Food Waste Reduction Calculator

Analyze food waste costs and identify potential savings by optimizing portion planning.

Total number of portions prepared based on expected guest count plus overage.
portions
Number of guests who actually attended and were served.
guests
Total weight of uneaten prepared food after the event.
lbs
Average cost of prepared food per pound including ingredients and labor.
$/lb
Cost to properly dispose of food waste including hauling and composting fees.
$/lb

Results

Waste Percentage:-%
Food Cost Wasted:-$
Disposal Cost:-$
Total Waste Cost:-$
Recommended Reduction:-portions
Savings Potential:-$
Reference: Industry average food waste is 15-25% for catered events. Target 5% overage above confirmed guest count. EPA estimates 30-40% of US food supply is wasted.