How to Create Recipe Cards

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Build recipes to track stock usage and control food or product costs.


Recipe Cards let you define the stock items and quantities used to create a menu item, product, or package. This ensures accurate stock deductions and helps control costs.

For example, you can create a recipe for a Hawaiian Pizza that tracks the use of pizza base, cheese, ham, and pineapple.

This guide shows you how to create a new Recipe Card and explains when to use Per Person or Per Group quantities.

Steps to Create a Recipe Card

  1. Go to:

    Stock > Recipe Cards


  2. Click:

    + New Recipe Card


  3. Enter Recipe Card Details:

    • Name:

      Enter the name of the recipe (e.g., "Hawaiian Pizza").

    • Quantity:

      Enter the default quantity for this recipe (e.g., 1.00).

      Quantity Type:

      Select one:

      • Per Person — use this if the recipe is portioned per individual (e.g., 1 pizza per person).

      • Per Group — use this if the recipe covers multiple people or a batch (e.g., punch bowl for 10, tray of 12 brownies).

    • Location:

      Choose where this recipe will be used in your business (Note - single venue businesses will only have one location to tag)

  4. Add Stock Items and Quantities:

    For each ingredient:

    • Stock Item: Start typing to search and select (e.g., "Pizza Dough", "Mozzarella Cheese").

    • Quantity: Enter the amount used in this recipe.


  5. Save the recipe card.

Example: Hawaiian Pizza Recipe Card

Stock Item

Quantity

Pizza Base

1 each

Mozzarella Cheese

150 g

Sliced Ham

100 g

Pineapple Chunks

80 g

Tomato Sauce

50 g


  • Name: Hawaiian Pizza

  • Quantity: 1.00

  • Quantity Type: Per Person (this recipe makes 1 pizza for 1 person)

  • Location: Melbourne, VIC

When to Use Per Person vs. Per Group

  • Per Person:

    Use this if the recipe is meant for a single serving or portion — like a pizza, burger, or drink. This ensures stock usage scales correctly when selling multiple units.

  • Per Group:

    Use this if the recipe is designed for a batch or group — like a shared platter, group meal, or bulk prep (e.g., soup pot, punch bowl, tray of desserts).

Why Create Recipe Cards?

  • To track ingredient usage automatically when items are sold.

  • To control food and product costs by measuring precise stock amounts.

  • To standardize preparation across locations.