How to Add Menu Categories and Modifier Groups

Overview

Categories help you organise your menu into sections (e.g. Starters, Mains, Desserts) so customers can browse easily. Modifier Groups let customers customise their order by choosing add-ons or options (e.g. sauces, toppings, sizes). This guide covers how to set up both.

Part 1 — Adding Menu Categories

How to Get There

1. In the left sidebar, click Menu.
2. Click the Categories tab at the top of the page.

[Screenshot: Menu page with the Categories tab selected]

How to Add a Category

1. Click + Add Category.
2. Enter a Category Name (e.g. Starters, Salad & Soup, Chicken).
3. (Optional) Add a description for the category.
4. Toggle the category Active or Inactive as needed.
5. Click Save.

The category will now appear in the category dropdown when you add or edit menu items.

Tip: You can also create a new category directly from the Add Menu Item page by clicking + Create new category in the Category dropdown — without having to leave the item form.

Reordering Categories

Drag and drop categories in the list to change the order they appear on your storefront menu.

Part 2 — Adding Modifier Groups

How to Get There

1. In the left sidebar, click Menu.
2. Click the Modifier Groups tab at the top of the page.

[Screenshot: Menu page with the Modifier Groups tab selected]

How to Add a Modifier Group

1. Click + Add Modifier Group.
2. Enter a Group Name (e.g. Select Add-Ons, Sauces, Spice Level).
3. Add the individual options within the group. For each option, enter:

• • Option name (e.g. Extra Cheese, Mild, Garlic Sauce)
  • Price — Leave as $0 if the option is free, or enter an additional charge

4. Set whether the modifier is required (customer must choose) or optional.
5. Set the minimum and maximum number of options a customer can select.
6. Click Save.

[Screenshot: Add Modifier Group form showing group name, options, and min/max selection settings]

Linking a Modifier Group to a Menu Item

Once you've created a modifier group, you need to attach it to the relevant menu items:

1. Go to Menu → Items and open the item you want to edit.
2. Scroll down to the Modifier Groups section.
3. Click + Add Modifiers.
4. Search for and select the modifier group from the list.
5. Click Save.

The modifier group will now appear as a selection step when a customer adds that item to their cart.

[Screenshot: Add modifiers modal showing searchable list of existing modifier groups]

Updated on: 27/06/2026