While creating or editing a menu you may choose to import information from a .csv file. All files must be saved as a utf-8 encoded .csv file without any header rows above the item columns.

To import data from the Menu Guide csv allergen content template file, upload the file when prompted.

You’ll be asked to map columns from the .csv file to Menu Guide fields. Take care when doing this to make sure that you’ve correctly mapped the uploaded .csv column labels to Menu Guide’s allergen and dietary option fields.

Any duplicated Menu Guide Fields will be highlighted in red so that you can change them. Each field must appear only once in the right hand list.

Once you’ve mapped the fields, click ‘Map Fields’. You also have the option to save your mappings for future menu uploads using the checkbox.

You will be prompted to check your mappings before confirming that you are ready for your new menu to be created from the information in the .csv file.

If you’re editing an existing menu you’ll be asked whether you want to overwrite the existing menu or append the .csv menu information.

Up to 300 menu items can be uploaded at a time via this method.

Find out more about the CSV file format and the Menu Guide csv allergen content template file.