For Venues & Hosts
Powerful tools to manage your events, grow your business, and create memorable experiences
Create, edit, and manage dinner events with full control over dates, pricing, and capacity
Set up weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly recurring dinners automatically
Enable instant booking for guests or require approval for each reservation
Upload multiple photos of your space, dishes, and ambiance
Set your own per-seat pricing and optional cooking lesson add-ons. Guests pay a 15% service fee on top — you keep every dollar of your seat price
Review guest applications, accept or reject bookings, view guest ratings
Direct messaging system to communicate with guests before and after events
Respond to guest reviews and build your reputation
Track total earnings, pending payments, and financial performance
View booking trends, guest demographics, and popular menu items
Monitor occupancy rates, average ratings, and growth metrics
Access complete transaction history and download financial reports
Background check required
Real-time notifications for new bookings, messages, and reviews
Exact address only revealed to confirmed guests 48 hours before event
Flag inappropriate reviews and manage venue reputation
Request a private-labeled version of Guestaurant™ for your venue — your branding, your domain, your own booking experience
Sell physical, digital, or subscription products from a storefront on your profile. Stripe payouts, 15% platform commission
Track gross sales, platform fees, and net payouts with a transparent per-order transaction ledger
For Guests
Find, book, and enjoy unique dining experiences with ease and confidence
Browse events on an interactive map showing approximate locations
Filter by cuisine, date range, price, neighborhood, and dietary options
See all your bookings in a visual calendar layout
Book select events instantly without waiting for approval
Arrive early for optional cooking lessons with venue hosts
Save favorite events to your wishlist for future booking
Leave ratings and reviews for venues and experts after events
Message hosts and experts directly through the platform
Follow your favorite venues and get updates on their events
Every Guestaurant member must complete a background check before hosting or attending. Background checks have limits and are not a guarantee of safety.
Safe payment processing (Stripe integration ready)
View, manage, and cancel bookings from your dashboard
Get reminders for upcoming dinners and address reveals
View photos of dishes, venues, and past events before booking
Report inappropriate content to maintain community standards
Get event suggestions tailored to your saved cuisine preferences
Join a waitlist and instantly claim a seat when one opens up — no re-booking required
All your conversations with hosts, chefs, and experts in one unified message inbox
Background check required
For Chefs
Offer private dining experiences and showcase your culinary talent to a local audience
Showcase your culinary expertise and signature dishes
Upload photos of your signature dishes and specialties
Set your available dates and times for bookings
Set per-person rates and optional cooking lesson pricing. Guests pay a 15% service fee on top — you keep every dollar of your fee
Set minimum number of guests needed for each booking
Communicate with hosts and guests about menus and preferences
Build credibility with guest reviews and ratings
Manage bookings, earnings, and performance metrics
Receive instant notifications for new booking requests
Approve, confirm, or decline booking requests
Background check required
Track all bookings, payments, and earnings
Sell physical, digital, or subscription products from a storefront on your profile. Stripe payouts, 15% platform commission
Track gross sales, platform fees, and net payouts with a transparent per-order transaction ledger
For Experts
Share your Charleston expertise and help visitors experience the city like a local
Showcase your Charleston expertise and culinary knowledge
Set your available dates and time slots
Set your hourly or per-session rates. Guests pay a 15% service fee on top — you keep every dollar of your fee
Message guests to plan perfect Charleston experiences
Earn reviews and ratings from satisfied guests
Background check required
Get notified when guests request your services
Review and approve guest booking requests
Sell physical, digital, or subscription products from a storefront on your profile. Stripe payouts, 15% platform commission
Track gross sales, platform fees, and net payouts with a transparent per-order transaction ledger
Platform-Wide Features
Background Checks
Background check required
Centralized Inbox
All conversations with every user in one unified inbox
TrustScore Badges
Standardized verification and rating badges on every profile
Shop Marketplace
Browse products from all sellers in one cross-store hub
Personalized Discovery
Event recommendations matched to your saved cuisine preferences
Onboarding Progress
Step-by-step setup guidance across every persona dashboard
Review System
Two-way reviews with moderation
Privacy First
Addresses revealed only to booked guests