Free · as of 2026

Restaurant pricing calculatorWhat should
the schnitzel
cost?

Enter what the ingredients for one portion cost. The calculator shows the selling price for your target food-cost percentage — with the right VAT.

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Ingredients per portion (net)
30 %

Typical: food 25–35 %, drinks 15–25 %. The lower, the more is left for staff, rent and profit.

What are you selling?
Round price

Price for the menu

€14.50

  • Cost of goods€4.00
  • Selling price net€13.33
  • Selling price gross (7 %)€14.27
  • Actual food-cost percentage29.5 %
  • Gross profit per portion€9.55

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Simplified calculation without warranty, not tax advice. VAT rates as of 2026; please clarify the correct classification in individual cases with your tax adviser.

Good to know

  • Since 1 January 2026, 7 % applies to food — eat-in, takeaway and delivery. Drinks stay at 19 %, milk drinks with at least 75 % milk at 7 %.
  • Calculate drinks separately: at 19 % the gross price changes considerably.
  • Check your cost of goods at least twice a year — purchase prices change faster than menus.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate the cost of goods?

Add up the net purchase cost of all ingredients for one portion. Divide it by your target percentage to get the net selling price.

What is a good food-cost percentage?

As a rule of thumb, 25–35 % for food and 15–25 % for drinks. The lower the percentage, the more is left for staff, rent and profit.

Which VAT rate applies to restaurants in 2026?

Since 1 January 2026, 7 % applies to food — eat-in, takeaway and delivery. Drinks stay at 19 %, milk drinks with at least 75 % milk at 7 %.

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