Generate Restaurant Menu with IterationLayer

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{
  "name": "Generate Restaurant Menu",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "parameters": {
        "content": "## Generate Restaurant Menu\n\nRestaurants and food delivery platforms generate printable menus with categorized sections, item descriptions, and pricing \u2014 ready for in-house printing or PDF download.\n\n**Note:** This workflow uses the Iteration Layer community node (`n8n-nodes-iterationlayer`). Install it via Settings > Community Nodes on self-hosted n8n, or add it directly on n8n Cloud with Verified Community Nodes enabled.",
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        "content": "### Step 1: Generate Document\nResource: **Document Generation**\n\nConfigure the Document Generation parameters below, then connect your credentials.",
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        "format": "pdf",
        "documentJson": "{\n  \"metadata\": {\n    \"title\": \"The Golden Fork - Menu\",\n    \"author\": \"The Golden Fork\"\n  },\n  \"page\": {\n    \"size\": {\n      \"preset\": \"A4\"\n    },\n    \"margins\": {\n      \"top_in_pt\": 72,\n      \"right_in_pt\": 72,\n      \"bottom_in_pt\": 72,\n      \"left_in_pt\": 72\n    }\n  },\n  \"styles\": {\n    \"text\": {\n      \"font_family\": \"Helvetica\",\n      \"font_size_in_pt\": 11.0,\n      \"line_height\": 1.5,\n      \"color\": \"#333333\"\n    },\n    \"headline\": {\n      \"font_family\": \"Helvetica\",\n      \"font_size_in_pt\": 24.0,\n      \"color\": \"#111111\",\n      \"spacing_before_in_pt\": 12.0,\n      \"spacing_after_in_pt\": 6.0,\n      \"font_weight\": \"bold\"\n    },\n    \"link\": {\n      \"color\": \"#0066CC\",\n      \"is_underlined\": true\n    },\n    \"list\": {\n      \"text_style\": {\n        \"font_family\": \"Helvetica\",\n        \"font_size_in_pt\": 11.0,\n        \"line_height\": 1.5,\n        \"color\": \"#333333\"\n      },\n      \"marker_color\": \"#333333\",\n      \"marker_gap_in_pt\": 8.0\n    },\n    \"table\": {\n      \"header\": {\n        \"background_color\": \"#333333\",\n        \"text_color\": \"#FFFFFF\",\n        \"font_size_in_pt\": 11.0,\n        \"font_weight\": \"bold\"\n      },\n      \"body\": {\n        \"background_color\": \"#FFFFFF\",\n        \"text_color\": \"#333333\",\n        \"font_size_in_pt\": 11.0\n      },\n      \"border\": {\n        \"outer\": {\n          \"top\": {\n            \"color\": \"#CCCCCC\",\n            \"width_in_pt\": 1.0\n          },\n          \"right\": {\n            \"color\": \"#CCCCCC\",\n            \"width_in_pt\": 1.0\n          },\n          \"bottom\": {\n            \"color\": \"#CCCCCC\",\n            \"width_in_pt\": 1.0\n          },\n          \"left\": {\n            \"color\": \"#CCCCCC\",\n            \"width_in_pt\": 1.0\n          }\n        },\n        \"inner\": {\n          \"horizontal\": {\n            \"color\": \"#EEEEEE\",\n            \"width_in_pt\": 0.5\n          },\n          \"vertical\": {\n            \"color\": \"#EEEEEE\",\n            \"width_in_pt\": 0.5\n          }\n        }\n      }\n    },\n    \"grid\": {\n      \"background_color\": \"#FFFFFF\",\n      \"border_color\": \"#CCCCCC\",\n      \"border_width_in_pt\": 0.0,\n      \"gap_in_pt\": 12.0\n    },\n    \"separator\": {\n      \"color\": \"#CCCCCC\",\n      \"thickness_in_pt\": 1.0,\n      \"spacing_before_in_pt\": 12.0,\n      \"spacing_after_in_pt\": 12.0\n    },\n    \"image\": {\n      \"border_color\": \"#000000\",\n      \"border_width_in_pt\": 0.0\n    }\n  },\n  \"footer\": [\n    {\n      \"type\": \"paragraph\",\n      \"runs\": [\n        {\n          \"text\": \"The Golden Fork \\u00b7 88 Harbor Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94111 \\u00b7 thegoldenfork.com\"\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ],\n  \"content\": [\n    {\n      \"type\": \"headline\",\n      \"level\": \"h1\",\n      \"text\": \"The Golden Fork\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"type\": \"paragraph\",\n      \"runs\": [\n        {\n          \"text\": \"Fresh, seasonal cuisine crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions.