Restaurant Food Cost Calculator
Know your true cost per dish — and price your menu to actually make money. Built for restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and bakeries.
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- Recipe cost calculator (unlimited recipes)
- Menu pricing tool with target margin settings
- Food cost % tracker by category
- Waste & spoilage log
- Weekly food cost summary dashboard
- Ingredient price update tracker
- Catering & event cost estimator
- Instructions PDF with setup guide
Built for food businesses
Most restaurant owners price by gut feeling — and wonder why they're busy but not profitable. This template gives you the numbers to price with confidence.
- Restaurants & cafes
- Food trucks & pop-ups
- Caterers & event food services
- Bakeries & specialty food shops
- Ghost kitchens & delivery-only concepts
Common Questions
How does the recipe cost calculator work?
You enter your ingredients, quantities, and current prices. The template calculates your cost per serving and suggests a menu price based on your target food cost percentage.
What's a good food cost percentage?
Most restaurants target 28–35% food cost. The template lets you set your own target and flags items that are above it.
Can I use this for catering events?
Yes — there's a dedicated catering estimator tab that calculates cost per head for events of any size.
Does it handle ingredient price changes?
Yes. The ingredient price tracker lets you update prices and instantly see how it affects your margins across all recipes.
Price your menu to actually make money.
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