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Frying Oil Cost Calculator
Cost a dish the way it really comes out of the kitchen – trim and cooking loss included – and see the price you need for your GP.
Why frying oil belongs in your costings
ONE WEEK OF OIL
3.5 drums of 20 litres at £35 = 70 litres, £122.50.
Across 1,200 fried portions
58.3 ml and 10.21p per serve.
A PORTION OF CHIPS
Sells at £4.50, or £3.75 excl. VAT.
10.21p of oil not on the costing card = GP overstated by 2.7% points.
Every fried dish on the menu is out by the same amount if it's not included.
If it goes into the food, it’s a food cost.
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