Annual Price Drift Example (top ingredient)
| Ingredient | Qty / portion | Unit | Price / unit (€) | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Price | kg | — | ||
| Year 2 Price (8% drift) | kg | — |
Cost per Portion
€0.00
Total Batch Cost
€0.00
Professional Tips for Accurate Costing
- Track top 30 ingredients (80% of cost) weekly across all suppliers.
- Build alerts for price changes above 5% — investigate immediately.
- Run an annual supplier negotiation cycle for your top 10 ingredients.
- Compare suppliers monthly — secondary suppliers prevent price hostage situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
On average 0.5–1.5% per month. Volatile categories (seafood, premium meat) can swing 10%+ in a week.
Multi-supplier coverage on top 10 ingredients, annual contracts where possible, weekly price tracking, and willingness to substitute when prices spike.
Yes — record each purchase and the app tracks the price history per ingredient per supplier. Recipes auto-recalculate when prices change.