Cost per Serving Calculator
Add what you paid for each ingredient and see the cost of the whole dish and of one serving.
The dish
Ingredients
Enter what you paid for the package and how much of it goes into the dish.
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Amount used
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Use the same kind of unit for the package and the amount: weight, volume or pieces.
Results
- Total dish cost
- Cost per serving
- Suggested selling price
- Gross profit per serving
The selling price is the cost per serving divided by the target food cost percentage. It does not include labour, energy or rent.
Good to know
- Count only what goes into the dish. A pinch of salt or a splash of oil is easy to forget, so add a small allowance for them.
- Trimming and cooking lose weight. Price vegetables and meat by the weight you actually cook.
- Restaurants usually aim for a food cost of 25–35% of the selling price.
Need to change cups or spoons into grams? Use the kitchen measurement converter.