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# Creating a Menu

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Menus in your site can be created quickly from scratch or even faster using AI. Here’s how:

### Option 1: Generate from an Image or PDF (AI-powered)

If you already have a physical or digital version of your menu (like a photo, scan, or PDF), this is the fastest way to get going.

1. Go to the **Menus** section in your dashboard.
    
2. Click **Add Menu**.
    
3. Choose **Generate from an image or PDF**.
    
4. Upload your file.
    
5. Our AI will scan the document and pre-fill menu details:
* Menu name
* Sections (e.g. *House Favourites*, *Classics*)
* Items, prices, and descriptions

> **Tip:** If you have uploaded a PDF for the AI to analyse, your PDF will be kept for customers to download.

6. Once generated, you can:
* Adjust section names
* Edit or delete items
* Add descriptions, allergens, images, and dietary tags

> **Tip:** This is great for operators who already have a designed menu and want to save time re-typing.

### Option 2: Create from Scratch

Prefer to build manually? No problem.

1. In the **Menus** section, click **Add Menu**, then **Create from scratch**.
    
2. Add a **Menu Name** and an optional **Description**.
3. Add a PDF so customers can download your menu as a PDF version
    
4. Use the **Add Section** button to create a section (e.g., "Starters", "Cocktails").

5. Inside each section, click **Add Item** to enter:
* **Name** of the dish or drink
* **Price**
* **Description**
* Upload an image (optional)
* Tag allergens and dietary info (optional)
        
5. Repeat until your menu is complete, then click **Add Menu** to publish.

### 🔁 Editing or Updating Menus

To make changes later:

* Click on any menu in the list and hit **Edit Menu**
* Update sections, add/remove items, or adjust pricing/details
* Click **Save Menu** when finished