Organize menu categories
Categories organize the menu and provide the routing and VAT context required for new orders.
Applies to: PC and administrator.
Configure a category
- Create the required VAT group first.
- Open Categories, then add or edit the category.
- Give it a clear guest-facing name.
- Assign an active VAT group.
- Add linked categories when an item must offer a side, size, or other choice.
- Save and verify the category from a waiter device.
A legacy or newly incomplete category without an active VAT group cannot be used for a new sale. Referenced VAT groups are archived instead of silently changing historical tax meaning.
POS filters use the item's category. Renaming or rerouting a category can therefore change what preparation stations see on future refreshes and which kitchen tickets are created.