> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bossithq.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bossithq.com/menu/products/creating-a-meal.md).

# Creating a Meal

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### Create a Department for Meals (Optional)

Set up a dedicated Department to group all Meal Products. This isn't really a necessary step if you prefer your meals to be distributed in existing departments.

[Creating a Department](/menu/departments/creating-a-department.md)
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Create the Customisations

Set up customisations for each part of the meal (e.g. *Meal Pizza*, *Meal Drink*). Add the appropriate products to each customisation. 

You can override the pricing of included items to €0.00 if they are free within the meal, or assign a price for those with an additional charge.

If pricing is not overridden, the original product pricing of the individual customisation options will be used as the additional charge.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Create a Meal Product and Assign the Customisations

Add a new product (e.g. *Pizza and Drink*) and place it in the Meals Department. Ensure the product type is set to **Meal**. Add the customisations to the Meal Product and configure the limits and minimums (e.g. one pizza, one drink).
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