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Creating a Meal Deal or Mix & Match Offer: Step-by-Step Guide

Last updated Jan 29, 2026

This guide outlines the process for creating and managing promotional offers within the Kayana Partner Admin.

Step 1: Login to Kayana Partner Admin

  1. Login: Access the Kayana Partner Admin.

Kayana Partner Admin dashboard showing main navigation menu and business overview
The Kayana Partner Admin dashboard, where you can access and manage your business tools.

  1. Settings: Select Settings from the left-hand sidebar.

Kayana Partner Admin settings screen displaying a grid of configuration options
The Settings screen in Partner Admin, showing all available configuration options including Discounts.

3. Discounts: Click on Discounts option in the settings grid.

Discount settings page in Kayana Partner Admin showing available promotion and discount options
The Discounts section in Partner Admin, where you can view and manage promotional settings.

4. Manage Promotions: Select Manage Promotions to view and manage your active deals.

Manage Promotions screen in Kayana Partner Admin showing active deals and create new deal option.
The Manage Promotions page, where you can view existing offers and create new Meal Deals or Mix & Match promotions.

  1. Create: Click the + Create New Deal button in the top right corner.

Step 2: General Information

  • Meal Deal Name: The internal name for the promotion (e.g., "Lunch Special").
  • Description: A brief summary of what the deal includes.
  • Promotion Toggles:

Mix and Match: Allows customers to select a specific quantity of items from a single group for a set price or discount.

Meal Deal: Allows customers to select items from multiple distinct groups (e.g., a Main, a Side, and a Drink).

Create New Deal screen in Kayana Partner Admin for setting up meal deals and mix and match offers
The Create New Deal screen, where you enter deal details, select items, and configure discounts.

Step 3: Configuring the Deal Type

Select your discount logic from the Deal Type dropdown:

  • X For Y: (e.g., Buy 2 items for the price of 1).
  • X For £: (e.g., Buy any 2 items for £10.00).
  • % Discount: (e.g., Get 20% off when buying specific items).

Step 4: Setting Quantities and Groups

Depending on your toggle selection in Step 2(meal deal , the following fields will appear:

For Mix and Match:

  • Buy : The number of items the customer must select.
  • For : The resulting price or quantity applied to the deal.

For Meal Deals:

  • Number of Meal Groups: Select how many categories are in the deal (e.g., 2 groups for a "Main + Drink").
  • Meal Group Name: Label the group as you want it to be displayed on the till/ EPOS(e.g., "Choose your Burger").
  • Select Items: Choose the specific products that belong to this group from your menu.

Example 1: Mix and Match (Single Category)

Use this when you want customers to buy multiple items from the same list (e.g., a "3 for £12 Small Plates" offer).

  • Scenario: 2 Bottled Beers for £8.00.
    • Toggle Selected: Mix and Match.
    • Deal Type: X For £.
    • Buy : 2 (The customer must select two beers).
    • For : £8.00 (The total price applied at checkout).

Example 2: Meal Deal (Multiple Categories)

Use this for structured combos where the customer must pick one item from different categories (e.g., a "Burger & Drink" combo).

  • Scenario: The £15 Burger Night (Main + Side + Drink).
    • Toggle Selected: Meal Deal.
    • Number of Meal Groups: 3.
    • Meal Group 1 Name: "1. Choose your Main".
      • Select Items: Beef Burger, Chicken Burger, Halloumi Burger.
    • Meal Group 2 Name: "2. Choose a Side".
      • Select Items: Fries, Onion Rings, Side Salad.
    • Meal Group 3 Name: "3. Choose a Drink".
      • Select Items: Coke, Lemonade, Sparkling Water.

Step 5: Availability and Scheduling

  • Date Range: Select the start and end dates for the promotion.
  • Time Range: Set specific active hours (e.g., 12:00 to 15:00 for a lunch deal).
  • Enable For: Toggle the service types where this deal applies (Dine In, Eat Out, Delivery, Collection).

Step 6: Finalize

Click Create Meal Deal to save and activate the promotion.

Next Steps

If you’d like to run time-based offers alongside your Meal Deals or Mix and Match promotions, you can also set up discounted pricing for specific hours of the day. Follow the "Adding Happy Hour Discounts to Your Items" guide
to apply time-limited discounts.

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