Why Join as a Venue
Opening your doors as a Guestaurant™ venue means becoming a steward of Charleston’s living culinary heritage. Host intimate dinners that celebrate local traditions, connect with passionate guests, and earn from your space and knowledge — all on your own terms.
Everything You Get
All the tools and features built specifically for you on Guestaurant™
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 offer optional cooking lesson add-ons — no platform-imposed maximum
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
Verified host status after background check approval
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
Ready to Apply?
Fill out the application below to get started
Showcase your venue and connect with local food lovers
Annual Member & Verification Fee
Guestaurant™ is a curated, trust-based community. All members pay an annual fee that covers platform access and a comprehensive background check through our partner, Checkr — ensuring a safe, vetted environment for everyone.
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
Powered by Checkr, trusted by Uber, Airbnb, and thousands of companies
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 $149.95/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 Hosting!
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@inplaceimpact.com