Food blogs that accept guest posts are one of the larger pools on my list. Re-checked live in September 2026, 117 sites are tagged food: 96 were live and 60 had a domain authority of 40 or more. Examples include thekitchn.com, onegreenplanet.org and foodtank.com. Check each site's current guidelines before you pitch.
Food blogs are where recipes, restaurants, nutrition and food business all collide, and that makes them a good place to pitch if you sell anything near a kitchen: cookware, meal kits, supplements, food delivery, restaurant software. They're also a niche where editors are inundated with generic recipe posts, so a pitch with a real angle stands out.
This page pulls the food sites out of my free list of websites that accept guest posts, which I re-checked site by site in September 2026.
How many food blogs on my list still accept guest posts?
| Measure | Count |
|---|---|
| Food sites on my list | 117 |
| Live when checked | 96 |
| Live with DA 40 or more | 60 |
| Dead or parked | 21 |
Roughly 18% of the food sites were dead or parked, which is better than average. Food blogs tend to be maintained by people who love them, and that shows.
Which food blogs accept guest posts?
Twelve live food sites from my list, with their domain authority when I checked:
- thekitchn.com: DA 85
- onegreenplanet.org: DA 77
- foodtank.com: DA 70
- motherearthliving.com: DA 70
- vegnews.com: DA 69
- foodmatters.com: DA 65
- toriavey.com: DA 65
- ediblecommunities.com: DA 62
- thecounter.org: DA 62
- simpleasthatblog.com: DA 61
- healwithfood.org: DA 60
- livelovefruit.com: DA 59
The list also includes large recipe and cooking publishers, which have their own contributor processes and rarely accept outside articles. Guidelines change, so read each site's current write for us page before you pitch.
Recipe blog, food news or food business: which are you pitching?
Food sites split into groups with very different appetites for guest content:
- Recipe and home cooking blogs. They want recipes with original photos and clear steps. Link-only posts rarely survive.
- Health and plant-based food sites. They want nutrition content with sensible, sourced claims.
- Food industry and policy sites. They want reporting, data and expert comment, not promotion.
- Restaurant and hospitality business sites. They want practical advice for owners, which is where tools and services fit.
Be honest about which group your client belongs to. A restaurant booking tool has no business on a vegan recipe blog, and a recipe from a meal-kit brand will not get through an industry policy site.
What do food editors expect?
Original photos and original thinking. Food readers can tell when a recipe has been copied and reworded, and so can search engines. If you pitch a recipe, test it, photograph it yourself and write down what you did in the kitchen, including what went wrong.
Health claims need care. Words like "detox", "cure" and "boosts immunity" get posts rejected, and in some countries they raise regulatory questions. Stick to what you can support.
Free guest post or sponsored post in food?
A free guest post on a food blog can build a relationship and a byline, but acceptance rates are modest and replies are slow. A sponsored post is faster and more predictable, and it suits agencies placing posts for food and drink brands against a deadline. Whichever you choose, check that the site is live and relevant first.
How do you check a food blog before you pitch?
- Search site:domain.com. If very few pages come up, move on.
- Read the three newest posts. Is the site still publishing, and who writes for it?
- Check the audience. A food blog for American home cooks won't suit a UK catering supplier.
- Find a name. A real editor you can email beats a form that never replies.
- Ask if posts are permanent. Some sites prune old content in clean-ups.
For the detail, see how to check backlink quality and high DA guest posting sites. If your food topic leans towards wellbeing, my health blogs that accept guest posts page is a useful next stop.
How should you pitch a food blog?
Be specific about the post and the reader. "Five quick weeknight dinners for people who hate washing up" gets a reply. "A food article" does not. Say what photos you have, whether the recipe is tested, and whether any dietary label such as vegan or gluten free applies, because editors need to know that before they say yes.
Think about the calendar as well. Food editors plan seasonal content weeks ahead, so pitch Christmas baking in the autumn and summer salads in spring. Out-of-season pitches wait in the queue until the next year.
If you represent a brand rather than a blog, offer the editor something their readers can use without buying anything: a technique, a swap, a shopping checklist. The link to your product can sit naturally at the end of a useful post. A post that opens with the product and then tries to find a recipe around it is easy to spot and easy to reject.
Can you place a food post on my blog?
Sometimes. lilachbullock.com is a marketing blog that's been publishing since the dial-up days, so food posts fit when they have a business angle: running a restaurant or food business, marketing it, or the tools behind it. My readers are business owners, marketers and entrepreneurs, mostly in the USA and the UK. Guidelines are on my food page.
How placing a post on my blog works
- Email [email protected], or start on my write for me page, with your target URL, topic and niche.
- I reply with whether it fits and which format I'd pick: a new sponsored post or a link insertion into an existing, indexed article.
- You send the article, or I choose the right existing article for your link.
- I edit, publish and send you the live URL.
Accepted posts usually go live within 24 to 48 hours of everything being agreed. Placements are permanent. I invoice by PayPal, and if you're an agency, I never contact your client.
For the buying side in detail, read how buying a guest post on my blog works.
Placing a food post? Email [email protected] with your target URL, topic and niche, or start on my write for me page. Agencies and repeat buyers are welcome.
Frequently asked questions
How many food blogs accept guest posts?
My list has 117 food sites. When I re-checked them in September 2026, 96 were live and 60 of those had a domain authority of 40 or more.
Which food blogs accept guest posts?
Live examples from my list include thekitchn.com, onegreenplanet.org, foodtank.com, motherearthliving.com, vegnews.com and foodmatters.com. Check each site's current guidelines before you pitch.
Do food blogs pay for guest posts?
Most don't. Some publications pay contributors, and some blogs charge for sponsored posts. Read each site's guidelines to see which applies.
What should I pitch a food blog?
Pitch something specific with your own photos and a clear reason it helps the reader, such as a tested recipe, a buying guide or advice for running a food business.
Can I place a food guest post on lilachbullock.com?
Often, yes, if it has a business or marketing angle. Email your target URL, topic and niche and I'll tell you if it fits.