Adding Menu Items

Your menu items are the stars of the show. Here's how to add them and make them shine.

Adding Your First Item

1. Go to Menus and select your menu
2. Choose a category (or create one first)
3. Click Add Item
4. Fill in the details:
   • Name: What you call the dish
   • Price: How much it costs
   • Description: What makes it delicious
5. Click Save

[SCREENSHOT: Add Item form with fields filled in]

Item Details Explained

Required Fields

• Name: Keep it clear and appetizing. "Grilled Salmon" beats "Fish #3"
• Price: Enter the base price. You can add variations later.

Optional Fields

• Description: 1-2 sentences about ingredients, preparation, or what makes it special
• Photo: A great image can boost orders significantly
• Dietary tags: Mark items as Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, etc.
• Calories: Nutritional information if you track it

Writing Great Descriptions

Instead of:

"Burger with cheese and bacon"

Try:

"Half-pound Angus patty topped with aged cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, and our secret sauce on a brioche bun"

Tips:

• Lead with the main ingredient
• Mention cooking style (grilled, braised, crispy)
• Highlight premium or local ingredients
• Keep it under 50 words

Adding Photos

1. Click Upload Photo on the item
2. Choose an image file (JPG or PNG)
3. Crop or adjust if needed
4. Save

Tip: Use natural lighting, shoot from a 45-degree angle, and keep backgrounds simple. Smartphone photos can look great!

[SCREENSHOT: Item photo upload modal]

Pricing Options

Single Price

Standard pricing for most items. Just enter the amount.

Variable Pricing

For items with size options:

1. Enable Variable Pricing
2. Add price tiers (Small, Medium, Large or Half, Full)
3. Set price for each tier

Market Price

For seasonal items, toggle Market Price instead of entering an amount. "Market Price" will display to customers.

Hiding vs. Deleting Items

• Hide: Item disappears from your website but stays in your system. Toggle visibility off.
• Delete: Permanently removes the item. Can't be undone.

Use hiding for:

• Seasonal items
• Sold-out dishes
• Items being updated

Bulk Actions

Need to update multiple items?

1. Select items using checkboxes
2. Choose an action (hide, delete, move)
3. Confirm

Common Questions

Can I reorder items within a category?

Yes! Drag and drop items to change their order.

My item photo looks blurry. What's wrong?

Upload a higher resolution image. We recommend at least 800x600 pixels.

How do I add an item to multiple categories?

Create a copy of the item and place it in the second category.

Need help? Contact support.