How to Create a Category for Menu Items

Categories help you organize your menu items into clear sections, making it easier for customers to browse your restaurant's menu.

For example, you can create categories such as Biryani, Burgers, Pizza, Desserts, Beverages, Chinese, etc.

Step 1: Go to Categories

1. Log in to your restaurant admin panel.
2. Go to Menu from the left-hand menu.
3. Select the Categories tab.
4. Click + Add Category in the top-right corner.

Step 2: Enter Category Details

On the Add Category page, you can provide the basic information for your category.

Category Name

Enter the name of your category.

Example:
Biryani

Description

Add a short description for the category. This is optional and can be displayed on your storefront.

Example:
Enjoy our selection of freshly prepared biryani dishes.

Step 3: Add a Category Image

You can upload an image for your category.

The category image is optional and can be displayed next to the category on your menu.

Recommended image format:

• Size: 800 × 800 px
• Format: JPG or PNG
• Maximum size: 1 MB

Step 4: Set Category Availability

Under Category Availability, you can control when the category appears on your storefront.
There are two options:

Always Available

Select Always available if you want customers to see this category whenever your restaurant is open.

Example:
A Beverages category that is available throughout the day.

Show Only During Set Hours

Select Show only during set hours if you want the category to appear only during specific times.

You can configure:

• Start Time — When the category becomes available.
• End Time — When the category stops being available.
• Days — Select specific days of the week.
• Date Range — Optionally set a start and end date for the category.

Example:

For a Lunch Menu, you could set:

• Start Time: 10:00
• End Time: 15:00
• Days: Monday–Friday

The category will only be shown during the selected hours.

Step 5: Set a Date Range (Optional)

You can also limit a category to a specific date range.

Enter a From Date and To Date to show the category only between those dates.

This can be useful for seasonal menus, holiday menus, special offers, or limited-time categories.

Step 6: Choices & Add-ons

After creating your category, you can manage Choices & Add-ons for your menu items.

Choices and add-ons allow customers to customize their orders.

For example:

Burger

• Choice: Select Size — Regular / Large
• Add-on: Extra Cheese
• Add-on: Extra Patty
• Add-on: Extra Sauce

Step 7: Save the Category

Once you have entered all the required information:

1. Review the category name and description.
2. Check the availability settings.
3. Add an image if required.
4. Click Save.

Your new category will then be added to your Categories list and can be used to organize your menu items.

Example

If you want to create a Lunch Specials category:

Category Name: Lunch Specials

Description: Special lunch dishes available during selected hours.

Availability: Show only during set hours

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 15:00

Days: Monday–Friday

Updated on: 06/10/2026