Food Catering for Events: Instagram Reels Editing

Job ID: 40595684

Budget: £20 – £250 GBP

Overview

We are looking for a talented and creative video editor to work with our luxury events catering brand on an initial project of 4–5 Instagram Reels.

Our brand is premium, modern and detail-driven. We are looking for someone who understands hospitality, storytelling and social media trends, rather than simply putting clips together.

This project will be used to evaluate editors for a potential long-term partnership.

About Our Brand

We specialise in luxury catering for:

* Weddings
* Corporate events
* Luxury private events
* High-end hospitality

Our content should feel:

* Premium
* Editorial
* Cinematic
* Clean
* Modern
* Fast-paced where appropriate
* Emotionally engaging

Think luxury brands rather than generic catering companies.

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Project Scope

Edit 4–5 Instagram Reels from footage provided.

Each reel should be professionally edited for Instagram and designed to maximise engagement while maintaining a premium aesthetic.

Typical footage includes:

* Food preparation
* Chef action shots
* Canapés
* Plating
* Staff interactions
* Guests enjoying food
* Venue details
* Event setup
* Behind the scenes
* Service
* Final dishes

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Editing Style

We’re looking for someone who can create reels that include:

* Strong storytelling
* Cinematic pacing
* Creative transitions
* Speed ramps where appropriate
* Smooth motion
* Professional colour grading
* Sound design
* Music selection that matches the mood
* High-end typography where required
* Dynamic cuts that keep attention

We value quality over unnecessary effects.

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Deliverables

For each reel:

* 1080 × 1920 (9:16)
* Optimised for Instagram Reels
* Export in high quality
* Royalty-free music only (sound can be provided)
* Captions where appropriate
* Clean audio balancing
* Colour graded consistently

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Creative Freedom

We want someone who can bring ideas to the table.

Rather than simply following instructions, we’d like you to:

* Build a story from the footage
* Choose the strongest clips
* Create engaging pacing
* Suggest improvements where necessary

Creativity is encouraged.

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Examples of Content

Examples of reels we regularly create include:

* Event highlights
* Behind the scenes
* Kitchen preparation
* Service in action
* Luxury venue showcases
* Dish features
* Team culture
* Day-in-the-life edits

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What We’re Looking For

Ideally you:

* Have experience editing hospitality, food, luxury or lifestyle content
* Understand Instagram and TikTok trends
* Have a strong eye for composition and pacing
* Can work quickly without sacrificing quality
* Communicate well
* Meet deadlines consistently

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Please Include With Your Proposal

* Portfolio (Instagram, Behance, Vimeo or website)
* 3–5 examples of similar work
* Turnaround time for 4–5 reels
* Cost for this project
* Availability for ongoing monthly

We produce content regularly and are looking for someone who can become an extension of our team