ChefBid PRO calculates exact quantities, compares vendor prices, and builds your full event cost in seconds — so you cook smarter and profit more.
| Item | Per Person | Total | Best of 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | 6 oz | 110 lbs | $341 ★ |
| Asparagus | 4 oz | 68 lbs | $149 ★ |
| Potatoes | 5 oz | 86 lbs | $72 ★ |
| Dinner Rolls | 2 each | 330 rolls | $89 ★ |
You're talented in the kitchen. But calculating food costs, comparing vendor prices, and building event proposals takes hours — time you don't have. One miscalculation and your margin disappears.
Type your menu naturally — "grilled salmon, roasted asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes for 150 guests." No forms, no templates.
Add up to 5 vendors — broadline distributors, wholesale clubs, local markets, or specialty suppliers. Tag each by type and AI prices each item accordingly.
Instantly see portions per person, total quantities with waste buffer, vendor prices side-by-side, best deal highlighted — and your total food cost.
Describe any menu and AI calculates exact professional catering portions per person, scaled to your guest count with a 10% waste buffer built in.
Compare up to 5 vendors — Sysco, US Foods, Restaurant Depot, Gordon Food Service, local markets, specialty suppliers. Tag each by type (broadline, wholesale club, local market). Best deal highlighted per item and in totals.
Enter food, labor, and overhead — see your margin instantly. Get AI-powered pricing strategy and market rate guidance for your event type and region.
Full service vs. drop-off logic built in. Enter your staff, rates, and hours — get a live line-by-line labor breakdown. Drop-off adds separate cook and delivery time.
Every event saved to your account. Export a professional branded PDF report for your records or to share with clients and team members.
Ask follow-up questions after any analysis — "how do I cut food cost 15%?" or "what's a protein substitute under $4/lb?" Get instant, expert answers.
Price events accurately, protect your margins, and win more bids with professional-grade cost analysis.
Track ingredient costs across vendors, optimize menu pricing, and keep food cost percentages where they need to be.
Scale recipes to any event size, compare supplier prices, and know your true cost per plate before every service.
Create polished client proposals backed by real numbers. Show clients exactly what they're getting and why it's worth it.
As a chef, your time is worth more than spreadsheets. ChefBid PRO was built from real kitchen experience — because the chef who knows their numbers is the chef who stays in business.
Join thousands of food professionals who price with confidence, source smarter, and protect their bottom line.