Standardise your recipes and control costs down to the gram. Free download.
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A recipe describes how to make a dish. A recipe card (known in Spain as a ficha técnica) is a professional document that also includes exact weights, the cost of each ingredient, the total cost per portion, allergen information, a plating photo and preparation time. It's the professional, standardised version of a recipe.
Yes. The template lists the 14 allergens that must be declared under EU rules, each with its own icon. You just tick the ones that apply to each dish.
Absolutely. The card includes a recipe costing section where you enter the weight and price of each ingredient, and the cost per portion and the dish's food cost are worked out automatically.
The basic template is an editable PDF. The full pack includes an Excel version (for automatic cost calculations) and a PDF (to print and pin up in the kitchen).
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