How to set up item options?

In this article, learn how to set up add-ons for your menus or dishes in Zenchef for takeaway orders.

Summary

Configure a menu with dish selection
Configure a dish with add-ons
Appearance of configurations on Click & Collect
Support & related articles

What you need to know / Tips

Add-ons are configured from the web version of your Zenchef account.
Go to Settings > Menus > Item add-ons.
Add-ons will only appear if the items belong to an active menu available on the Click & Collect module.

1. Configure a menu with dish selection

1.1 Create a menu from existing items

1.1.1 Create an item add-on

Go to the Item add-ons section.
Click on New add-on.
Name the section (e.g., Starter).
Add choices by selecting Existing item.
Define a surcharge if necessary.
Use order rules to make the choice mandatory.
Click Create.
Repeat these steps for each section (Starter, Main course, Dessert).

1.1.2 Link add-ons to an item

Create an item that will be your menu (preferably in a menu dedicated to menus/formulas).
In Add-ons linked to the item, click on Add an add-on.
Select the add-ons.
Save.

Note: Add-ons will only be visible if the items belong to an active menu on the Click & Collect module.

1.2 Create a menu using a text-type add-on

Important: This configuration does not allow you to limit the stock of items within the menu.

Create your add-ons using the text type.
The process is identical to creation from an existing item.

2. Configure a dish with add-ons

Example: a burger with multiple add-ons

Cooking choice (mandatory)
Choice of up to 4 toppings
Choice of optional paid extras

2.1 Create a cooking add-on (mandatory)

Go to Item add-ons.
Click on New add-on.
Name the section: Cooking.
Add choices using text (e.g., rare, medium, well done).
Make this choice mandatory using order rules.
Click Create.

2.2 Create an add-on for up to 4 toppings

Create a new item add-on.
Add text choices for the toppings.
Limit the selection to a maximum of 4 add-ons.
Save.

2.3 Create an add-on for paid extras

Create a new item add-on.
Add text choices for paid extras.
Save.

Note 1: Do not set a limit if you want the customer to choose freely.
Note 2: Order restrictions do not apply to optional extras.

2.4 Link add-ons to the dish

Create the dish (e.g., Burger).
In Add-ons linked to the item, click Add an add-on.
Select the add-ons.
Click Create.

3. Appearance of configurations on Click & Collect and Order Book

3.1 Menu with dish selection

The customer builds their menu with the mandatory add-ons.
An order summary appears before validation.
You receive the detailed order in your order book.

3.2 Dish with add-ons

The customer builds their burger with limited add-ons and extras.
An order summary appears before validation.
You receive the detailed order in your order book.

4. Support & related articles

For further assistance, please contact Zenchef Support through your customer portal or visit our Help Center.

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