Add Menu Items
Add dishes and products with complete allergen information.
Last updated: 8 February 2025
Add Menu Items
Menu items are the individual dishes or products you serve. Each item can have detailed allergen and dietary information, images, and pricing.
Adding a New Item
- Open the menu you want to add items to
- Click "Add Item"
- Fill in the item details
Basic Information
- Name: The dish or product name (required)
- Description: Brief description of the item
- Category: Select from available categories
- Image: Upload a photo of the dish (optional, but recommended for visual appeal)
Allergen Information
Check all allergens that the item contains:
- Celery
- Crustaceans
- Eggs
- Fish
- Gluten
- Lupin
- Milk
- Molluscs
- Mustard
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Soybeans
- Sulphites
- Tree Nuts
You can also add a "May Contain" note for cross-contamination risks.
Dietary Labels
Mark applicable dietary information:
- Vegetarian: No meat or fish
- Vegan: No animal products
Editing Items
- Click on any menu item
- Make your changes
- Click "Save Changes"
Archiving vs Deleting
- Archive: Temporarily hide an item (can restore later)
- Delete: Permanently remove the item
Use archiving for seasonal items or temporary unavailability.
Best Practices
- Be thorough with allergen information
- Update items immediately when recipes change
- Use clear, consistent naming
- Add images where possible for customer recognition