FAQ - English

Developments of the coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Hygiene and Safety Helpful Ressources

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What is Eatwith?

Exceptional culinary experiences worldwide

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In which countries is Eatwith available?

Eatwith is currently available in more than 130 countries

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How do I create an account?

Creating an account is totally free, whether you’re looking to dine or host!

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Why do I need to create an account with personal information to book an event?

Your profile allows hosts and fellow guests to learn a little bit more about you.

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How do I change my password?

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Which currencies are supported?

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How do I change my email address?

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I have 2 accounts. Can I merge them?

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How do I change the language and currency on the site?

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How can I delete my account?

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How can I trust my host?

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What happens if I get sick after attending a food experience?

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How do I know that the host is a good chef?

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How do I leave a review?

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Review guidelines & policy

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Reset your password

Forgot your password? Need to access for the first time on the new Eatwith? You'll need to reset your password!

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How do I book an experience?

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What type of experience can I book?

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Can I ask my host to change any booking/event details?

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How do I search for an event?

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An event does not seem to be happening on the dates I am looking for, what can I do?

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How can I send a request?

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Instant booking feature

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What happens once I’ve made a booking request?

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Booking request vs Instant booking

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What does it mean if a date has a green circle on it?

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Private Events Search

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I can't find a host in the city I’m looking for

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What is included in the price of an experience?

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What message do I have to send the host?

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Can I make several booking requests?

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Why do I see a different price for the same event?

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How long will it take the host to confirm my booking?

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When will I receive the booking details and the exact location of my experience?

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I can't find my host's contact details.

How to find the phone number and address of your host?

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I didn’t receive a confirmation email for my booking

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How do I add an experience to My Wishlist?

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How do I purchase a Gift Card?

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How do I use a promo code/gift card?

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Which cards and type of payments are accepted?

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Does Eatwith take a commission on the price that I pay for my experience?

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My host didn’t accept my request but I was debited.

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Why was my payment declined?

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Will I be immediately debited after the booking request?

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How do I cancel a booking request or a reservation ?

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What is the cancellation policy?

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How does the booking calendar widget work?

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How do I apply to be a host?

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Does Eatwith have integrations with Fareharbor, Bokun, Rezby, or Tock?

Currently, we don't have an integration with these providers.

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Do I have to be exclusive with Eatwith?

Hosts that are exclusive with Eatwith unlocks a series of amazing benefits.

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How much does it cost to host with Eatwith?

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Do I have to host at home?

In private homes and unique spaces around the world

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What’s the time commitment for hosting?

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Do I need a business license?

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I’m a professional chef and/or I have a restaurant. Can I be a host?

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Choose your booking options

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What type of experience can I offer?

From cooking classes to food tours; you can provide something for everyone!

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How do I create a new experience?

Create and submit your experience

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The layout of your menu 🍸

You can describe your menu with multiple courses and dish descriptions

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How can I edit my experience once it has been published?

You can always update your events!

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How do I set the price of my experience and what do I have to include?

All you need to know about pricing your experience

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What price will be displayed on the website?

What will be displayed is the price you set for your experience plus the 20% Eatwith fees

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What pictures do I have to add to make my experience attractive?

Show them what your Eatwith experience will be like!

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Can I delete pictures on my experience?

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Can I set a different address for each experience?

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What does it mean to “submit my experience”?

Before it goes live, a member of our team has to review your experience

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How long does it take for my experience to be published?

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How will I know that my experience is approved?

We will notify you be email that your experience is published

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Why has the Eatwith team rejected my experience?

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How to temporarily unpublish an experience?

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Can I delete my experience?

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How can I promote my event?

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How do I edit my event?

You can edit many details even after an event has been scheduled

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How do I accept a booking request?

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Types of requests to expect

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Pending requests expire after 72hrs

You have 72 hours to reply to guests. After this period, the request expires

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Booking approval: Manual approval and instant booking features

You can activate the Instant Booking option for your events in order to accept booking requests automatically

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How do I decline a booking request?

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Within how long do I need to reply to a booking request?

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How can I communicate with my guests?

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Where can I find the contact details of my guests?

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Hosting Private events on Eatwith

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Do I have to eat with the guests?

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How do I know if a guest can be trusted?

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What happens if I have a bad experience with a guest?

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Write reviews for your guests

You can now leave guest reviews

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I got a bad review. What can I do?

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How do payments work for Hosts

How and when you will get paid for your events

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What is Stripe?

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How to fill my payout preferences

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Are payments in cash allowed?

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Alternative payment methods for hosts

How to get paid if you are outside Stripe zone

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How do I report my taxes?

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Does Eatwith provide 1099s?

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How to cancel an event or a guest booking

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My guests didn’t come to the event

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Official Paris Trip 2019 Competition Rules & Regulations

Want to win a trip for to 2 to Paris? Read up on the T&Cs before entering!

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Official Facebook Giveaway Rules & Regulations

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How do Eatwith Gift Cards work?

Usage and Policy

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Refer a Friend: Give €10, get €10

All you need to know about sharing Eatwith with your friends

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Luxury trip for 2 to Paris: Competition Terms & Conditions

Win a tailor-made trip for 2 to Paris, France - worth $2000 with Evaneos

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