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Chef Social vs. a social media agency.
Agencies do good work, but most charge a monthly retainer for a set number of videos and bill filming separately. Many ask for a 6 or 12 month contract.
Restaurant agency
Chef Social
Monthly cost
$1,500+ a month
From $240 a month
Filming
Often billed separately
On-site shoot every quarter
Videos
Around 12 a month
8, 16 or 30 a month
Captions and posting
Usually included
Posted to all four apps
Contract
Often 6–12 months
Billed quarterly, cancel anytime
Your time
Briefs, calls and reviews
About 15 minutes a month
Costs for alternatives are typical ranges and vary by provider and location.
When a social media agency makes sense
An agency can make sense if you also need paid ads, PR and a dedicated account manager in the room.
When Chef Social is the better fit
You run a Southern California restaurant, want to post every week without doing it yourself, and want real footage of your food for less than a freelancer.
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Your food deserves to be seen.
Plans from $240/mo, billed quarterly. A shoot every quarter and posting to all four apps. Southern California only for now.
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