AI Price Recommendation Example
| Ingredient | Qty / portion | Unit | Price / unit (€) | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cost | pcs | — | ||
| Target Food Cost % | pcs | — | ||
| AI Suggested Selling Price | pcs | — |
Cost per Portion
€0.00
Total Batch Cost
€0.00
Professional Tips for Accurate Costing
- Always benchmark new prices against 3 local competitors before launch.
- Round to psychologically sticky prices (€14.50 not €14.27) — measurable conversion lift.
- Test small price increases (€0.50–1.00) on bestsellers before menu reprints.
- App4Chef's AI Advisor analyses food cost, margin and category competition in one report.
Frequently Asked Questions
It analyses your food cost, target food cost %, kitchen complexity and local market pricing to recommend a selling price that maximises both margin and conversion.
Food cost per portion, kitchen prep time, ingredient seasonality, market price benchmarks, your menu mix, and historical sales of comparable dishes.
Within ±3–5% of the optimal market price. Always sanity-check against local competitors before finalising menu prints.