Add Menu Items
Add dishes and products with complete allergen information.
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
Contains Alcohol
If a dish or drink contains alcohol, toggle "Contains alcohol" on the item. When enabled, an amber "Contains alcohol" pill appears on the public menu next to the item so diners can spot it at a glance. The toggle is off by default.
Editing Items
- Click on any menu item
- Make your changes
- Click "Save Changes"
Reordering Items
You can control the order items appear in within a menu:
- Open the menu from your Dashboard
- On each item card, use the ▲ (up) and ▼ (down) arrows to move the item within its category
- The new order saves automatically and updates the public menu immediately
The arrows briefly disable after each tap to prevent accidental double-clicks.
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