How it works for chefs

Your listing

• Apply or accept an invitation, then build your profile, photos, and availability in your dashboard.
• Connect payouts through Stripe, then submit your listing for approval.
• We review every listing before it goes live, and we can hide a listing that breaks our policies.
• Your profile must be accurate, and your photos must be yours to share.

Bookings

• Guests can only request dates that are open on your calendar. Block dates by hand or connect your calendar.
• You accept a request with your price, or decline it.
• The guest pays a deposit to confirm the booking. The balance is charged automatically to their card before the event, so you never chase payment.
• Talk with guests through site messages. Contact details are shared automatically once the booking is paid.

Payment breakdown

Example: you quote $1,000 for a dinner.

Your price

$1,000

Guest service fee (4%)

+ $40

The guest pays

$1,040

Booking commission (taken from your price) (4%)

- $40

You receive

$960

The directory keeps

$80

• Card processing fees are paid by the directory, not by you.
• Stripe sends your payout to your bank on your Stripe payout schedule. See it any time in your Stripe payouts dashboard.
• If a booking is refunded, the matching part of your payout is reversed.

Deposits

• Guests pay a deposit of at least 50% to confirm. You can require a higher deposit on your profile.
• The balance is charged automatically 7 days before the event. Bookings made inside that window are paid in full upfront.
• You receive your share of each payment as it comes in, less the commission on that part.
• If a guest cancels, the deposit is non-refundable and you keep your share of it.

Cancellations and refunds

[Cancellation policy not decided yet]

Keeping bookings on the site

• For [12 months, not confirmed] after you meet a guest through the site, book and get paid by that guest through the site.
• Before a booking is paid, do not share or ask for contact details, or suggest paying outside the site.
• Guests you already worked with before the introduction are not covered.

Reviews

• Only guests who booked and paid through the site can review you.
• You can post one public response to each review.
• Reviews are removed only for a listed reason, such as personal information or abuse, never for being negative.
• You can also show your Google reviews by connecting your Google Business Profile.

Your responsibilities

• Your own licenses, permits, insurance, food safety, staff, and taxes.
• Asking guests about allergies and preparing food safely.
• Showing up for every booking you accept.