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How do I convert confirmed dietary choices and an expected mix into a reconciled meal plan?

Confirmed choices are preserved. Round option A to nearest whole meal and assign the remainder to B.

Open Catering option split

Try the worked example

These are the example inputs from Catering option split. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.

Headcount (guests)Confirmed option A (guests)Confirmed option B (guests)Expected A in remaining group (%)
125213440

Example result
Prepare option A · 49 meals

Who uses this?

Catering sales lead. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.

Where the idea came from

An independent restaurant can handle repeat orders through a direct customer handoff. This independent application adapts that idea to convert confirmed dietary choices and an expected mix into a reconciled meal plan.

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