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Learn how to create and manage menu categories for your restaurant. Menu categories help organize your menu items and improve customer navigation.

Navigation

To access and manage menu categories:

1. Go to the side menu and click on Menu Management.


2. Click on Menu Categories.

Features

The menu categories section allows you to:

• View Categories: View a list of all menu categories along with their details like name, status, number of items, and sort order.


• Add Categories: Use the Add Category button to create new categories. You can specify the category name, upload an image, select an icon, set a sort order, and activate or deactivate the category.


• Edit Categories: Edit existing categories by clicking the Edit button next to a category. You can update all details, including translations for the category name, sort order, and status.


• Delete Categories: Remove categories by clicking the Delete button. A confirmation prompt ensures accidental deletions are avoided.

Adding a New Category

To add a new menu category:

1. Click on the Add Category button.


2. Fill in the required details:
   
   
   
   • Category Name: Provide the name of the category in all supported languages.
   
   
   • Image: Upload an image to visually represent the category.
   
   
   • Icon: Select an icon from the available options.
   
   
   • Sort Order: Specify the display order of the category on the menu.
   
   
   • Status: Check the Active box to enable the category.
   
   
   
   


3. Click Save to create the category.

Editing an Existing Category

To edit an existing menu category:

1. Click the Edit button next to the category you wish to update.


2. Update the necessary details in the modal that appears.


3. Click Save Changes to apply your updates.

Best Practices

• Organize categories based on the type of food or service offered to improve user experience.


• Use clear and attractive images or icons to represent categories.


• Regularly update categories to reflect seasonal offerings or menu changes.