Tried and tested recipes

We have been asked to be a little more informative with our knowledge, so we are giving away weekly recipes and tips for hospitality businesses of how to get the best margin for your product and ensure you are reviewing your recipes for cost increases.

Todays recipe is a batch recipe for Carrot Cake.

This recipe makes 144 portions so if you want alternative portions or just want to see this recipe in @Prepsheets format email us with what portion recipe you would like and we will send it on to you. Here’s an insightful tidbit: When this cake is sold within our café with full service, it falls under the 9% special hospitality VAT rate (currently in effect). However, selling it as a take-away item subjects it to a 13.5% VAT rate.

Are you aware of this distinction?

Make sure your team is informed, and check that your till system has the necessary settings to accurately handle VAT calculations. For each slice of cake sold in our café, this seemingly small difference amounts to 17 cents saved on VAT, contributing to cost efficiency. Let’s talk allergens. While common allergens like gluten (wheat), eggs, and milk are expected, it’s worth noting the Soybean allergen present in our cream cheese frosting. How comprehensive are your allergen considerations for your cake recipes?

We can also see that this portion of cake is 170g, and for the weight conscious that comes in at a very generous 567 calories. If you’re seeking more recipes or specific culinary insights, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help you succeed.

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This week after the storm, it’s all about soup. Brown bread recipe to follow next Monday.

Todays recipe is a batch recipe for Carrot, Coconut and Coriander Soup with Multi-seed Brown Bread.

This recipe makes 1 portion so if you want alternative portions or just want to see this recipe in @Prepsheets format email us with what portion recipe you would like and we will send it on to you.

Here’s an insightful titbit: When this cake is sold within our café with full service, it falls under the 9% special hospitality VAT rate (currently in effect). However, unlike last weeks cake because this is a hot savoury item as a take-away it is still subject it to 9% VAT rate. Let’s see what happens with the bread next week!

Do your team know about the difference in VAT between eat in and cold take away savour food?

Would you like us to include an explanation of this in an upcoming newsletter? Let’s talk allergens. The Sesame Seeds in this recipe come from our brown bread, it’s important to link allergens of all items being served so that your team have a clear understanding of where the allergens are coming from. How comprehensive are your allergen considerations for menu when adding items at service?

We can also see that this portion of soup is 300ml, and the bread is a good portion of 113 grams, this shows our soup is a good choice for the weight conscious as it comes in at a very palatable 440 calories. If you’re seeking more recipes or specific culinary insights, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help you succeed.

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Following on from last weeks, Carrot, Coconut and Coriander Soup with Multi-seed Brown Bread, here is the Multi-Seed Brown Bread recipe.

Todays recipe is a batch recipe for Multi-seed Brown Bread.

This recipe makes 210 single portions or 21 loaves if you want to sell a full bread. If you want alternative portions or just want to see this recipe in @Prepsheets format email us with what portion recipe you would like and we will send it on to you.

Here’s an insightful titbit: When this bread is sold within our café with full service, it falls under the 9% special hospitality VAT rate (currently in effect). However, unlike last weeks soup because this is a cold savoury item as a take-away it is subject it to 0% VAT rate. Do your team know about the difference in VAT between eat in and cold take away savoury food?

Would you like us to include an explanation of this in an upcoming newsletter?

Let’s talk allergens. This recipe has Wheat Gluten, it’s important that you identify which gluten is in your recipe. How comprehensive are your allergen breakdowns for Gluten and Nuts? We can also see that this portion of is 150g and comes in at a very nutritious 383 calories. If you’re seeking more recipes or specific culinary insights, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help you succeed.

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