Cloud Kitchen Order Margin (€20 order)
| Ingredient | Qty / portion | Unit | Price / unit (€) | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Revenue | pcs | — | ||
| Food Cost (25%) | pcs | — | ||
| Platform Fee (30%) | pcs | — | ||
| Packaging + Labour | pcs | — |
Cost per Portion
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Total Batch Cost
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Professional Tips for Accurate Costing
- Delivery platforms take 28–35% of revenue — your menu prices must absorb this.
- Cloud kitchen food cost target: 22–28% (lower than dine-in to absorb platform fees).
- Packaging adds €0.45–0.85 per order — never absorb into food cost.
- Top cloud kitchens net 10–15%; struggling ones lose money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Net margin 8–15% for well-run cloud kitchens. Many fail because platform fees and packaging eat margin. Direct ordering (your own website) doubles real margin.
Deliveroo, Uber Eats and JustEat charge 28–35% of order value. Plus client-side delivery fee (paid by customer). Some platforms charge additional listing or boost fees.
Higher menu prices (absorb fees), lower food cost (22–28%), direct ordering via own app/website (saves 25–30%), tight portion control, efficient kitchen layout.