We’re excited to highlight your restaurant with a high-quality video feature that showcases your space, your people, and the dishes that make your spot special. Below is everything you need to know so you can prepare and ensure the process runs smoothly.

⏱ Timing & Scheduling

Total time on-site:
The full production usually takes about 2 hours, but if possible, please allow up to 3 hours so nothing feels rushed.

Best time to schedule:
Choose a window when the restaurant has some activity—enough to feel alive on camera—but not so busy that it becomes chaotic, noisy, or distracting for your staff.
Ideal moments include:

• Late morning before lunch begins

• Post-lunch, pre-dinner

• Slower evenings on weekdays

The goal is an environment with natural movement and ambiance, but without overwhelming background noise or pressure on your team.

🎥 What We Bring

We keep our setup streamlined, but to produce a professional feature, we may bring:

• DSLR camera

• Mobile phone camera

• Small lighting equipment

• Lavalier or shotgun microphones

• Mini-rig accessories (tripod, stabilizer, etc.)

We don’t require a large footprint, but please ensure we have enough space to set down equipment and move around safely.

📸 What We’ll Capture

During your feature, we’ll collect a mix of photos and video clips to create a polished 2.5–5 minute story about your restaurant.

Photography examples:

• Hero shots of signature dishes

• Exterior storefront

• Interior ambiance / décor

• Staff in action

• Close-ups of ingredients or drink pours

Video footage typically includes:

• Exterior + interior walkthroughs

• Kitchen or back-of-house food prep

• Plating and final dish shots

• Pouring drinks, shaking cocktails, pulling espresso

• Servers delivering plates

• Signature dish reveals

• Details: hands, textures, movement, color, etc.

• Interviews with owners + optional staff, bartenders, or regulars

🎤 Interviews

We’ll record a short on-camera interview focused on your story and what makes your restaurant unique. No need to memorize anything—we’ll guide you through it.

Sample questions:

• What inspired you to open this restaurant?

• What makes this spot special or different from others in the area?

• What dish or experience best represents what you do?

• What is something fun or unexpected about your team, menu, or origin story?

• What do you hope guests feel when they walk through your doors?

• What do your regulars love most about this place?

Interviews generally take 10–20 minutes.

🍽 Food & Drink Prep

Please plan to prepare 2–3 dishes that best represent your brand—usually:

• Your best sellers

• A signature entrée or specialty

• A standout dessert or cocktail

If you offer a craft cocktail or a visual “wow” drink, we recommend including it.

We’ll capture both the behind-the-scenes prep and the finished dish.

🏠 Setting the Space

To help your restaurant look its best on camera, we recommend:

• Wiping down all visible surfaces

• Removing clutter (boxes, excess menus, POS items, cleaning supplies)

• Ensuring all lights are working and turned on

• Turning down background music during interviews

• Reserving a few tables or spaces for filming so guests aren’t inconvenienced

Small adjustments can make a huge difference on camera.

📍 Where Your Feature Will Appear

Once completed, your 2.5–5 minute feature will be shared across:

• Our social media channels

• Our YouTube channel

• On Your Directory Listing on our website

You’re welcome to share or repost the content once it’s published and we’ll provide the final file.

Have Questions?

We’re here to help you prepare, plan, and make this a smooth, enjoyable experience.

If you have questions about timing, menu selections, or logistics, just let us know.