Are you a food lover, restaurant explorer, recipe creator, or travel foodie with something worth sharing? You are in the right place. PlacesToEats.com is one of the fastest-growing food and dining guides online, and we are actively looking for passionate writers, bloggers, chefs, travelers, and everyday food enthusiasts to contribute original guest posts to our platform.
Whether you have discovered a hidden gem restaurant in your city, perfected a family recipe, or eaten your way through a new country your story belongs here. We publish content that helps real people find amazing places to eat, cook better food, and experience the world through dining.
Read the full guidelines below and submit your pitch or draft today.
Why Write For PlacesToEats.com?
Before getting into the rules, here is what you actually get when you write for us:
- Dofollow backlink to your website or blog in your author bio permanent link that boosts your SEO
- Author credit with your name, photo, and bio displayed on every article you write
- Exposure to a large food-loving audience actively searching for places to eat, recipes, and dining guides
- Social media promotion your article gets shared across our Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter
- Portfolio building a published credit on a high-traffic food site you can reference in pitches
- Regular contributor opportunity top writers get invited to become monthly contributors
We do not pay for guest posts, and we do not charge to publish. Everything is based on quality and editorial fit.
Who Should Write For Us?
We welcome submissions from:
- Food bloggers looking to build backlinks and reach new audiences
- Home cooks and chefs who want to share recipes and kitchen knowledge
- Travel writers who document food experiences around the world
- Restaurant reviewers with honest, first-hand dining experiences to share
- Nutritionists and dietitians with practical healthy eating guidance
- Food photographers who pair their images with compelling food stories
- Students and beginners if your writing is strong and your content is original, we want to hear from you
You do not need to be a professional writer. You need to have real experience, a genuine voice, and something useful to share.
Accepted Guest Post Categories What You Can Write About
We accept guest posts across all of the following food and dining topics:
1. Places to Eat City & Location Dining Guides
Our highest-traffic category. In-depth local guides that answer ‘where are the best places to eat in [city]?‘
What we want:
- Best places to eat in [city name] roundup style guides
- Hidden gem restaurants locals love
- Neighborhood-by-neighborhood food guides
- Where to eat near famous landmarks or tourist spots
- Best places to eat for specific occasions (birthday, first date, family lunch)
- Seasonal dining guides (summer rooftops, winter comfort food spots)
Example titles:
- “15 Best Places to Eat in Nashville You Cannot Miss”
- “Where to Eat in Tokyo on a Budget: A First-Timer’s Guide”
- “Best Places to Eat Near Times Square That Locals Actually Visit”
Minimum word count: 1,500 words
2. Restaurant Reviews Honest First-Hand Experiences
Honest, detailed reviews from writers who have actually visited the restaurant. No press-trip fluff. No paid promotions.
What we want:
- Full dining experience from reservation to dessert
- What you ordered and how it tasted (specific dishes, not vague praise)
- Atmosphere, service, pricing, and value for money
- Who the restaurant is best suited for
- Would you go back and why or why not
Restaurants we cover:
- Top 10 Beijing Restaurants Approved by Local
- Milk and Honey Virginia Beach Review
- How One Malaysian Cuisine Restaurant
- The Best Gluten Free Restaurants in the US
- Discover the Best Old Town Alexandria Restaurants
- Top Food Places That Deliver in 2025
Minimum word count: 800 words
3. Food Recipes Original, Tested, Real
Recipe posts are among the most searched content on the internet. We publish original, properly tested recipes explained clearly enough for anyone to follow.
What we want:
- Complete recipes with ingredients list, step-by-step instructions, and cooking tips
- Background story where did this recipe come from? Why do you love it?
- Substitution suggestions for dietary restrictions
- Photos of the finished dish (your own photos only)
- Prep time, cook time, serving size
Recipe categories we love:
- Authentic regional and cultural recipes
- Quick weeknight meals
- Meal prep and batch cooking recipes
- Dessert and baking recipes
- Fusion recipes that blend two cuisines
- Recipes inspired by restaurant dishes you loved
Minimum word count: 800 words (plus full recipe card)
4. Food Travel Eating Your Way Around the World
Travel articles where food is the main character not just a side note.
What we want:
- What to eat in [country / city] local dishes, street food, food markets
- Food-focused travel itineraries (“Eat your way through Lisbon in 3 days”)
- Best food destinations in the world or in a region
- Local food customs, traditions, and dining culture
- How to find authentic local food when traveling
- Food tours, cooking classes, and culinary experiences worth booking
Minimum word count: 1,200 words
5. Breakfast & Brunch Morning Food Guides
Breakfast is the most searched meal category on our site.
