AI Menu Visualization

AI Menu Visualization

Generate consistent, appetizing menu item imagery for restaurants and food services using each::sense — the intelligent AI agent that automatically selects the best model for your request.

Quick Start

Requires an each::labs API key. Get one at eachlabs.ai.

Using curl

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [
      {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "A menu item photograph of a classic margherita pizza: thin crispy crust, fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, and basil leaves, slightly charred edges from a wood-fired oven, served on a round wooden board, 45-degree angle, warm ambient restaurant lighting, appetizing and inviting, consistent clean background"
      }
    ],
    "stream": false
  }'

Using Python (OpenAI SDK)

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_EACHLABS_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="eachsense/beta",
    messages=[{
        "role": "user",
        "content": "A menu item photograph of a classic margherita pizza: thin crispy crust, fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, and basil leaves, slightly charred edges from a wood-fired oven, served on a round wooden board, 45-degree angle, warm ambient restaurant lighting, appetizing and inviting, consistent clean background"
    }]
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Streaming

Set "stream": true for real-time SSE responses, or "stream": false for complete result in a single response. Streaming is useful for showing progress in UIs; non-streaming is simpler for scripts and automation.

Tips for Menu Visualization

• Use consistent style keywords across all menu items — same surface, lighting, angle, and background.
• Specify the plating and dishware — match the restaurant's actual service style.
• Include portion context — describe the plate size and garnish for realistic proportions.
• Match the cuisine aesthetic — rustic for Italian, clean for Japanese, vibrant for Mexican.
• Optimize for digital — mention "delivery app photo" or "digital menu" for clean, well-lit images.

Examples

Appetizer Section

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [
      {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "A menu item photograph of bruschetta: three pieces of toasted ciabatta topped with diced tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze drizzle, arranged on a small white rectangular plate, dark slate surface, soft overhead lighting, clean menu photography style, delivery app ready"
      }
    ],
    "stream": false
  }'

Main Course

curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [
      {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "A menu item photograph of a grilled ribeye steak: medium-rare with visible grill marks, served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and grilled broccolini, a small ramekin of peppercorn sauce, on a large white plate, dark wooden table, warm side lighting, premium steakhouse menu photography"
      }
    ],
    "stream": false
  }'

Batch Menu Generation

# Generate a consistent set of menu item photos
ITEMS=(
  "Menu photo: chicken caesar salad with grilled chicken strips, romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan shavings, and caesar dressing, white bowl, dark slate surface, soft overhead lighting, clean menu style"
  "Menu photo: fish and chips with crispy beer-battered cod, thick-cut fries, mushy peas, and tartar sauce, served in a paper-lined wire basket, dark slate surface, soft overhead lighting, clean menu style"
  "Menu photo: a towering gourmet cheeseburger with double patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and special sauce, brioche bun, side of fries, dark slate surface, soft overhead lighting, clean menu style"
)

for ITEM in "${ITEMS[@]}"; do
  curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
    -d "{
      \"messages\": [{\"role\": \"user\", \"content\": \"$ITEM\"}],
      \"stream\": false
    }"
  echo "---"
done

Workflow: Full Menu Photography

1. Define the visual style — Choose surface, lighting, angle, and plate style for consistency.
2. Generate appetizers — Create images for all starter items.
3. Generate mains — Produce hero images for main courses.
4. Generate desserts and drinks — Complete the menu coverage.
5. Review for consistency — Ensure all images share the same visual language.
6. Export for platforms — Prepare images for print menu, website, and delivery apps.

Related Skills

• AI Food Photography — Professional food photography
• AI Recipe Visualization — Recipe process visuals
• Social Media Batch — Social media food content
• Text to Image — General image generation

Related Models

• flux-2-max — Photorealistic food imagery
• seedream-v4-5 — Appetizing visual quality
• nano-banana-pro — Rapid menu item generation

Documentation

• each::sense Overview
• each::labs API