FAQ
Quick answers about plans, credits, and who MenuForge is for.
Is MenuForge only for restaurants?+
No. MenuForge is built for anyone serving food, professionally or at home. Caterers, private chefs, culinary students, supper club hosts, and event planners all use it to create clean menus fast for all kinds of events.
What's included in the free plan?+
A limited total number of ideation cycles (a ‘cycle’ means one full round of AI idea generation), a small daily usage cap, and watermarked PDFs for export. It's designed to let you explore MenuForge without committing.
What is a credit and how do I use it?+
1 credit = 1 ideation cycle or 1 clean PDF export. Credits are pay-as-you-go for casual users.
Do I need a card to start?+
No – you can start on the free tier without entering card details.
Can I use MenuForge for events like birthdays, pop-ups, or supper clubs?+
Yes – it's one of the most common use cases.
Are my menus private?+
Menus stay in your account and aren't publicly shared without your permission.