Why Join as a Chef
Joining as a chef lets you showcase your craft to an audience that values authenticity. Create pop-up dinners, offer cooking lessons, and build your reputation — all while setting your own prices and schedule.
Everything You Get
All the tools and features built specifically for you on Guestaurant™
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
Ready to Apply?
Fill out the application below to get started
Join our network of Charleston culinary professionals
Add at least one dish you're known for
Annual Member & Verification Fee
Guestaurant™ is a curated, trust-based community. Every Guestaurant member must complete a background check before hosting or attending. Background checks have limits and are not a guarantee of safety.
Your membership fee covers full platform access and your background verification through Checkr. Paid securely via Stripe to In Place Impact, LLC.
Annual renewal
Membership and verified status renewed each year
Secure payment through Stripe
Your payment is encrypted and processed by Stripe
Industry-standard background check
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Submit Your Application
Complete all required information and upload necessary documents
Initial Review (24-48 hours)
Our team reviews your application and documentation for completeness
Pay Annual Membership Fee
Complete your $59.95/year Member & Verification Fee payment via Stripe. This covers your platform access and background check.
Verification Process (3-5 days)
Checkr performs comprehensive background verification including criminal records, sex offender registry, and identity verification
Get Verified & Start Booking!
Upon approval, you'll receive your verified badge and full access to the platform
What We Check
- • National criminal database search
- • County criminal records (7 years)
- • Sex offender registry check
- • Identity verification
- • SSN trace and validation
Questions About Background Checks?
We're here to help! Contact our support team if you have any questions about the verification process.
guestaurant@impacthubchs.com