Social media for restaurants

Social media management for restaurants in South Africa

Diners check your Instagram before they book. We keep it full of specials, events and food that looks as good as it tastes, from R3,500/month.
Written quote within 24 hours. Every time.
Social Media Growth
R5,500/month
  • 2 platforms · 16 posts/month
  • Weekly stories + reels
  • Community management
  • Monthly report

Short answer: restaurant social media should answer three questions fast. What does the food look like, what's on this week, and how do I book? We plan your posts around your menu, specials and busy season, and reply to booking questions quickly.

Pair it with a restaurant website and an accurate Google Business Profile, and the path from scroll to booking stays short.

Who it's for

Great food, quiet feed

Two reels in March, nothing in April, dim phone photos and booking questions left in the DMs. Diners notice, and book down the road.

A restaurant social plan that fills tables

Monthly calendars built around specials and events, shot lists for crave-worthy plates, captions that make people hungry and fast replies that turn DMs into bookings.

  • Restaurants
  • Cafés and bakeries
  • Wine farms and tasting rooms
  • Bars
  • Also: Food trucks and caterers
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What you get

Published packages

All prices in South African Rand. All displayed prices are final.

Social Media Starter

R3,500
per month
  • 1 platform · 8 posts/month
  • On-brand captions + hashtags
  • Community basics
  • Monthly report
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Social Media Growth

R5,500
per month
  • 2 platforms · 16 posts/month
  • Weekly stories + reels
  • Community management
  • Monthly report
Get a written quote

Payment: 50% deposit · 50% on launch. Or 3 equal monthly payments. See full pricing.

Included in the work

Specials and events calendar
Planned ahead around your menu, season and public holidays.
Food photography direction
Shot lists, light and styling tips for phone shoots.
Reels
Kitchen, plating and atmosphere clips edited for reach.
Captions with a booking step
Every post points to booking, WhatsApp or directions.
DM and comment replies
Booking questions answered fast.
Google Business Profile posts
Specials posted where people search near me.
Process

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us what you need

    WhatsApp or the quote form. A few questions about your business and goals.

  2. 2

    Written quote in 24 hours

    A clear scope and published price. No discovery-call runaround.

  3. 3

    We build and run it

    We do the work and keep you updated in plain language.

  4. 4

    Report and improve

    You see what changed and why. Month-to-month, 30 days' notice.

Braaiers.co.za website designed by Big Mood Agency
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Why Big Mood

Why Big Mood Agency

  • Planned around your menu and season
  • Fast replies to booking DMs
  • Month-to-month, 30 days' notice
  • Website and Google help under one roof
FAQs

Common questions

How much does social media cost for a restaurant?
Social Media Starter is R3,500/month (1 platform, 8 posts) and Social Media Growth is R5,500/month (2 platforms, 16 posts, weekly stories and reels). Need 3+ platforms or daily content? Get a written quote.
Which platform matters most for restaurants?
Instagram first for most restaurants, with Facebook for events and older diners, and TikTok if you have a visual kitchen or a personality to show.
Who takes the food photos?
Usually your team, using our shot list and tips. We can quote for a dedicated shoot when it is worth it.
Can you help with our website too?
Yes. We build restaurant websites with menus, bookings and WhatsApp built in.
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