Seasonal swaps without a redesign
Spring to summer, summer to autumn — fork your last edition, edit the sections that change, publish a new one. Layout, voice, and brand stay consistent.
Seasonal specials
Roll out a seasonal menu in the time it takes to plate the first course.
The AI writes the new copy, the QR card stays the same, and your printed sheet refreshes in one click.
What it covers
A seasonal program that runs as fast as the produce moves.
AI-written copy that follows the season
Tell the AI it is peak strawberry season and the descriptions reflect it. Generated copy stays specific, never generic.
A specials section that earns attention
Pin a specials block to the top of each edition so the limited items get the visibility they deserve.
Sourcing notes that reward curious guests
Tag farms, fisheries, and local producers — surface the story behind the dish without crowding the menu.
Every past edition stays live
Each published edition gets a permanent URL. Past seasons stay scannable forever — useful for archives, throwbacks, or guests who saved an old link.
Holiday and event one-offs
Spin up a Valentine's prix fixe or a Thanksgiving menu as its own edition. Use it for the night; the link stays live forever even after the event.
Quarterly rotation
Spring to summer in one chat session.
Fork last quarter's edition, then sit with the AI design partner: *"swap winter produce for spring,"* *"the lamb section needs a lighter touch."* The agent rewrites the affected sections in place; you iterate until the new menu reads right.
Publish the new edition. Same brand, same template, fresh QR card and PDF. The previous edition stays always live on its permanent URL.
Pinned specials
A specials block guests cannot miss.
Pin a specials section to the top of each edition so limited items earn the visibility they deserve — without burying your standards.
Refresh it as often as you publish. Each new edition starts clean.
One-off events
Holiday menus without the holiday rush.
Spin up a Valentine's prix fixe or Thanksgiving menu as its own published menu — with its own QR and PDF — so it does not collide with the standard menu.
For more on writing seasonal copy that lands, read our seasonal menu refresh guide.
Common questions
How do I roll out a seasonal menu?
Open your existing menu in Carte, fork it into a new draft, edit the sections that change, and publish the new edition. The new edition gets its own QR card, PDF, and hosted link. The previous edition stays live on its own URL — useful for archives or guests who scanned an older card.
Can the AI suggest seasonal swaps?
Yes. Tell Carte the season and the cuisine, and the generator will suggest section-level swaps with descriptions that match the produce and mood of the season.
What about a one-night event menu?
Spin it up as a separate published edition with its own QR and PDF. Use it for the night; the link stays live forever afterward, so you have a permanent record of the menu you served.
Do I need to pay every time I publish a new edition?
Yes — each published edition is its own publish ($4.99). Drafting and editing are unlimited and free, so you only pay when you ship something to guests. Most restaurants publish on a quarterly or seasonal cadence.
Can I keep an archive of past seasonal menus?
Yes — every published edition is preserved permanently on its own URL. You can fork any past edition into a new draft to start the next iteration, and the original stays untouched.
The next season's menu is already overdue.
Draft as many seasonal versions as you want for free. Publish when the kitchen is ready.