Our Story
HOW WE STARTED
eatcouver
Vancouver, BC — Est. 2015
Eatcouver was founded in 2015 with a simple mission: to support local restaurants by sharing their food, spaces, and stories with Vancouver’s community.
We believe every restaurant has a story worth sharing. Our role is to tell it with care, intention, and authenticity.
In January 2024, our founder, Ben Chelin, launched @recipeincaption. By 2026, the page had surpassed one million followers on Instagram alone. That same understanding of social media, storytelling, and audience behaviour now shapes the work we do to drive results for restaurant partners.
In March 2026, we acquired Foodcouver, another local media platform that now operates as a sister brand to Eatcouver. Foodcouver averages more than 75,000 views per reel, further strengthening our position as a leading marketing partner for restaurants across the Lower Mainland.
Today, we partner directly with restaurants to drive measurable increases in customer traffic and sales—not just brand awareness. Our long-term partnerships combine audience trust, proven content formats, and targeted Meta advertising to generate consistent results rather than the short-lived spikes often associated with one-off influencer campaigns. Let’s talk about how we can bring more guests through your doors.
If you're interested in partnering with us, start the conversation at admin@eatcouver.ca