Why Join as a Guest
Joining as a guest gives you access to authentic, intimate dining experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Discover hidden venues, meet local hosts and chefs, and taste the real Charleston — all within a trusted, verified community.
Everything You Get
All the tools and features built specifically for you on Guestaurant™
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
Ready to Apply?
Fill out the application below to get started
Apply to join our community of Charleston dining guests
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 $39.95/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