Recipe costing
Enter pack prices, pack quantities, yields, and recipe quantities. Every line cost is calculated automatically.
Free restaurant costing spreadsheet
Calculate the true food cost of a dish.
Download a ready-to-use Excel template for recipe cost, usable yield, food cost percentage, gross margin, and suggested menu pricing.
✓ No signup✓ Editable formulas✓ Works in Excel
PlateLedger Food Cost Starter
Recipe cost$4.23
Food cost23.5%
Gross margin76.5%
IngredientYieldRecipe costProtein90%$2.50Rice / grain100%$0.38Vegetables85%$0.26
Inside the workbook
Useful numbers, without spreadsheet setup.
Margin calculation
See food cost percentage, gross margin, and contribution per plate from your current selling price.
Menu price target
Set a target food cost percentage and calculate a suggested selling price instantly.
Quick-start guide
A second worksheet explains the five steps and the assumptions you should verify.
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