At Eatwith, we want to build the world's most trusted community. One of the most important steps of hosting a successful experience, is ensuring guests feel safe and trust you as a host, and this starts at your profile.
Now is a better time than ever to re-look at your host profile picture and venue photos, to ensure you build a strong sense of trust from the get-go. It's so important for guests to get to know you and where they're going to be dining, before booking an experience.
Profile Photo Guidelines
Do's:
✔ Upload a clear photo of yourself
✔ Use a recent photo of yourself
✔ Your photo must be in focus, close-up (so we can clearly see your face) and ideally in colour
✔ Your photo must be friendly and inviting (one of you smiling is perfect!) - it's what guests will see when they book your event
✔ Use a “foodie” photo if possible - wearing an Eatwith apron, you in the kitchen, you at a food market etc.
✔ If you’re hosting in a couple, please add a photo of the two of you together
Example:
Don'ts:
❌ Use your brand or company logo
❌ Use a photo of yourself that is shot from a distance
❌ Use a photo featuring other people - unless you're hosting in a couple
❌ Wear sunglasses or have anything covering your face
❌ Avoid selfies if possible
❌ Avoid using any additional props in shot i.e. kitchen knives
❌ Avoid photos with your pets
Example:
Venue Photo Guidelines
Do's:
✔ Share photos of your table setting, showing how guests will be seated.
Top tip: don't squeeze in too many seats around one table, leave more space than you normally would
✔ Share photos of your table beautifully laid with cutlery, crockery, glasses and any additional table props you have - candles, flowers etc.
✔ Share photos of you preparing food in your clean kitchen
✔ Share photos of your clean kitchen
✔ Share photos of your venue looking clean, tidy and really inviting
✔ Shoot photos of your venue when the lighting is best i.e. early evening sunset when light is streaming in through your windows
✔ Share photos of your “WOW factor” - beautiful view, rooftop setting etc.
Examples:
Don'ts:
❌ Share photos of a messy or dirty kitchen
❌ Share photos of an untidy event space with lots of clutter
❌ Share photos of anything that looks unhygienic - unwashed pots and pans
❌ Avoid sharing photos of your empty table, that has not been set yet
Examples:
If you have any questions regarding your profile or venue photos, feel free to reach out to your Community Manager!