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Chef Social vs. a freelance videographer.
A freelancer can shoot great footage, but planning what to post, writing captions and posting every week usually falls back on you.
Freelance videographer
Chef Social
Monthly cost
$500–1,500 a month, varies
From $240 a month
Filming
Yes, when they're available
On-site shoot every quarter
Editing
Sometimes extra
Included
Captions and posting
Usually on you
Posted to all four apps
Content plan
Usually on you
Monthly content plan
Your time
Scheduling, briefing, posting
About 15 minutes a month
Costs for alternatives are typical ranges and vary by provider and location.
When a freelance videographer makes sense
A freelancer is a good fit for a one-off project, like a menu launch or a brand film.
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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