Guides
Practical guides on recipe costing, event pricing, allergen compliance, and running a catering business in the UK.
Private Chef Pricing UK: How Much to Charge Per Head
A practical guide to private chef pricing in the UK. Covers per-head rates, how to calculate your true costs, and how to set prices that protect your margins.
3 April 2026
Food Cost Formula: How to Calculate Your True Cost Per Dish
The food cost formula explained for UK caterers. Learn how to calculate cost per dish, food cost percentage, and apply waste factors — with worked examples.
27 March 2026
PPDS Labelling for Caterers: What Natasha's Law Means for Your Business
A practical guide to PPDS labelling and Natasha's Law for UK caterers. Covers which foods need labelling, the 14 allergens, what goes on a label, and how to stay compliant.
20 March 2026
What to Look for in Catering Costing Software (UK Buyer's Guide)
A criteria-based guide to choosing catering costing software in the UK. Covers event scaling, allergen compliance, pricing, per-head costing, and what micro-caterers actually need.
13 March 2026
Recipe Costing for Caterers: How to Price Every Dish Accurately
A practical guide to recipe costing for UK caterers. Learn the costing methodology, calculate true dish costs, and avoid the margin-killing mistakes most caterers make.
6 March 2026
How to Calculate Food Cost Per Head for Catering Events
Step-by-step guide to calculating your true cost per head for catering events. Includes worked example for a 40-cover dinner party, the food cost formula, and margin targets.
27 February 2026
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Recipe costing, event pricing, and allergen tracking — built for UK micro-caterers.