> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://foodchow.gitbook.io/getting-started/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://foodchow.gitbook.io/getting-started/quickstart-to-foodchow/setup-your-menus.md).

# Setup Your Menus

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Menu setup video tutorial
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## Setup Process

1. Go to FoodChow\.com
2. Download the Sample Menu
3. Create your own menu by referring that format
4. Upload your menu on FoodChow\.com

## Menus

These represent your actual real-life menus. Many stores have just one main menu that's always available. Others may have a lunch & dinner menu or a pickup only menu. You will need at least one menu for your online store to work.

Menu availability can depend on certain conditions such as order types (pickups or deliveries), order timings (e.g. pre-order only). They can also be restricted to certain days and timings

## Categories

Categories represent a sub-section of a menu and consist of dishes. For example, if you have one standard menu, your categories might include:

1. New Deals
2. Trending
3. New Launches
4. Meals
5. Other

## Item Sizes

This may include:

1. Large
2. Medium
3. Small

## Choices

This includes the choice of food the customer would like to order i.e

1. Hot
2. Mild
3. Cold

## Add-Ons

This includes some additional ingredients which a customer would like to add on such as :&#x20;

1. Extra Toppings
2. Extra Ingredients