How to Add Items to Your Menu

Once your menu and categories are in place, you can begin adding individual items like meals, drinks, or specials.

1. Select a Category

• Navigate to the Menu section in the Kayana Partners Portal.
• Select the category where you want to add a new item (e.g., Fish and Chips).
• Click Add Item (+).

2. Fill Out the Item Details

Once you click the plus icon, the item creation panel will appear on the right-hand side.

Enter the following details:

• Item Name
• Quantity: If you’re not tracking inventory, enter a large number (e.g., 10,000)
• Price
• Sort Order: Lower number = appears higher in the list
• Max Extras Allowed: Limits how many extras can be selected (e.g., a burger shouldn’t allow 50 extras)

3. Add a Description

• Enter a description of the item.
  Example: “Cheeseburger with fresh lamb mince, cheddar cheese, tomato and cucumber.”

4. Add Dietary Information

• Click the Dietary Info tab
• Add relevant details like calories, fat, and protein

5. Set Item Status and Availability

• Status: Mark the item as Available or Not Available
• Availability: Select where the item should appear — Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-In, or Kiosk

6. Upload an Item Image

1. Click Upload Image
2. Click Choose File
3. Crop the image as needed
4. Click Save Changes

7. Save the Item

• Once all details are filled and image uploaded, click Add Item to finalize.

8. Next Step: Add Options and Extras

After saving the item, you can proceed to:

• Add Options (e.g., drink choices, cooking preferences)
• Add Extras (e.g., add cheese, upgrade size)

👉 For steps on adding these, refer to the “How to Add Options and Extras” guide.