How do I collect meal choices?

Ask guests to select their meal preference (chicken, beef, vegetarian, etc.) when they RSVP.

Plan requirement: Standard or Pro plan

Short answer: Add a meal choice question to your RSVP form, and guests will select their preference when responding.

Adding a meal choice question

  1. Go to RSVP in your dashboard
  2. Click Questions or Form settings
  3. Click Add question
  4. Select a multiple choice type
  5. Enter your meal options (Chicken, Beef, Fish, Vegetarian, etc.)
  6. Set the question to show for each guest (not just per household)
  7. Click Save

Setting up meal options

Consider including:
- Your menu options (from your caterer)
- A vegetarian/vegan option
- A children's meal option
- Space for dietary restrictions or allergies

Collecting for each guest

Make sure the question is set to ask each individual guest, not just once per household. This ensures you get meal choices for everyone.

Viewing meal selections

After guests RSVP:
1. Go to RSVP > Responses
2. View individual responses with meal choices
3. Export to get a full list for your caterer

Tips

  • Coordinate with your caterer on option names
  • Don't add meal questions until your menu is finalized
  • Include a note about allergies or special requests
  • You can edit meal choices if a guest changes their mind
  • Export meal selections before your catering deadline

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