, and it’s not just about listing your items. <\/span><\/p>\nYour menu is your ultimate marketing tool, as it showcases what makes your establishment special, guides customers toward the dishes you really want to sell, and makes the whole dining experience smoother.<\/span><\/p>\nHowever, knowing what makes a good menu can be challenging at first, as you learn to balance customer appeal, pricing, and profitability.<\/span><\/p>\nThat’s why we’re going to guide you through the key steps of designing a menu, from understanding your customers and pricing your items, to writing descriptions and choosing a design that truly catches the eye.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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\n- Design your menu with your customers in mind, including <\/span>pricing, style, and dish choices<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- You can organise your menu by <\/span>grouping items into categories<\/b> (e.g. starters, mains, desserts), and with separate menus for specials or set meals<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- To price your dishes correctly, factor in <\/span>food costs, overheads, popularity, and demand<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- A well-designed menu should have <\/span>engaging descriptions and visually appealing elements<\/b>, including high-quality images, readable fonts, and consistent colours.<\/span><\/li>\n
- You should <\/span>offer both paper and digital menus<\/b> to cater to all customers, ensuring inclusivity and a better customer experience.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Your menu must include <\/span>allergen information, VAT and service charges, and calorie information <\/b>if you have 250 or more employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n