Menu Items Are Static Offerings
Each menu item represents a single product or service (e.g., “Grilled Salmon Dinner”), with a fixed price and tax setup. Quantity is applied when the item is added to a booking, event, or package, not in the menu settings.Quantity Is Controlled During Booking/Event Creation
When a menu item is used within a function space order (BEO) or package, you can specify the quantity there — for example, 50 servings or 10 guests. This allows flexible scaling per event, rather than locking the quantity at the menu item level.System Design for Consistency and Reporting
Keeping menu items static ensures consistent cost and revenue reporting across all bookings. Quantity-driven adjustments are stored in the line items or event orders, not in the base menu database.Packages or Line Items Handle Quantity Behaviour
If you want a quantity-based setup (e.g., “per guest” or “per dozen”), you should use:A package with per-person pricing
A line item added to a booking where you define the number of units
In summary:
Menu items in Event Temple act as templates. Quantity behavior appears only when you apply them to a booking, package, or event order, not when you define them in settings.
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