Chicago · Restaurants · Creators
TableSide Media connects Chicago restaurants with local creators who visit, eat, and post. Multiple creators per campaign. We handle all outreach, matching, and coordination. You simply say yes, and we handle the rest.
Are you a food creator? Join our Chicago network and get invited to dine.
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The best marketing doesn't feel like marketing. It feels like a friend sharing somewhere they genuinely loved.
We work with all kinds of food businesses across Chicago and the suburbs: restaurants, bakeries, cafés, bars, dessert shops, and more. We pair them with local creators who visit, experience what makes each place special, and share it authentically through short-form video.
We handle everything: matching, scheduling, creator briefing, and follow-up. You focus on the food while we handle everything else.
To create authentic connections between Chicago area restaurants and creators, generating content that drives real visibility for great local food.
How It Works
Fill out a short form with details about your restaurant, including your cuisine, vibe, and what makes you unique. We'll take it from there.
We match and schedule a creator whose audience aligns with your restaurant. They visit, eat, and capture the experience authentically.
Creators post Instagram Reels and TikTok videos that reach their local, food-focused audiences and put your restaurant on the map.
For Restaurants
Stop relying on ads that don't convert. Creators showcase what makes your restaurant special to thousands of local food lovers who are actively looking for their next favorite spot.
Why it works
Creator content shows up where people are already looking for their next favorite spot. It feels like a recommendation, not an advertisement.
When a creator's audience sees them eat at your restaurant, they see a recommendation from someone they trust.
A well-performing Reel or TikTok can drive discovery for months. One visit, long-term returns.
What you get
Enjoy a hosted meal at some of Chicago's best restaurants, from neighborhood gems to exciting newcomers.
Work with real local brands and grow your credibility as a food creator in the Chicago area.
No scripts, no rigid briefs. Your content, your style. Just share the experience authentically.
For Creators
Love sharing food content? Join our network of Chicago area creators and get invited to dine at great local spots in exchange for authentic social media posts.
FAQ
We work with restaurants of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs, from neighborhood gems to established favorites. If you serve great food and want authentic exposure, we would love to hear from you.
Restaurants provide a hosted meal for the creator. Beyond that, we take care of everything, from creator selection and scheduling to follow-up.
We carefully review each creator's content quality, engagement, and audience demographics. We then match them to restaurants based on cuisine style, aesthetic fit, and target audience alignment.
Restaurants provide a complimentary meal for the creator. We offer customized pricing based on your campaign scope. Fill out our inquiry form and we will follow up with a customized proposal.
Creators produce Instagram Reels and TikTok videos showcasing their dining experience. Content is authentic to their style — your restaurant is the subject, but the creator's voice drives the story.
Fill out our creator application with your social handles and a bit about your content style. We review applications regularly and reach out to creators who are a strong fit for our restaurant partners.
Contact
Ready to get your restaurant in front of Chicago's food community or join our creator network? Let's start the conversation.