Restaurant Menu Description Copy Bank: Menu Writing Templates

Full description

For restaurant and café owners, chefs and managers who need to write or rewrite a menu without a copywriter. The copy bank gives you rules and sentence formulas, then 150 fill-in templates across starters, salads, soups, mains by protein, vegetarian dishes, sides, desserts and drinks, each with a finished example. Word banks, a list of words to avoid, section headers and specials board layouts help you finish the menu in the same voice from top to bottom.

Save with a bundle: this template is also in the Restaurant & Café Operations Bundle, 17 templates for $39 instead of $116. All 141 templates are in the All-Access Hospitality Template Library for $79.

What is inside

• Restaurant_Menu_Description_Copy_Bank.docx (editable Word file) and Restaurant_Menu_Description_Copy_Bank.pdf (print version), 13 A4 pages.
• 12 menu writing rules, each with what to do and what to avoid.
• 8 structure formulas with a pattern, an example and when to use each one.
• 150 description templates with examples: starters 16, salads 14, soups 12, beef 10, lamb 6, pork 10, chicken and poultry 12, fish and seafood 14, vegetarian and vegan 14, sides 12, desserts 16, drinks 14.
• Sensory word bank: 91 words in 10 groups (texture, taste, cooking methods, preparation, temperature and look).
• 12 groups of words to avoid with better alternatives, and 7 menu claims to verify before printing.
• 70 menu section header options for 14 menu sections.
• 10 specials board templates and a 7-day board planner.
• 20 before and after rewrites with what changed.
• A 12-point description checklist and a 10-field dish description worksheet.
• README.txt and LICENSE-and-Terms.txt.

How it works

1. Read the rules and pick two or three formulas that suit your venue.
2. Find each dish category and choose a template that matches the dish.
3. Replace the [bracketed] parts with your ingredients, methods and sauces.
4. Check every line against the checklist, then send the menu to print.

Details

• Formats: Word (.docx) and PDF.
• Language: English. A4 layout.
• Software: Word or any word processor that opens .docx files; any PDF reader.
• Delivery: instant digital download. Nothing is shipped.

Good to know

• Example descriptions are illustrative. Match every description to what is on your plate.
• Origin, dietary, allergen and health claims are regulated in many places. Verify local requirements before you print.
• Single-user license. Do not share or resell the files.

FAQ

Does it fit any cuisine?

The templates are built on methods, ingredients and sauces, so they adapt to most menus. Swap the example ingredients for yours.

Can I copy the examples word for word?

Yes, as long as the description matches your dish. Most users change the ingredients and keep the structure.

Is there help with specials boards?

Yes. There are 10 board templates and a weekly planner.

What software do I need?

Word or another program that opens .docx files. The PDF opens in any PDF reader.

Is this a physical product?

No. It is a digital download. Refund terms follow the store policy at the time of purchase.