Wine Pairing Cost Per Person (7 courses)
| Ingredient | Qty / portion | Unit | Price / unit (€) | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne / Sparkling (pour 1) | liter | — | ||
| White Wine (pour 2) | liter | — | ||
| Premium White (pour 3) | liter | — | ||
| Red Wine (pour 4) | liter | — | ||
| Premium Red (pour 5) | liter | — | ||
| Sweet / Dessert Wine (pour 6+7) | liter | — |
Cost per Portion
€0.00
Total Batch Cost
€0.00
Professional Tips for Accurate Costing
- Pairing pour size: 75 ml per course (10 pours per bottle).
- Aim for 28–34% beverage COGS on a pairing — slightly higher than à la carte.
- Mix one premium wine (€25+ cost) with 4–6 mid-range to balance perceived value.
- End with a sweet wine or fortified — adds €4–8 per pairing at 12% cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
5–7 typically. One per course, with the same wine sometimes spanning 2 courses if the flavour bridges work.
75 ml per course. A 7-course pairing = 525 ml of wine across the meal (about 70% of a bottle).
Sum the per-course wine cost (75 ml × cost per ml), divide by 0.30 for a 30% COGS target. €18 cost ÷ 0.30 = €60 selling price.