK Β· food
About Dean Banks
Dean Banks is a chef and expert content creator on Instagram, specializing in food-related topics such as cooking, recipes, and restaurant reviews. With a follower count of 25,523, he operates within the micro influencer category. His content showcases a professional and authentic approach, often featuring demonstrations and tutorials that resonate with his audience. Dean's experience includes being an ambassador for Nespresso and participation in MasterChef UK in 2018. Some content may require brand review.
@chefdeanbanks's followers & following
@chefdeanbanks currently has 25,523 followers on Instagram and follows 3,895 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 6.55. That places the account in the micro tier of food creators.
@chefdeanbanks's content
@chefdeanbanks has published 1,745 posts to date, working across reels, static-posts, carousels, stories, long-form-video. The account's content is classified under food, cooking, recipes, restaurant-reviews. Bio: β2018 @masterchefuk Ambassador @nespresso.uk @haarrestaurant @restaurant_1925 @dulseseafood @dulse_leith @dune_standrews @haarhomeβ
AI quality check on @chefdeanbanks
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- Audience location & demographics
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@chefdeanbanks's rankings on Zaver
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@chefdeanbanks's audience
Audience snapshot
50% male Β· 50% female
Core age group25-34
Dean's audience is evenly split between genders, with a 50% male and 50% female distribution. The primary age group is 25-34, and the top geographical location for his followers is the UK. This demographic suggests a young adult audience interested in culinary content.
Collaboration pricing
Price tierPremium
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Brands in the food and beverage sector, particularly those focused on cooking and high-quality ingredients, would align well with Dean's content. His professional background as a chef and his authentic presentation style make him a suitable partner for brands looking to engage a culinary-focused audience.
Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @chefdeanbanks have?
As of July 2026, @chefdeanbanks has 25,523 followers (26K) on Instagram, follows 3,895 accounts, and has published 1,745 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
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How much does @chefdeanbanks charge for a sponsored post?
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Does @chefdeanbanks have fake followers?
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Who follows @chefdeanbanks?
@chefdeanbanks's 26K followers skew 50% male / 50% female, core age group 25-34. Full audience breakdowns β age bands, gender split and country-level distribution β are part of @chefdeanbanks's report on Zaver.
Which influencers are similar to @chefdeanbanks?
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What is the follower count?
Dean has a follower count of 25,523.
What is the engagement rate?
Engagement rate data is not available.
What is the collaboration pricing?
Dean is in the premium price tier for collaborations.
What is the content niche?
Dean's primary niche is food, with secondary niches including cooking, recipes, and restaurant reviews.
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