Recipe & Plate Costing
Know the exact cost of every recipe and every serving before it reaches the menu.
Built for restaurants, caterers, and food businesses
Stop guessing your food costs. Start pricing for profit.
PlateCost helps you calculate true plate cost, apply smart markup, track ingredients, and manage kitchen deadlines — all in one clean, professional mobile app.
✔ Recipe cost breakdowns
✔ Profit-focused pricing
✔ Inventory & order tracking
PlateCost Dashboard
Quick snapshot of business performance
Upcoming Revenue
$2,840
Estimated Profit
$1,965
Chicken Alfredo
$3.42 / plate
Steak Tacos
$4.18 / plate
Birthday Catering Order
Due Tomorrow
Everything you need to price with confidence
PlateCost is designed to help food businesses protect margins, simplify operations, and make faster pricing decisions.
Menu Pricing & Markup
Apply your target markup and instantly see suggested menu pricing and expected profit.
Smart Unit Conversions
Convert between kitchen units and ingredient-specific measurements without manual math.
Ingredient Tracking
Keep ingredient pricing, stock levels, and low-stock alerts in one organized place.
Orders & Deadlines
Track due dates, customer orders, and kitchen prep schedules so nothing slips through.
Profit-Focused Dashboard
See the numbers that matter most so you can run your business with clarity.
Why food businesses choose PlateCost
PlateCost is more than a calculator — it’s a profit tool built for operators who want a cleaner, smarter way to run the back of house.
Increase confidence in your pricing
Stop relying on rough estimates. PlateCost helps you understand your real costs so you can price dishes with confidence and protect your margins.
Save time on kitchen math
No more spreadsheets, handwritten notes, or calculator hopping. PlateCost simplifies costing, conversions, inventory, and orders in one place.
Built for growth
Whether you run a small catering business, a food truck, or a busy restaurant, PlateCost helps you stay organized as your menu and operations expand.
Premium, professional experience
PlateCost is designed to feel like a serious business tool — clean, modern, and focused on helping you make more profitable decisions.
Ready to price smarter and grow profitably?
PlateCost helps restaurants and food businesses turn costing into a competitive advantage. Start using a better system for pricing, inventory, and kitchen organization.