\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"type\": \"separator\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"type\": \"headline\",\n      \"level\": \"h2\",\n      \"text\": \"Appetizers\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"type\": \"table\",\n      \"column_widths_in_percent\": [\n        30,\n        45,\n        25\n      ],\n      \"header\": {\n        \"cells\": [\n          {\n            \"text\": \"Item\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"text\": \"Description\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"text\": \"Price\",\n            \"horizontal_alignment\": \"right\"\n          }\n        ]\n      },\n      \"rows\": [\n        {\n          \"cells\": [\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Burrata Caprese\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata, basil oil, aged balsamic\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"$16.00\",\n              \"horizontal_alignment\": \"right\"\n            }\n          ]\n        },\n        {\n          \"cells\": [\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Tuna Tartare\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Sushi-grade ahi, avocado, sesame, crispy wonton chips\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"$19.00\",\n              \"horizontal_alignment\": \"right\"\n            }\n          ]\n        },\n        {\n          \"cells\": [\n            {\n              \"text\": \"French Onion Soup\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Caramelized onion broth, Gruy\\u00e8re crouton\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"$14.00\",\n              \"horizontal_alignment\": \"right\"\n            }\n          ]\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"type\": \"separator\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"type\": \"headline\",\n      \"level\": \"h2\",\n      \"text\": \"Main Courses\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"type\": \"table\",\n      \"column_widths_in_percent\": [\n        30,\n        45,\n        25\n      ],\n      \"header\": {\n        \"cells\": [\n          {\n            \"text\": \"Item\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"text\": \"Description\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"text\": \"Price\",\n            \"horizontal_alignment\": \"right\"\n          }\n        ]\n      },\n      \"rows\": [\n        {\n          \"cells\": [\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Pan-Seared Salmon\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Wild-caught salmon, lemon beurre blanc, roasted asparagus, fingerling potatoes\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"$34.00\",\n              \"horizontal_alignment\": \"right\"\n            }\n          ]\n        },\n        {\n          \"cells\": [\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Filet Mignon\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"8oz center-cut, truffle mash, grilled broccolini, red wine jus\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"$48.00\",\n              \"horizontal_alignment\": \"right\"\n            }\n          ]\n        },\n        {\n          \"cells\": [\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Wild Mushroom Risotto\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Arborio rice, porcini, chanterelle, Parmigiano-Reggiano, truffle oil\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"$28.00\",\n              \"horizontal_alignment\": \"right\"\n            }\n          ]\n        },\n        {\n          \"cells\": [\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Roasted Half Chicken\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"Free-range chicken, herb jus, seasonal vegetables, garlic confit\"\n            },\n            {\n              \"text\": \"$32.00\",\n              \"horizontal_alignment\": \"right\"\n            }\n          ]\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"type\": \"separator\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"type\": \"paragraph\",\n      \"runs\": [\n        {\n          \"text\": \"Prices exclude tax and gratuity. A 20% gratuity is added for parties of 6 or more.\"\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}"
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      "name": "Generate Document",
      "credentials": {
        "iterationLayerApi": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
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  "connections": {
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      "main": [
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}

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Generate Restaurant Menu. Uses n8n-nodes-iterationlayer. Event-driven trigger; 4 nodes.

Source: https://github.com/iterationlayer/n8n-nodes-iterationlayer/blob/bace31184f731518d49ad0fdbab3f84c4a769cf0/templates/generate-restaurant-menu.json — original creator credit. Request a take-down →

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