Buffet Food Cost Calculator

How to Use the Calculator

1. Add each food item to the calculator by clicking the "Add Food Item" button.
2. For each food item, enter the name, quantity in kilograms, and price per kilogram.
3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the total cost of all food items.
4. The total cost will be displayed in the results section.

Calculator Formula

The calculator uses the following formula to calculate the total cost:

Total Cost = Σ (Quantity × Price per kg)

This means that for each food item, the calculator multiplies the quantity by the price per kilogram, then adds up the costs of all items to give the total cost.

Practical Applications

The Buffet Food Cost Calculator can be used by:

• Event planners to budget for food at buffets
• Catering businesses to estimate food costs
• Restaurants to calculate buffet pricing
• Individuals organizing large gatherings to manage food expenses

Example

Suppose you're planning a buffet with the following items:

• Chicken: 50 kg at €12/kg
• Salad: 30 kg at €8/kg
• Bread: 20 kg at €5/kg

Using the calculator:

• Chicken cost: 50 kg × €12/kg = €600
• Salad cost: 30 kg × €8/kg = €240
• Bread cost: 20 kg × €5/kg = €100

Total cost: €600 + €240 + €100 = €940