Operations Planning
Energy Cost Calculator
Understand your daily energy costs for LPG and electrical equipment so you can price accurately and plan efficiently.
Who Is This For?
Mobile caterers who want to understand their true running costs, compare energy options, and factor fuel costs into their pricing.
Key Benefits
What's Included
Equipment Database
Select your equipment from a library with typical energy consumption values.
LPG Calculations
Estimate gas bottle usage based on your equipment and trading hours.
Electric Costs
Calculate generator fuel or hook-up costs for electrical equipment.
Daily Cost Summary
See your total energy cost per trading day to factor into pricing decisions.
Sample Output
Example: Running a 2-ring LPG burner and griddle for 6 hours uses approximately 2.5kg of LPG (£6-8 per day at current prices).
Subscription Required
Access this tool with Business Toolkit (£5.99/mo) or Annual Pass (£99/yr). All plans include a 12-step startup guide, calculators, and daily logs.