FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is MenuForge?+
MenuForge is a chef-built platform for recipe development, ingredient costing, supplier price management and menu engineering, all in one workspace.
Who is MenuForge designed for?+
Independent restaurants, cafés, hotels, pubs, professional chefs, caterers and hospitality consultants who want accurate costings without juggling spreadsheets.
Can I import supplier prices?+
Yes. You can import supplier product lists from spreadsheets, then review products, pack sizes and prices and link them to your ingredients.
Does MenuForge calculate recipe costs?+
Yes. Recipe costs are calculated from the quantities and ingredient prices you use, with food cost percentage and gross profit shown against your selling price.
Can I build complete menus?+
Yes. You can combine recipes into menus with categories and selling prices, and review the costing and GP of each dish.
Can I export my recipes and costings?+
Yes. MenuForge supports Excel and CSV exports for costings and reports, and printable PDF recipe cards and recipe books.
Does MenuForge help with stock?+
Yes. MenuForge is an AI kitchen management platform that connects suppliers, ingredients, recipes, menus and stock in one place. You keep daily activity up to date and MenuForge uses that information to calculate stock, flag problems and prompt the next action.
Do I need professional culinary experience to use it?+
No. MenuForge is designed by a chef, but the workflow is straightforward for owners, managers and kitchen teams of any level.
How do I arrange a demonstration?+
Use the Book a Demo page to send your details and we'll be in touch to arrange a time that suits you.
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