Menu & Ordering
Ordering is a key part of the dining experience. The following aspects should be considered:
Core Requirements
| Menu readability | Design menus to be easy to read and easy to use |
| Allergen labelling | Indicate allergens and ingredients clearly and understandably |
| Different communication needs | Pay particular attention to guests who are blind or have low vision, and to guests who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Practical Tips
| Typeface and contrast | Design menus with a large, sans-serif typeface and strong contrast. This improves readability for guests with visual disabilities and older guests. |
| Allergen labelling | Label allergens visibly and understandably. This is essential for guests with allergies or intolerances. |
| Digital menu | Provide a digital menu via QR code that is compatible with screen readers. This allows guests to have the menu read aloud or to zoom in as needed. |
| Describing menu items | For guests with visual disabilities, list and describe dishes and drinks as an alternative to the digital menu. Speak calmly and clearly and answer questions without rushing. |
| Communication with guests who are deaf | When communicating with deaf guests, face the guest, speak clearly and use an order pad for written communication. This this enables understanding without spoken communication. |