The Cost to Quote System

From guest count to grocery list to final quote — two connected Excel calculators that price every order with mathematical precision. Save vs. buying separately.

Stop guessing what to charge. The Cost to Quote System is the exact two-step workflow a working charcuterie business uses to turn "we're having 40 people" into a confident, profitable quote in minutes.

Step 1 — The Portion & Sourcing Matrix. Enter your guest count, pick your event type (appetizer, heavy, or meal replacement), and the sheet instantly calculates your full shopping list — exact weights for every ingredient category, in both metric and imperial, plus a rounded "buy at least" list for real-world purchasing.

Step 2 — The Interactive Pricing Engine. Carry your total ingredient cost into the Pricing Engine, add your prep hours, and it calculates your recommended retail price — with waste buffer, your labor properly paid, and your target profit margin locked in. You'll also see your total profit in dollars and the recommended price per guest.

The two tools are designed to feed into each other — the Matrix produces the number the Engine starts from. Together they replace hours of spreadsheet-building and the most expensive mistake in food entrepreneurship: forgetting to charge for your own time.

Set your standards once (labor rate, slippage %, target margin) and every future quote is consistent, profitable, and audit-ready.

Format:2 Excel files (.xlsx), instant download. Works in Excel and Google Sheets.

Want it all? Both calculators are included in the Business Growth Suite (CA$297) along with the Master Blueprint, the Client Journey Templates, and a 30-minute 1:1 strategy session. https://payhip.com/b/Su0gM