Welcome to Spot and Eat! This template shows you how to structure your menu for maximum appeal to customers. Use this as a guide when creating your own menu items in the Kitchen Portal.

💡 Menu Best Practices

• Categories: Organize items into clear categories (APPETIZERS, ENTREES, DESSERTS, BEVERAGES, etc.)
• Descriptions: Write mouth-watering descriptions that highlight key ingredients and cooking methods
• Pricing: Use portion sizes (S/M/L/XL) when items come in different sizes, or single pricing for fixed portions
• Dietary Options: Always mark items that are Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, or Nut-Free
• Photos: Upload high-quality photos of your dishes to increase orders by up to 40%
• Prep Time: Be honest about preparation times - this builds trust with customers

APPETIZERS

ENTREES

DESSERTS

BEVERAGES

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Use ALL CAPS for category names - they're automatically capitalized in the system
• Include portion sizes when applicable (Small/Medium/Large/XL) for flexible pricing
• Write descriptive, appealing descriptions that make customers hungry
• Always specify prep time and serving size so customers know what to expect
• Mark dietary restrictions to help customers find suitable options
• The 5% processing fee is automatically added to all prices at checkout

📋 How Bulk Upload Works

Upload your entire menu at once using a CSV or Excel file. Follow these steps:

1. Download the CSV template below
2. Fill in your menu items (name, category, prices, description, etc.)
3. Save your file as CSV format
4. Upload your completed file using the upload button

💡 Important Notes

• Required fields: Item Name, Category, Description
• Pricing: You can set prices for Small, Medium, Large, XL, or a single fixed price
• Dietary Options: Use TRUE/FALSE for Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
• Categories: New categories will be created automatically
• Format: Accepts CSV (.csv) or Excel (.xlsx, .xls) files

⚠️ Upload Errors