Food Cost Per Serving Calculator
Recipe Costing
Calculate the cost per serving for a recipe
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Menu Pricing
Calculate the ideal menu price based on food cost percentage target
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Food Cost Percentage
Calculate your actual food cost percentage from menu price and ingredient cost
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Formula
Cost Per Serving = (Total Ingredient Cost x (1 + Waste %)) / Servings | Menu Price = Cost Per Serving / Target Food Cost %
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good food cost percentage for a restaurant?
Most restaurants aim for 25-35% food cost. Fine dining typically runs 28-35%, casual dining 30-35%, and fast casual 25-30%. Lower food cost percentage means higher profit margin per plate, but pricing must remain competitive.
How do I calculate food cost per serving at home?
Add up the cost of all ingredients used in a recipe (use unit prices from your receipts). Divide the total by the number of servings the recipe makes. Add 5-10% for waste and trimmings to get a realistic cost per serving.
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