Food Cost & Menu Pricing Calculator
Add your ingredient costs, set your target food-cost %, and get a menu price that protects your margin. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is saved or sent.
Your dish
Enter what it costs you to make one batch.
IngredientCost ($)
Suggested menu price
$0.00
Set a target food-cost % to start
Total batch cost$0.00
Cost per plate$0.00
Gross profit / plate$0.00
Charm price (.95)$0.00
Industry rule of thumb: most full-service restaurants target a 28–35% food cost. Lower % = more margin, but price for your market.
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