How a preorder form template works
Start from an editable layout, then replace the sample menu, quantities, and pickup details with your own. Set the available quantities, order cutoff, and pickup details, then share one page. Customers reserve from that menu and pay in person at pickup.
The free plan includes CSV downloads for customer emails, orders, batches, items, prep lists, and discount codes. Stripe payments and automated customer emails are planned paid features, not live integrations.
Set up the page and share it
- 01Choose a close starting point
Pick a template for the kind of batch you are actually offering, such as a bakery menu, fundraiser, or farm box. Treat the sample names, prices, and limits as prompts, not recommendations.
- 02Replace every sample detail
Enter your own item names, photos, prices, options, quantities, cutoff, pickup window, and collection address. Remove anything you do not offer so customers are not choosing from a sample menu.
- 03Review the customer view
Open the public page on a phone. Check that each option is understandable, the quantity makes sense, and the pickup instructions tell customers where to go and when.
- 04Share one current link
Send the page to your existing audience. When the batch changes, update the same store page before sharing it again so older posts do not point to an outdated menu.
Copy-ready messages
Edit each example before sharing; messages do not send automatically.
Orders are open for this week’s batch. Choose your items and pickup time here: {link}. The menu and quantities are listed on the page. Please place your order before {cutoff}. Pay when you collect.
A quick reminder that this batch closes {day} at {time}. If you would like to reserve something for pickup on {pickup day}, please use the order page before then: {link}.
What changes when orders are in one place?
- Starting from a blank page can leave out the cutoff or pickup instructions; a template gives you a checklist to complete.
- Sample products can be mistaken for your real menu; replacing every placeholder makes the offer accurate before you share it.
- A copied spreadsheet can keep old limits; set the current quantity on the live item before opening reservations.
- Separate messages are difficult to total; the form collects selections in one order list.
Practical tips for using a preorder form template
- Choose a template by fulfillment pattern, not just by product name. The pickup workflow should match how you can hand out the batch.
- Change the quantity limits before posting the link; a sample limit is not a production plan.
- Add a clear cutoff and allow time to buy ingredients, pack orders, and prepare a pickup list.
- Use your own product photos where they help customers distinguish sizes, flavours, or bundles.
- Keep one link for the current menu and replace expired details before reusing it for the next batch.
Check inventory and pickup details before sharing; do not promise features that are not live.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit a preorder form template?
Yes. Use the template as a starting structure and replace the sample products, wording, prices, images, limits, cutoff, and pickup instructions with your own. Preview the page before sharing so no example detail is mistaken for a real offer.
Do the example prices and quantities come from real sellers?
No. Example products, prices, and limits are illustrative prompts only. Set amounts based on your costs, capacity, and local requirements. The template does not provide pricing advice or represent actual seller results.
Can I use one template for a weekly menu?
You can reuse the page structure, but check and update the menu, availability, cutoff, and pickup schedule for each batch. Do not assume last week’s quantity or collection details still apply.
Is Preorder Form free to use?
Yes. Preorder Form is free when customers reserve online and pay you in person at pickup. You can set up a page, manage item quantities, and download customer email addresses, orders, batches, items, prep lists, and discount codes as CSV files. Stripe payments and automated email sending are planned paid features and are not live yet.
Can customers pay online?
Online payment processing is not available yet. The current free workflow lets customers reserve items online and pay you at pickup using an offline method you arrange with them. Stripe payments are planned for a future paid plan; do not promise a card checkout until that feature is released.
Last updated 2026-10-27.
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