Influencer marketing for restaurants – through barter
Restaurants are the most common barter category: the guest gets a dinner or a tasting menu, the restaurant gets a post from a real visit instead of a staged shoot. It works for a new menu launch and for a steady stream of content without a special occasion.
For creators
How can a creator get a free dinner at a good restaurant?
On invitn, restaurants in your city invite creators themselves: pick an offer – a dinner, a tasting or a chef's set – come in and share your impressions in stories. If the offer includes +1, you can bring a friend.
For business
How do I bring guests to a restaurant through influencers without an ad budget?
Publish an offer on invitn – a dinner in exchange for content – and creators in your city apply. You choose who to invite and get honest stories and Reels from real guests.
What creators usually film for restaurants
- Reels of the dishes being served
- Stories from the chef's tasting set
- A review of the atmosphere and service
- A post with interior photos
- Seasonal menu highlights
- Tags and mentions that drive bookings
Example offers
Chef's tasting set – handmade pasta, fresh burrata and seasonal Italian dishes.
A visit to a new restaurant – an evening getting to know its cuisine and story.
Several dishes from the chef with a wine pairing for each.
A daytime visit to a modern restaurant – chef's lunch: main, drink and dessert.
How it works
What the creator gets – a visit, a service, a ticket or a stay – and what content is expected in return. No negotiating in DMs.
The feed only shows offers that fit the creator's format and city.
The business confirms the visit in one tap, the creator shoots in their own style and posts on time.
FAQ
Which restaurants is invitn for?
Italian, Georgian, Japanese, pan-Asian, French, Mediterranean and Russian cuisine, seafood restaurants, steakhouses, gastrobars, wine bars, family restaurants, hotel and rooftop restaurants – any place where you can invite a guest for dinner.
What do creators film for restaurants?
Most often: reels of the dishes being served; stories from the chef's tasting set; a review of the atmosphere and service; a post with interior photos; seasonal menu highlights; tags and mentions that drive bookings. The business specifies the exact format in the offer.
How much does influencer marketing for restaurants cost?
It's barter: the business pays with a visit or service, not a fee to the creator. The first 3 collaborations are free, then a fixed subscription from 3,590 ₽/month with no commission.
Can we choose a specific creator?
Yes – you can invite a specific creator directly instead of waiting for applications. Creators are available across Russia, not only in your city.