Why Join as an Expert
As a Guestaurant™ expert, you share the stories, history, and culture that make Charleston unique. Whether you’re a historian, sommelier, or local luminary, you’ll guide guests through meaningful experiences while earning from your knowledge.
Everything You Get
All the tools and features built specifically for you on Guestaurant™
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
Ready to Apply?
Fill out the application below to get started
Share your knowledge with Charleston dinner guests
Photos from speaking engagements, books, or lectures
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 Sharing!
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