Quick Menu Editor Complete User Guide
Welcome to the Quick Menu Editor guide. This guide will help you build your menu from scratch step by step.
By the end of this guide you will know how to:
• Create menus
• Configure menu settings
• Add categories and sub categories
• Add menu items
• Upload images
• Add allergens and dietary requirements
• Create modifiers
• Rearrange your menu
• Preview and publish your changes
Step 1. Open Quick Menu Editor
Log into your dashboard and open the Quick Menu Editor page.
This is where all menu management is completed.
Step 2. Create Your First Menu
How To Create A Menu
Click the New button
Enter the menu name
Add a description if required
Click Create Menu
Example Menu Names
• Main Menu
• Breakfast Menu
• Drinks Menu
• Dessert Menu
Step 3. Configure Your Menu Settings
After creating the menu, you will automatically open the Default Settings page.
These settings control reporting, tax and printer routing.
Tax Settings
You can configure separate tax rates for:
• Delivery
• Takeaway
• Eat In
Example
20% VAT is commonly used as the default setting.
Reporting Category
Reporting categories help organise sales reporting.
Example
If your menu only contains food items, select:
Food
This means all items in this menu will report as food sales.
Primary Screen Settings
Primary Screens control where orders print.
This is useful if you use multiple printers.
Example Printer Setup
Screen | Purpose |
Full Receipt Screen | Default printer |
Kitchen Screen | Kitchen printer |
Bar Screen | Bar printer |
You can assign menus to different printer screens depending on where orders should print.
Step 4. Add Categories
Categories help organise your menu structure.
How To Add Categories
Open the menu
Click Edit
Click Add Category
For new menus, the button appears near the top.
For existing menus, scroll to the bottom to find it.
Enter the category name
Add an image or description if required
Click Create Category
Example Categories
• Starters
• Burgers
• Pizza
• Desserts
• Drinks
Step 5. Add Sub Categories
Sub categories help further organise menu sections.
Example Structure
Drinks
→ Cocktails
→ Beer
→ Soft Drinks
How To Add Sub Categories
Open the menu
Find the category
Click Sub Category
Enter the sub category name
Save changes
Step 6. Add Menu Items
Now you can start adding products to your categories.
How To Add Items
Open the menu
Find the category where you want the item
Click Add Item
A sidebar will open with three options:
• Blank Menu Item
• Create From Template
• Select Existing Item
Step 7. Create A Blank Menu Item
Use this option to create completely new products.
How To Create A Blank Item
Select Blank Menu Item
Enter the item name
Add a description
Enter the price
Upload an image if required
Add allergen information
Add modifiers if needed
Click Save Changes
The item is now attached to the selected category.
Example Item
Cheeseburger
Description:
Beef burger with cheese, lettuce and burger sauce.
Price:
£12.95
Step 8. Create Items From Templates
Templates speed up menu creation for common item types.
Example Templates
• Wine
• Spirits
Templates already include pre configured modifiers.
You only need to:
• Enter names
• Enter prices
• Save changes
Step 9. Use Existing Items
If you already created an item previously, you can reuse it in another menu or category.
How To Use Existing Items
Click Select Existing Item
Search for the product
Select the item
Attach it to the menu
This avoids creating duplicate products.
Step 10. Add Allergens And Dietary Requirements
Allergen information is important for customer safety and compliance.
How To Add Allergens
Open the menu item
Click Edit
Open Allergens & Dietary Requirements
Select the relevant options
Click Save
Available Options
Contains
Items definitely contain the allergen.
May Contain
Possible traces may be present.
Dietary Requirements
Used for dietary filters.
Example Dietary Tags
• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Gluten Free
• Halal
Step 11. Add Modifiers
Modifiers allow customers to customise products.
Modifier Types
Modifier Type | Purpose | Example |
Option Modifier | Choices | Small / Medium / Large |
Extra Modifier | Add ons | Extra Cheese |
Upsell Modifier | Recommendations | Add Fries |
Step 12. Add Existing Modifiers
Use existing modifiers to save time.
How To Add Existing Modifiers
Open the menu item
Click Edit
Open Modifiers
Select Existing Modifier
Search for the modifier
Attach it
Save changes
Step 13. Create New Modifiers
How To Create New Modifiers
Open the menu item
Click Modifiers
Select the modifier type
Enter the modifier name
Add pricing if needed
Save changes
Modifier Examples
Option Modifier
Used for selections.
Examples
• Small
• Medium
• Large
or
• Pint
• Half Pint
Extra Modifier
Used for extras.
Examples
• Extra Cheese
• Extra Sauce
• Extra Toppings
Upsell Modifier
Used to increase order value.
Examples
• Add Fries
• Add Garlic Bread
• Add Soft Drink
Step 14. Rearrange Categories
You can change category order anytime.
How To Rearrange Categories
Open the menu
Click Edit
Click Re Order Categories
Drag and move categories
Save changes
Step 15. Disable Categories
Disabled categories will not appear on the live menu.
How To Disable Categories
Open the menu
Find the category
Click Edit beside the category
Turn on the Disable toggle
Click Update
Disable a product
Disabled products will not appear on the live menu.
How To Disable products
Open the Quick menu Editor
Find the menu
Click Edit beside the menu
Click Edit beside the product
Tick box the Disabled Button on this page
Click save Changes.
Step 16. Save And Publish Changes
After making updates always save your work.
How To Publish Changes
Click Save after editing
Return to the Quick Menu Editor page
The menu will now show as Draft
Click Publish to make changes live
How To Revert Changes
If you do not want the latest updates:
Return to the Quick Menu Editor page
Click Revert
The menu will return to the previous published version
Step 17. Preview Your Menu
Preview allows you to review the customer facing menu before publishing.
How To Preview A Menu
Go to Quick Menu Editor
Find the menu
Click the Three Dots button
Click Preview
You can now review the menu exactly as customers will see it.
Final Checklist Before Publishing
Before publishing your menu check:
✅ Categories are organised correctly
✅ Prices are accurate
✅ Images are uploaded
✅ Allergens are added
✅ Modifiers are working
✅ Disabled categories are hidden correctly
✅ Printer routing is correct
✅ The menu layout looks clean and organised
✅ All changes have been saved
✅ The menu has been published successfully