Catering Reservation and Ordering System

Overview

This project is a web-based application for managing catering reservations and orders. It allows users to browse the menu, place orders, and manage reservations. Admins can add, list, and update food items, as well as manage orders and user authentication.

Features

• User authentication (login and registration)
• Admin dashboard for managing food items and orders
• Image upload for food items
• Real-time order status updates
• Responsive design

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, React Router
• Backend: Express, Node.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Notifications: React Toastify

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/catering-reservation-system.git
   cd catering-reservation-system

2. Install dependencies for both frontend and backend:

   # Install backend dependencies
   cd backend
   npm install
   
   # Install frontend dependencies
   cd ../frontend
   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the backend directory and add the following:

     MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

4. Start the development server:

   # Start backend server
   cd backend
   npm run dev
   
   # Start frontend server
   cd ../frontend
   npm start
   
   # Start admin server
   cd ../admin
   npm start

5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Admin: Log in to access the admin dashboard where you can add, list, and update food items, and manage orders.
• User: Browse the menu, place orders, and manage your reservations.