Catering ROI Calculator

What could your catering operation get back?

Put in the shape of your operation. The calculator estimates the admin time and operating cost Spoonfed could hand back each year.

Your operation

Five numbers is enough for a first estimate.

Adjust the assumptions

These are estimates for modelling, not measured results from other customers. Change anything that does not match how you run.

Order handling

60%

Order amendments

65%

Invoice rework

70%

Delivery failures

40%

Food waste

15%

Trading pattern

See what it costs, and when it pays for itself

Pricing depends on sites, volume and how much of the platform you use, so we'd rather quote properly than guess. Send these figures over and we'll come back with a costed model: payback period, three-year position and where the savings land first.

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Pricing depends on sites, volume and how much of the platform you use, so we'd rather quote properly than guess. Send these figures over and we'll come back with a costed model: payback period, three-year position and where the savings land first.

How the Calculator Works

Contract catering comes with complexity, but your admin doesn’t have to. Plug in your numbers and find out how much ROI Spoonfed could deliver in year one.

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You enter your weekly orders, average order value, admin time, and staff costs.
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We compare your admin time to Spoonfed’s benchmark of 3.7 minutes per order.
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We calculate how much time you save across the year.
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We estimate your labor savings, based on your rate.
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We estimate revenue uplift based on improved efficiency and reordering.
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We subtract Spoonfed’s annual cost.
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That’s your ROI.

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How does the ROI calculator estimate my return on investment?

The calculator compares your current administrative time per order to Spoonfed’s benchmark of 3.7 minutes. It then projects your labor cost savings and revenue uplift based on improved efficiency. Finally, it subtracts Spoonfed’s subscription cost to deliver your net ROI, ROI ratio, and estimated payback period.

Why is 3.7 minutes used as the Spoonfed admin time?

3.7 minutes is based on time studies conducted across Spoonfed’s user base. It reflects the average time to manage an order using Spoonfed’s end-to-end automation, including ordering, amendments, confirmations, and invoicing, compared to manual or semi-manual workflows.

What does the revenue uplift calculation include?

Revenue uplift is estimated as a percentage of your annual order value, based on increased order frequency, improved accuracy, repeat ordering, reduced friction, and more effective customer re-engagement. It is calculated automatically using a 16.5% uplift coefficient, derived from empirical data across existing Spoonfed clients.

Is the ROI calculation based on one year only?

Yes, the ROI figures presented are based on a 12-month period and include both recurring and one-time costs. This provides a clear view of first-year ROI. In subsequent years, your ROI will typically improve, as the setup fee is non-recurring.

How accurate is the ROI result?

The result is an estimate based on your inputs and known performance benchmarks. While actual ROI may vary depending on operational complexity and user adoption, the model is designed to provide a credible, conservative projection aligned with real-world results.

What if I don’t know my exact admin time per order?

You can estimate it based on experience. If in doubt, many contract catering teams spend 15–25 minutes per order handling emails, confirmations, changes, and invoicing. Use a realistic average—this value heavily influences labor savings.

What does “Payback” mean?

It shows how quickly Spoonfed pays for itself. Calculated as the number of months until your savings exceed your subscription cost.