Mastering Catalog & Menu Management
Learn how to build a robust and flexible product structure. Understand the difference between a central catalog and multiple menus, and how to use Tappya's power tools.
The "Single Source of Truth" Philosophy
In Tappya, we distinguish between a Catalog and a Menu. Your Catalog is the central database of all your products, ingredients, and options. A Menu is a specific view of that catalog for a particular channel (e.g., Dine-in, Delivery, or Lunch Specials).
Understanding the Hierarchy
Variants vs. Modifiers
- VVariants
Mutually exclusive choices. The customer picks exactly one. Examples: Pizza size (Small, Medium, Large) or Steak doneness.
- MModifiers
Optional add-ons. The customer can pick multiple or none. Examples: Pizza toppings (Pepperoni, Extra Cheese, Mushrooms).
Power Tools for Bulk Management
Spreadsheet View
The fastest way to update prices or edit accounting accounts for hundreds of items at once. A familiar Excel-like interface right inside the Tappya dashboard.
AI-Assisted Content
Use AI to generate mouth-watering item descriptions or translate your entire menu with a single click while maintaining correct culinary terminology.
How to Build Your First Menu
Step 1: Populate Catalog
Add your products in the central Catalog section. Remember: do this once per product.
Step 2: Create Menu
Navigate to "Menus" and create a new menu (e.g., "Dine-in Menu").
Step 3: Link Catalog
Pull items from your catalog into the new menu. You can override prices specifically for this menu.
Based on the Tappya Product Tutorials Tappya Product Tutorials.