Practical guides for running a food business.
Short reads on food cost, GST bills and stock wastage — each with a small calculator you can use right now. Written from what we run at a real bakery.
3 guides
How to calculate food cost and recipe cost
Cost every recipe down to one portion, find your food cost % and set a price that leaves a real margin.
GST billing basics for small food businesses
What a GST bill must show, CGST vs SGST vs IGST, inclusive vs exclusive prices, and B2B invoices.
Reduce stock wastage with FEFO batches
Use “first expiry, first out” so short-life items like cream and dairy are used before they spoil.
No guide matches that yet. Try “cost”, “GST” or “stock” — or ask us your question.
Where small food businesses quietly lose money.
We picked the topics that cost a bakery or café the most when nobody is watching.
Menu prices copied from the shop next door, not from what the recipe really costs.
Cost a recipeWrong tax split, missing GSTIN on B2B bills, and month-end surprises for your CA.
Read GST basicsThe new cream gets used first and the old tub goes in the bin.
Try FEFOAbout these guides
Are these guides free?
Yes. Every guide and calculator on this page is free to read and use. You do not need a LaSha account.
Are the numbers in the calculators real?
No. The calculators open with demo data so you can see how they work. Replace the numbers with your own purchase prices and selling prices.
Is the GST guide tax advice?
No. It is general information to help you understand GST bills. Rates and rules depend on what you sell and how you are registered, so check with your CA before you decide.
Who writes these guides?
The LaSha team, from what we run every day at La Saveur French Bakers in Jaipur, the bakery where LaSha was built.
Can LaSha do these calculations for me?
Yes. POS and GST billing are free up to ₹12 lakh annual billing. Recipe costing and batch-wise inventory are paid modules with a 14-day free trial.
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See recipe costing, GST bills and batch stock working together with your own menu — in a demo.