Data updated: July 2026

Dean Praetorius βœ“

@deanpraetorius Β· Instagram Β· US Β· cooking

Followers
8.6K
Following
4.4K
Posts
718

About Dean Praetorius

Dean Praetorius is a chef and lifestyle creator on Instagram, known for his engaging content focused on cooking, food, and recipes. With a follower count of 8,635, he operates within the nano influencer category. His content includes a variety of formats such as reels, static posts, stories, and carousels, reflecting a personal and casual tone. Dean's background as a culinary school dropout adds a relatable aspect to his culinary demonstrations, appealing to an audience interested in authentic cooking experiences.

@deanpraetorius's followers & following

8.6K

@deanpraetorius currently has 8,635 followers on Instagram and follows 4,438 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 1.95. That places the account in the nano tier of cooking creators.

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@deanpraetorius's content

718

@deanpraetorius has published 718 posts to date, working across reels, static-posts, stories, carousels. The account's content is classified under cooking, food, recipes. Bio: β€œculinary school dropout”

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AI quality check on @deanpraetorius

90/100High authenticity

Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.

  • Audience location & demographics
  • Engagement quality & authenticity
  • Follower growth patterns
  • Signs of purchased followers
  • Content niche classification
  • Brand safety screening
  • Posting activity & consistency
  • Language & audience fit
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@deanpraetorius's rankings on Zaver

Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.

@deanpraetorius's audience

Audience snapshot

50% male Β· 50% female

Core age group25-34

Dean's audience is evenly split in terms of gender, with a male skew of 0.5. The primary age group is 25-34, and the top geographic location is the United States. This demographic suggests a young adult audience interested in culinary content.

Collaboration pricing

Price tierstandard

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Which brands fit Dean Praetorius?

Brands in the food and cooking sectors would align well with Dean's content. His focus on relatable and authentic cooking experiences makes him suitable for collaborations that emphasize home cooking, recipe development, and culinary education.

Frequently asked questions

How many Instagram followers does @deanpraetorius have?

As of July 2026, @deanpraetorius has 8,635 followers (8.6K) on Instagram, follows 4,438 accounts, and has published 718 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.

How do I contact @deanpraetorius?

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How much does @deanpraetorius charge for a sponsored post?

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What is @deanpraetorius's net worth?

@deanpraetorius's net worth isn't publicly verified, and Zaver doesn't estimate personal wealth. What can be assessed is sponsored-post earning potential: with 8.6K followers and a standard price tier in cooking, brand collaborations are a meaningful income stream β€” Zaver's AI pricing model estimates what each placement is worth. See the earning-potential estimate β†’

Does @deanpraetorius have fake followers?

Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @deanpraetorius 90/100, based on 20+ signals including engagement quality, follower growth patterns and signs of purchased followers. That indicates a predominantly genuine audience. Run the full authenticity check β†’

Who follows @deanpraetorius?

@deanpraetorius's 8.6K 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 @deanpraetorius's report on Zaver.

Which influencers are similar to @deanpraetorius?

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What is the follower count?

Dean has 8,635 followers.

What is the engagement rate?

The engagement rate is currently not available.

What is the collaboration pricing?

Dean is in the standard price tier, but pricing may vary based on specific collaboration details.

What is the content niche?

Dean primarily focuses on cooking, with secondary niches in food and recipes.