Food Cost Calculator
Food cost calculator for restaurants and cafés. Enter ingredient cost and selling price to see food cost %, GP % and profit per dish.
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Ingredients
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Total ingredient cost£3.50
Food cost %25.00%
Gross profit %75.00%
Profit per dish£10.50
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About this calculator
Food cost % measures ingredient cost as a portion of the selling price. Lower is better for profitability. Most UK restaurants aim for 28–35%.
Formula: Food cost % = (Ingredient cost ÷ Selling price) × 100.
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Frequently asked questions
What's a healthy food cost percentage?+
28–35% is typical for casual dining. Fine dining often runs lower; quick-service can be higher.
Should I include packaging in food cost?+
For takeaway, yes — include all consumables directly attached to the dish.
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