How to make restaurant social media graphics (without a designer)

Short answer: you don't need Canva skills or a designer to post consistently. Start from a template sized for the platform, drop in your dish photo and a short line of copy, keep your colors consistent, and export. With Kitch's Design Studio you do this from your dashboard and export post-ready files in minutes. ## Why consistency beats polish Guests don't reward the prettiest post — they reward the restaurant that shows up. A steady rhythm of clear, on-brand posts (today's special, a new dish, hours for a holiday) builds more trust than an occasional masterpiece. ## How to make a social post for your restaurant 1. Pick the format — feed post (square), story (vertical), or link preview. 2. Choose a layout — start from a template so spacing and type are already right. 3. Add one photo and one line — a single dish and a short, concrete headline beats a collage. 4. Keep your palette — reuse the same two or three brand colors every time. 5. Export and post — download a high-resolution PNG or JPEG and publish. ## What to post (a simple weekly rhythm) - Monday: the week's special.

• Wednesday: a hero dish or behind-the-pass moment.
• Friday: weekend hours or a promo. ## FAQ ### What size should restaurant social media posts be? Square (1080×1080) for feed posts, vertical (1080×1920) for stories. Starting from a correctly-sized template means you never crop awkwardly. ### Do I need Photoshop or Canva? No. A template-based tool like Kitch's Design Studio handles sizing, type, and export, so you only supply a photo and a line of copy. ### How often should a restaurant post? Two to three times a week, consistently, beats sporadic bursts. A simple recurring rhythm is easier to sustain during service. ### Can I match my restaurant's brand? Yes — keep a consistent palette and type across posts. The Studio lets you set colors so every graphic looks like you. Kitch's Design Studio turns your dashboard into a lightweight design tool. Learn how Kitch works or start your page.