CalcMenu

What CalcMenu is

CalcMenu is recipe management software for professional kitchens, bringing recipes, food costs, allergen details, and compliance information into one system. Kitchen teams can create, scale, organize, share, and print recipes, then convert them into shopping lists. The software tracks ingredient prices and calculates plate costs automatically. It also provides nutritional analysis, allergen information, CO₂ impact, and Nutri-Score, with the available depth varying by plan. An AI assistant can suggest recipes, help optimize costs, and identify allergens. CalcMenu supports multiple locations, recipe versioning, yield scaling, and preparation instructions, and runs on Android, iOS, and the web. Its maker lists interfaces for SAP, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, TCPOS, Simphony, and Nicelabel, with other connectors available on request. The API covers recipe data, shopping lists, menu plans, nutritional analysis, real-time synchronization, and custom endpoints. CalcMenu is paid, with pricing on request. The homepage says there is no free plan and that self-service Starter, Pro, and Executive registrations are closed to new registrations. EGS, headquartered in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, says the first EGS CALCMENU version was developed in 1985.

Who it suits

CalcMenu is presented for hotels, restaurants, hospitals, food chains, chefs, nutritionists, procurement managers, and IT and finance teams. Its multi-location support, recipe and costing tools, and integration options suit organizations managing food operations across teams or sites.

Limits

There is no free plan. Enterprise access pricing depends on the number of sites and modules, while nutrition and compliance depth depends on the plan.

Getting started

1. Visit the CalcMenu website.
2. Request a demo or consultation from the maker.
3. Discuss the number of sites, modules, and required integrations.
4. Choose an access plan with EGS and arrange any required interface setup.

Verdict

CalcMenu may suit food-service organizations that need recipe management, food costing, and allergen or nutrition information across multiple locations. Buyers should contact EGS for pricing and integration details; self-service registration for the listed Starter, Pro, and Executive plans is closed.