Join the MTF Mag Inner Circle ✨
Calling all storytellers, snack lovers, city explorers, and cocktail chasers… this one’s for you.
Are you the friend who always knows the hidden gems of your city?
The one who’s never short on opinions about food, drink, travel, or life in general? Love to write? Snap drool-worthy pics? Want to build your personal brand or blog?
Cool. We want you.
More Than Food Magazine is expanding — and we’re on the hunt for fresh new voices to join our global contributor community.
Since 2013, More Than Food Mag has been connecting people to some of the top cities in South Africa with insider tips, travel guides, restaurant reviews and recommendations and more! Now, we’re growing and we’re seeking new, exciting contributors to join us.
Our top priorities right now?
🔥 Cape Town, the Winelands, Durban
🔥 London, Zurich, Chicago, NYC, San Francisco
🔥 Hanoi, Saigon
If you’ve got the inside scoop (or want to become that insider), we’ve got the platform, perks, and guidance to help you level up.
What’s the deal with More Than Food Mag?
We’re an independent online mag with roots in South Africa and writers all over the world. We started back in 2013 in Cape Town and now cover cities around the world.
Our vibe?
Real people. Real talk. No fluff. Just honest stories about food, drink, travel, culture and more.
This gig starts as unpaid (yep, we’re being upfront), but here’s what you do get — and why our contributors stick around:
🔥 Perks of Joining the MTF Crew
✨ Your voice, your byline: Get published on a global platform with an engaged community of readers.
📚 Build your portfolio: Whether you’re growing your blog, launching your career, or just want your words out in the world.
📣 Get real reach: We’ll help amplify your work, linking back to your own socials, blog, or website.
🎟️ Access exclusive events: New restaurant openings, bar launches, wine tastings, art exhibits, music fests.
🌍 Become a city insider: Even if you’re not one yet, you’ll get there fast with our tips, support, and insider access.
📈 Grow with us: From tutorials to one-on-one mentorship, we’ll help you sharpen your voice and style.
🤝 Work with brands (sparingly): If you’re with a PR agency or a brand, we do allow occasional content — just keep it relevant and balanced.
What We’re Looking For
Original content — no copy-paste from your blog or other publications (Google’s rules, not ours).
Minimum 1 story per month — but if you’ve got more to say, bring it on.
Passion. Curiosity. A love for exploring, sharing, and connecting.
Whether you’re a seasoned scribe or just getting started — if you’re hungry (literally and figuratively), you’ll fit right in.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Email our Managing Editor, Darren Meltz at darren@morethanfoodmag.com.
Tell us a little about you, what you’d like to write about, and what city you’re based in.