Food cost calculator for a single dish
List the ingredients in one portion and the price you sell it at. See your food cost percentage and margin instantly.
IngredientQty₹ per unit
Quantity and price use the same unit, such as kg, litre or piece.
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Food cost percentage
25.5%
- Cost per portion
- ₹56.20
- Selling price
- ₹220.00
- Gross margin per portion
- ₹163.80
- Price for a 30% food cost
- ₹187
How to use it
For each ingredient enter the quantity used in one portion and the price you pay per kg, litre or piece. Cost per portion is the sum of all ingredient costs. Food cost % = cost per portion / selling price x 100.
Many restaurants aim for roughly 28% to 35% food cost, but the right target depends on your format, rent and wastage. Include garnish, oil and packing in the ingredient list for a realistic number.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a good food cost percentage?
- It varies by format. Many restaurants target around 28% to 35%. Set your own target per category and review dishes that drift above it.
- Should I include wastage?
- Yes. Add a line for trimming and wastage, or use the usable yield rather than the purchase weight, so the cost matches what actually reaches the plate.
- Can software track this automatically?
- Yes. Tabla attaches a recipe to each dish, shows food cost % per dish and deducts stock from every sale.
Skip the manual work
Tabla does this on every bill, with GST billing, KOTs, inventory and reports from Rs 1,499 per month.