- Best breakfast spots in [city]
- Best brunch restaurants with a view / family-friendly / bottomless options
- Breakfast recipes (pancakes, eggs, smoothie bowls, overnight oats)
- What to eat for breakfast in [country] cultural morning meals
- Weekend brunch guides for specific neighborhoods
Minimum word count: 800 words
6. Cafes, Coffee & Tea Beverage and Cafe Culture
- Best cafes in [city] independently owned, specialty, or themed
- Coffee guides (types of coffee, how to order, best beans)
- Tea guides (types of tea, brewing methods, health benefits, best tea rooms)
- Cafe reviews with atmosphere, menu highlights, and price range
- Coffee and food pairing guides
Minimum word count: 800 words
7. Healthy Eating Practical, Not Preachy
- How to eat healthy at restaurants (practical ordering tips)
- Healthy restaurant guides for specific cities or cuisines
- Nutrition tips tied to real meals and ingredients
- Healthy recipe guides for specific dietary needs (gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb)
- How to build a balanced plate at different types of restaurants
Note: We do NOT want supplement promotions, extreme calorie restriction content, or medical claims.
Minimum word count: 800 words
8. Vegetarian & Vegan Food Plant-Based Dining
- Best vegan restaurants in [city]
- Vegan and vegetarian menu options at popular restaurant chains
- Plant-based recipes that actually taste incredible
- How to eat vegan while traveling
- Vegan versions of classic dishes from around the world
- Vegetarian-friendly cuisines and why they work
Minimum word count: 800 words
9. Desserts & Baking Sweet Stories
- Bakery and dessert shop reviews
- Best dessert places in [city]
- Baking recipes with step-by-step instructions
- Cultural dessert guides (French patisseries, Middle Eastern sweets, Japanese wagashi)
- Dessert pairing guides
- Seasonal baking guides (Christmas cookies, Eid sweets, Thanksgiving pies)
Minimum word count: 800 words (recipes need full instructions)
10. Cooking Tips & Kitchen Techniques
- How-to cooking guides (how to debone a chicken, how to make perfect pasta)
- Essential kitchen tools and when to use them
- Ingredient guides (everything about one ingredient olive oil, garlic, rice)
- Common cooking mistakes and how to fix them
- Meal planning and batch cooking strategies
- Beginner cooking guides for specific cuisines
Minimum word count: 1,000 words
11. Budget Dining Eating Well Without Breaking the Bank
- Best cheap eats in [city]
- How to eat well on a budget while traveling
- Budget meal prep and grocery guides
- Value-for-money restaurant recommendations
- Student food guides for major cities
- How to find authentic local food that tourists miss
Minimum word count: 800 words
12. Fine Dining & Special Occasion Restaurants
- Fine dining restaurant reviews
- Best restaurants for special occasions in [city]
- Michelin-starred restaurant experiences
- Tasting menu reviews and guides
- How to navigate fine dining for the first time
- Anniversary dinner and proposal restaurant recommendations
Minimum word count: 1,000 words
13. International Cuisines Food Culture From Around the World
- Complete guides to a specific cuisine (Pakistani, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Lebanese, Ethiopian, etc.)
- Traditional dishes you must try
- How a cuisine varies by region within its home country
- Where to find authentic [cuisine] restaurants outside its home country
- Cultural food customs and dining etiquette
Minimum word count: 1,500 words
14. Street Food & Food Markets
- Best street food cities in the world
- Street food guides for specific cities
- Best food markets farmers markets, night markets, fish markets
- How to eat street food safely while traveling
- Street food recipes you can make at home
Minimum word count: 1,000 words
15. Food News & Industry Trends
- New restaurant openings worth knowing about
- Food industry trends (plant-based boom, ghost kitchens, tipping culture)
- Food safety news and recalls (explained clearly for consumers)
- Sustainable and ethical food sourcing stories
- Food technology developments affecting how we eat
Minimum word count: 800 words must include sources and links to original reporting
Guest Post Requirements Read Before You Submit
These are non-negotiable. Articles that do not meet these standards will not be reviewed.
Word Count and Length
- Minimum 800 words for most categories
- City guides and cuisine deep-dives: minimum 1,500 words
- Longer is better our best-performing articles are 1,500 to 2,500 words
- No maximum word count if your content is valuable, keep writing
Originality No Duplicate Content
Your article must be 100% original and unpublished anywhere else online. This includes:
- Your own blog or website
- Medium, Substack, LinkedIn articles
- Any other guest post site
- AI-generated content submitted without significant human rewriting
We run every submission through plagiarism detection tools. Duplicate content submissions are permanently blacklisted.
