How to take orders for a specific day or date
Short answer
To take orders for a specific day, run a date-based drop: set the fulfilment date, open orders, and close them at a cutoff before you cook. Customers order ahead for that date and pay up front, and you cook to the exact count. It's ideal for weekend cooks, holidays, and events — Thanksgiving plates, a Saturday BBQ, a game-day order — where everything is made for one date rather than an always-on menu.
Set the date and cutoff
Pick the fulfilment date and a cutoff with enough lead time to shop and cook. Orders close automatically at the cutoff.
Great for holidays and events
Holiday menus and event drops sell out fast; a date-based drop with a batch cap captures demand while protecting your kitchen.
Repeat for the next date
Reopen a fresh drop for the next day or holiday with an updated menu — the setup is reusable, so recurring date sales are quick to launch.
Frequently asked questions
How do I take pre-orders for a specific date?
Create a date-based drop: set the fulfilment date, open orders, and set a cutoff before your cook time. Customers order ahead and pay up front for that date, and you cook to the exact count. It's the standard way to sell holiday menus, weekend plates, and event orders.
Can I sell a holiday menu on pre-order?
Yes. Holiday menus work perfectly as date-based drops — customers order and pay ahead for the holiday, orders close at your cutoff, and you cook to the count. Add a batch cap so a popular holiday drop sells out cleanly instead of overwhelming your kitchen.
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