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Some local authorities and government bodies run seasonal programmes that subsidise meals — for example the UK Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme or council-backed “kids eat free” summer schemes. You can set these up in storekit so the discount activates and expires automatically, applies at checkout without a code, and only covers qualifying menu items.

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What You’ll Need

RequirementWhy
storekit+ planScheduling and auto-apply are storekit+ features
Scheme datesThe start and end dates provided by the scheme organiser
Qualifying products or categoriesWhich meals or menu sections are covered by the scheme
Discount valueThe amount or percentage the scheme subsidises (e.g. 100 % off, or a fixed £ amount)

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Step 1 — Create the Discount

  1. Go to Discounts in the sidebar
  2. Click Add Discount
  3. Choose the discount type that matches the scheme:
    • Fixed discount — if the scheme covers a set amount (e.g. £15 per meal). See Fixed Discounts.
    • Percentage discount — if the scheme covers a percentage (e.g. 100 % off qualifying items). See Percentage Discounts.
  4. Enter the discount value as specified by the scheme

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Step 2 — Schedule the Discount

Set the discount to activate and deactivate automatically so it matches the scheme period exactly.
  1. In the Schedule section, set the start date to the first day of the scheme
  2. Set the end date to the last day of the scheme
  3. The discount will only be usable between these dates — no manual toggling needed
For full details see Scheduling Discounts.
If the scheme only runs on certain days of the week (e.g. weekdays only), combine scheduling with day and hour restrictions to narrow it further.

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Step 3 — Enable Auto-Apply

Turn on auto-apply so customers receive the discount automatically at checkout — they won’t need to enter a code.
  1. Toggle Auto-apply on
  2. The discount will appear in the customer’s cart as soon as their order meets the conditions
For full details see Auto-Applied Discounts.
Auto-apply requires storekit+. If you don’t see the toggle, check that your venue is on the storekit+ plan.

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Step 4 — Target Qualifying Products

Most schemes only cover specific meals. Use targeting to restrict the discount to the right items.

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Option A — Target by Category

Best when an entire menu section qualifies (e.g. a “Kids Meals” category).
  1. Under Applies to, select Specific categories
  2. Choose the categories that contain qualifying items

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Option B — Target by Product

Best when only individual items qualify.
  1. Under Applies to, select Specific products
  2. Search for and select each qualifying product
If you don’t already have a dedicated category for scheme-eligible items, consider creating one (e.g. “HAF Eligible Meals”). This makes targeting straightforward and lets you add or remove items in one place. See Categories.

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Step 5 — Review and Save

Before saving, double-check:
  • Discount type and value match the scheme requirements
  • Schedule start and end dates are correct
  • Auto-apply is toggled on
  • Targeting covers exactly the qualifying products or categories
Click Save. Place a test order to confirm the discount applies as expected.

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Optional Settings

Depending on the scheme rules you may also want to configure:
SettingWhen to useLink
Day / hour restrictionsScheme only applies on certain days or during certain hoursLimiting Availability
Order type restrictionsScheme only applies to dine-in, takeaway, or deliveryLimiting Availability
Minimum spendScheme requires a minimum order valueMinimum Spend & Maximum Discount
Maximum discountYou want to cap the discount amount per orderMinimum Spend & Maximum Discount

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Troubleshooting

Auto-apply is a storekit+ feature. Confirm your venue is on the storekit+ plan by going to Settings → Subscription. If you need to upgrade, contact your account manager or visit the storekit pricing page.
Work through this checklist:
  1. Is the discount toggled on? — Open the discount in Discounts and check it is active.
  2. Are the schedule dates correct? — The current date must fall between the start and end dates. Dates use your venue’s configured timezone.
  3. Does the order contain qualifying items? — If targeting is set to specific categories or products, only those items trigger the discount.
  4. Is another discount already applied? — Only one discount applies per order by default. If a customer has entered a code, the auto-applied scheme discount may not stack.
  5. Are day/hour restrictions blocking it? — If you added availability limits, make sure the current day and time fall within the allowed window.
Check your targeting settings. If you selected Specific categories, any product added to that category is automatically included — even items added after the discount was created. Switch to Specific products targeting if you need exact control over which items qualify.
Verify the end date in the schedule section. If the date is correct, clear your browser cache and refresh. Times are interpreted in your venue’s configured timezone — ensure the end time accounts for this.