# Menu On COOK Connect, your menu is what opens your kitchen for orders. Think of it like hosting an event. Uploading your dishes is just the first step. Customers can see your food, but they cannot order until you: 1. Create a menu 2. Choose your hours 3. Publish it live When your menu is live, it tells the system: * When you're open * What you're offering * How customers can order If you don't schedule a menu, your page will say "No upcoming menus" and your dishes will show as "Currently not available." Customers can still message you, but they won't be able to place an order. Creating a menu gives you control over your schedule and sets clear boundaries for when you're available. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://doc.cookconnect.com/menu.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.