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Ten Reel Ideas for Your Restaurant, With No Dancing or Acting
Reels get the most reach on Instagram. Many owners think of dances and trends and decide to skip it. But in hospitality, very different videos work best.
The matching prompt in Prep List develops ten ideas you can shoot on a phone, each with a three-step flow, the first second and the effort involved. Plus the three you should start with.
What you get
- Ten ideas with a title and a three-step flow
- The first second for each idea
- How long filming takes
- Which three ideas we should do first
What the result looks like
Ten Reel Ideas Without Dancing
The ready-made prompt is part of Prep List.
Already tailored to your restaurant, together with 499 more for reviews, menu, team, Instagram and events.
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Reels with hands, sounds and real kitchen routines work especially well in hospitality. Faces are optional.
- Hands, sounds and real routines work better than staged scenes. Faces are optional.
- The first second decides everything. Start with a sound or a movement, not a logo.
- Film vertically with light from the front, ideally by a window or at the pass.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Reel be?
For restaurants, 7 to 30 seconds works best. Short enough that people watch to the end, long enough for a small story.
Do I need an expensive microphone or camera?
No. A recent phone is plenty. Good light and a steady hand matter more.