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Menus and Meals

This module is used to define meal types and plan daily menus.

Meal Definitions​

First, define meal/service items that can be offered.

Adding a New Meal​

  1. Go to Cafeteria -> Meals
  2. Click "New Meal"
  3. Fill details:
FieldRequiredDescription
NameYesMeal name
DescriptionNoDetails
Start TimeYesService start time
End TimeYesService end time
PaidYesWhether meal is paid
PriceConditionalUnit price if paid
Vegetarian OptionYesVegetarian alternative available
Vegetarian PriceNoPrice for vegetarian option
Reservation Cutoff TimeNoHours before service when reservations close
ActiveYesActive status
  1. Click "Save"

Image 1: Meal definition form

To create menu for a specific date:

  1. Go to Cafeteria -> Menus
  2. Click "New Menu"
  3. Fill details:
FieldRequiredDescription
CafeteriaYesTarget cafeteria
MealYesMeal type (Breakfast, Lunch, etc.)
DateYesMenu date
DescriptionNoDetailed description
Max ReservationsNoCapacity limit
ActiveYesActive status
  1. Click "Save"

Image 2: Daily menu form

Weekly Menu Example​

DayLunch Menu
MondayLentil soup, chicken saute, rice, salad
TuesdayTomato soup, meatballs, pasta, yogurt
WednesdayEzogelin soup, beans with meat, rice
ThursdayYogurt soup, grilled chicken, bulgur
FridayTarhana soup, chickpeas with meat, rice

Image 3: Weekly menu calendar view