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 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
Ready to Apply?
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Step 1 — Tell us about your venue