Writing Quality and Voice
- Write in clear, conversational English like explaining to a friend
- Use short paragraphs (3-4 lines maximum)
- Use H2, H3, and H4 headings to break up your content
- No walls of text if a section gets long, add a subheading
- Spell-check before submitting. Basic grammar errors = instant rejection
- First-person perspective strongly preferred share your real experience
Article Structure We Expect
- Strong opening hook a story, a bold claim, a surprising fact, or a question. Do NOT start with ‘In this article I will…’
- H2 main sections break your article into clear sections with descriptive H2 headings
- H3 subsections use H3 inside H2 sections when needed
- Bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate makes content scannable
- Conclusion or takeaway summarize and tell the reader what to do next
- Author bio 2-3 sentences about yourself, one link allowed
Images and Media
- Include at least one high-quality image (minimum 1200px wide)
- Only submit images you own or have a verified license to use
- No watermarked images, no Google Images screenshots
- Name image files descriptively: ‘best-pizza-naples-italy.jpg’ not ‘IMG_4837.jpg’
- Add descriptive alt text to every image
- Food photography is always preferred over generic stock images
Links What Is Allowed and What Is Not
Allowed:
- Up to 2 outbound links in the article body
- Links must be relevant and add real value to the reader
- 1 link in your author bio to your website or social profile
Not allowed:
- Links to gambling, adult content, payday loans, or unrelated businesses
- More than 2 outbound links in the body
- Paid or sponsored links we do not accept these under any circumstances
What We Do NOT Accept
- Articles already published elsewhere (including your own site)
- Fully AI-generated articles with no real human voice or experience
- Thinly veiled promotional content for a business, restaurant, or product
- Negative or defamatory reviews written with intent to damage a business
- Content outside our food and dining niche
- Articles with excessive keyword stuffing
- Low-effort articles under the minimum word count
- Plagiarized content in any form
How to Write an Article We Will Actually Publish
Most guest post submissions get rejected not because the writer is bad, but because the article is generic. Here is what separates published articles from rejected ones:
Specificity beats generality every time
“The 10 best restaurants in Chicago” is generic. “The 10 best places to eat in Chicago’s Logan Square for under $20” is specific, useful, and rankable.
Real experience beats research
We can tell the difference between a writer who actually ate at a restaurant and one who scraped information from Yelp and TripAdvisor. Write what you know from direct experience.
A strong headline is not optional
Use numbers (“7 Best…”), power words (“Hidden”, “Ultimate”, “You Cannot Miss”), and your main keyword naturally.
Sub-headings must be descriptive
“Section 1” or “More Information” are useless. “Best Place to Eat Ramen in Tokyo Under $15” is a useful heading. Every H2 and H3 should stand alone as a mini-headline.
End with a clear call to action
Tell the reader what to do next visit the restaurant, try the recipe, explore the neighborhood. Do not just stop writing.
The Submission Process Step by Step
Step 1 Check If Your Topic Is a Good Fit
Search our site at PlacesToEats.com before submitting. If we have already published a very similar article in the last 6 months, choose a specific angle that adds new value.
Step 2 Prepare Your Pitch or Draft
You can submit either:
- A pitch your article title, a 3-5 sentence summary, and why our readers will love it
- A completed draft full article ready for review (preferred we respond faster to complete drafts)
Step 3 Format Your Submission
Before sending, make sure your article:
- Is written in a Google Doc or Word document
- Uses proper H2 and H3 headings (not just bold text)
- Has your author bio at the bottom
- Includes image files or image links separately
- Has no viewing restrictions on the Google Doc (set to ‘Anyone with the link can view’)
Step 4 Send Your Submission
Email your pitch or draft to: placestoeats.com @ gmail.com
Subject line format: Guest Post Submission [Your Article Title]
Example: Guest Post Submission Best Places to Eat in Cape Town: A Local’s Guide
Include in your email:
- Your full name
- Your website or social media profile link
- The category your article belongs to
- Whether you are sending a pitch or a complete draft
- Any images attached or linked
Step 5 Wait for Our Response
We review all submissions within 5 to 7 business days. You will receive one of three responses:
- Accepted we will publish your article as submitted or with minor edits
- Accepted with revisions we liked it but need specific changes before publishing
- Not accepted with a brief reason so you know what to improve
If you have not heard from us after 10 business days, you may follow up once by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I include a link to my website in the article?
Yes. Up to 2 relevant outbound links in the body, plus one link in your author bio. All links must be contextually relevant not placed purely for SEO.
Do you pay guest writers?
No. You receive a permanent dofollow backlink, author credit, and promotion to our audience. If payment is your primary goal, this is not the right platform for you.
Do you charge a fee to publish?
No. We do not charge any fee. If anyone contacts you claiming to be from PlacesToEats.com and asks for payment, it is a scam.
Can I republish my article on my own blog after you publish it?
No. Once published on PlacesToEats.com, the article must remain exclusive to our site. Republishing it elsewhere violates our terms.
How long does it take to go live after acceptance?
Typically 1 to 2 weeks after acceptance, depending on our editorial schedule.
Can I submit more than one article?
Yes. Once your first article is published, you are welcome to pitch more. Top writers may be invited to become regular monthly contributors.
I failed to hear back. Can I submit elsewhere?
If you have not received a response within 10 business days and a follow-up also receives no reply within 3 more business days, you are free to submit the article elsewhere.
I am not a native English speaker. Can I still submit?
Yes, absolutely. What matters most is clarity and real experience. We recommend having a native speaker proofread before submitting to improve your chances.
Do you accept sponsored or paid posts?
We do not accept traditional sponsored posts. For content partnerships, contact us at placestoeats.com@gmail.com with the subject line ‘Content Partnership Inquiry’.
A Note From Our Editor
PlacesToEats.com started because we believe everyone deserves to know where to find incredible food whether they are in a city they have lived in for years or one they are visiting for the first time.
The articles that perform best on our site are not the ones written by the most polished professionals. They are the ones written by people who genuinely love food, who remember exactly what that dish tasted like, and who want other people to experience the same thing.
If that is you we want you to write for us.
Pitch us. Send us your draft. Share your food story. We are reading every submission.
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