Posted by larry on March 25, 19100 at 21:19:14 :
In Reply to: Menu Pricing posted by Ron on March 13, 19100 at 18:40:43 :
Where can I obtain the CaterCalc spreadsheet to help determine pricing for my catering jobs, or any other recommended software?
: Help on menu Pricing
: In my on going effort to get proposals out I find I get stuck with some mental road blocks. The current one is that we got a call for a " Finger Food" reception from 1- 4 p.m. The function is a retirement party with a guest count of 150 to 200 guests. They will hold it at a local community center total budget $10 to $12.00 per person.
: With the use of the CaterCalc spread sheet I can now determine my fixed cost and staffing cost much quicker than, line by line, with a calculator method I used to use. Now I want to fine tune my menu pricing and am torn in two directions, The Chef in me wanting to do a completely new and different menu each time we get a call. I am beginning to realize this is really slowing us down and possible losing some jobs. I still see the need for unique menus but need to develop a faster method when a particular job is just cost driven.