Menuva iOS Tutorial

How to personalize, browse menus, and place an order

Last updated: 29 December 2025

1.

Getting started

  1. 1.1 Menuva does not require a login. You can use the app immediately after onboarding.
  2. 1.2 You must accept both the Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy to proceed:
    1. Menuva.co.uk/terms
    2. Menuva.co.uk/privacy
  3. 1.3 You cannot continue until both checkboxes are selected.
2.

Personalization

During onboarding (and later in Settings), you can tailor Menuva to how you read menus and make choices.

  1. 2.1 Language
    Switch between English and Chinese. For the current five-venue pilot, Menuva supports English and Chinese only.
  2. 2.2 Display currency
    Choose from 150+ currencies, with popular currencies pinned at the top. The default is EUR.
    Important: Avoid selecting GBP. Venue prices are shown in GBP by default, and the currency setting is used for conversion when you tap a price later in the menu
  3. 2.3 Appearance
    Select Light mode or Dark mode.
  4. 2.4 Item attributes
    Choose which nutrition fields you want displayed (where available), such as calories, fat, carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, protein, and salt.
  5. 2.5 Content toggles
    You can choose whether to show item images and whether to show item descriptions.

    Note: Not all items have images or descriptions. We aim to keep menu data as complete and accurate as possible.

  6. 2.6 Font size
    Menuva uses iOS Dynamic Type. To increase or decrease text size, go to iOS Settings and adjust Dynamic Type (either for Menuva specifically, or system-wide). If your device is set to a larger font, Menuva will automatically match it.
3.

Dietary preferences and allergens

  1. 3.1 Dietary preferences
    Select dietary preferences that matter to you. Some preferences automatically map to allergens. For example, selecting dairy-free will pre-select milk.

    Some linkages are fixed for safety and consistency. When a dietary preference auto-selects an allergen, you cannot deselect the linked allergen.

  2. 3.2 Allergens (UK14)
    Menuva supports the UK14 regulated allergens. Your selections help filter and label items, grouping them as:
    1. Suitable
    2. Contains your restrictions
    3. May contain your restrictions
  3. 3.3 Missing data and safety defaults
    Some items may not include allergen or dietary data. If you have any restrictions selected, items with missing data are marked as May contain your restrictions as a precaution.
4.

Home screen

  1. 4.1 Quick actions
    The home screen includes:
    1. a Feedback button for comments and issues
    2. a Tutorial button (top left)
    3. a Settings button (top right)
  2. 4.2 Map view
    Tap the map to enter the map view. If you are not on campus, use the Warwick campus button to recenter on campus. Use the rotating arrow button to recenter on your current location.
  3. 4.3 Venue list and search
    At the bottom, you will see a search bar and a list of venues sorted by distance. Open venues are prioritized so they appear more prominently when available. You can also access search directly from the home screen.
5.

Venue home, hours, and directions

  1. 5.1 Opening status
    When you select a venue (from the map or venue list), you will see whether it is open or closed and, if open, the time it is open until. You can also view weekly opening and closing times.
  2. 5.2 Directions
    Use the Directions button to open Apple Maps for navigation. You can also use the location icon to recenter the map to your current position while exploring nearby areas.
  3. 5.3 Time Travel
    Under the “Open until …” status, the Time Travel option lets you view the menu at a specific date and time. This is especially useful for venues like District, where menus change daily on a biweekly rota.
  4. 5.4 Supported venues
    Current pilot venues:
    1. Coffee Lab @ Oculus
    2. Coffee Lab @ IBRB
    3. Coffee Lab @ Social Sciences
    4. Coffee Lab @ Library
    5. District @ Warwick Business School
6.

Browsing the menu

  1. 6.1 Images
    When available, tap an item image to view it full screen.
  2. 6.2 Price conversion
    Tap a price to convert it into your selected display currency.
  3. 6.3 Sorting
    Use the Sort button (bottom right) to change how items are ordered, such as by name, price, or nutrition fields (for example, protein or fat).
  4. 6.4 Item attributes display
    If you selected item attributes (like calories) during personalization, those values will appear on items where data is available, typically above the item name.
  5. 6.5 Collapsible subcategories
    Some sections include subcategories you can collapse or expand to reduce clutter.
7.

Adding items, quantities, and notes

  1. 7.1 Add items quickly
    Add an item in two ways:
    1. Tap the + button to add without opening the edit view
    2. Tap the item card (name, description, ingredients) to open the edit view, then tap Add
  2. 7.2 Change quantities
    Without opening the edit view, use + and to adjust quantity. In the edit view, you can also add or remove quantity.
  3. 7.3 Add a custom note
    In the edit view, use the pencil icon to add a custom note for the till operator (for example, a simple request or clarification).
  4. 7.4 Duplicate an item
    Use the duplicate button if you want the same item again, especially helpful when you want two similar items with different notes or options.
  5. 7.5 Instant sync
    Changes update immediately. When you add, customize, or adjust quantities, your basket reflects it right away.
8.

Filtering behavior for restrictions

  1. 8.1 Hidden items within a category
    If you selected dietary preferences or allergens, some items may be filtered. Scroll to the bottom of a category and tap:
    1. May contain your restrictions, or
    2. Contains your restrictions
    to expand and view filtered items.
  2. 8.2 Fully filtered categories
    If a category has no suitable items (everything is filtered into “may contain” or “contains”), the category is hidden. To find hidden categories, scroll the category list all the way to the right until you see a red i. Tap it to reveal categories that are fully filtered, then select one to view its hidden items.
9.

Item customizations

  1. 9.1 Customizable items
    Some items include predefined customizations (for example, Americano size, or adding an extra shot). Tap the item to open the edit view and select your options.
  2. 9.2 Defaults that require confirmation
    If an item has a default selection that needs confirmation, Menuva may automatically open the edit view. Once you exit, the item is added to your basket automatically.
10.

Basket, order summary, and ordering

  1. 10.1 Open your basket
    Tap the price at the bottom right to open your basket and order summary.
  2. 10.2 What the basket shows
    The basket shows your selected items, quantities, prices, and any customizations or notes. You can continue to edit customizations, change quantities, remove items, or clear the basket entirely.
  3. 10.3 Ordering
    To place your order, show the order summary to staff. They can input the items into their till/POS system.
  4. 10.4 Temporary language switch for staff
    If the menu language does not match your current app language, you may see a button at the top to temporarily switch to the menu’s language (useful when showing staff). This reverts when you leave the summary page or when you change it back.