Can I change the VAT rate on a Menu Item?

Changing applicable items to 5% VAT is quick and easy

As you know, the government recently announced that the VAT rate charged on certain food & drink sales will remain at 5% until 30th September 2021.

Our menu builder lets you change the VAT rate from 20% to 5% for applicable items. Please note that VAT rates apply to a menu item and any modifiers that apply to that item.

For more information regarding recent announcements on VAT for hospitality, please visit gov.uk.

Broad categories reduced

Food and non-alcoholic beverages sold for on-premises consumption

Hot takeaway food and hot takeaway non-alcoholic beverages

(Full Government guidance here)

Implement 5% VAT

How to implement the new lower rate of VAT on applicable products in your Inventory:

Step 1

Open your Dashboard and navigate to the 'Inventory' Tab first, then select a Product that is applicable for the reduced VAT Rate.

Step 2

You can then adjust the VAT rate on Collection (Takeaway), and on Premises (Eat in) via a dropdown menu

Step 3

Then click on 'Update' on the top right corner of the Product editor menu. The VAT rate changes will apply instantly!