Data updated: July 2026

Melissa Thompson β
@melissafood Β· Instagram Β· UK Β· food
About Melissa Thompson
@melissafood's followers & following
@melissafood currently has 143,456 followers on Instagram and follows 2,662 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 53.89. That places the account in the mid tier of food creators.
@melissafood's content
@melissafood has published 2,811 posts to date, working across reels, static-posts, carousels, stories. The account's content is classified under food, cooking, recipes, beverages. Bio: βBBQ chef + Writer π³οΈβπ Fired Up BBQ cookbook 26/03 @britishlibrary Food Season R4's Kitchen Cabinet @weberuk Grill Squad Agent: Ben @thesoβ¦β
AI quality check on @melissafood
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
@melissafood's rankings on Zaver
Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.
@melissafood's audience
Audience snapshot
60% male Β· 40% female
Core age group25-34
Collaboration pricing
Price tierPremium
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Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @melissafood have?
As of July 2026, @melissafood has 143,456 followers (143K) on Instagram, follows 2,662 accounts, and has published 2,811 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
How do I contact @melissafood?
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How much does @melissafood charge for a sponsored post?
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What is @melissafood's net worth?
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Does @melissafood have fake followers?
Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @melissafood 98/100, 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 @melissafood?
@melissafood's 143K followers skew 60% male / 40% female, core age group 25-34. Full audience breakdowns β age bands, gender split and country-level distribution β are part of @melissafood's report on Zaver.
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