Calculate the landed cost per pizza by adding the applicable purchasing charges to the case price and dividing by the number of pizzas received. This gives you a comparable buying figure before you add kitchen labour, packaging and other service costs. The calculation is straightforward. The important part is ensuring every quotation includes the same things.
Begin with the case specification
Chiara Cucina wholesale cases contain 14 pizzas, each measuring 11 inches. If the quoted case price is C, the basic product cost per pizza is C divided by 14. Use the actual quoted price for the flavour you are buying; do not assume all flavours have identical pricing.
Confirm whether the quotation includes any delivery charges or other applicable fees. Handle taxes according to your business’s accounting treatment so you do not compare one tax-inclusive figure with another tax-exclusive figure.
Work through an illustrative calculation
Suppose a hypothetical 14-pizza case costs $98 and an attributable transport charge is $7 per case. The landed cost is $105 per case, or $7.50 per pizza.
These are example numbers, not Chiara Cucina prices. They show why a quoted $7 product cost can become a different purchasing figure once charges are allocated.
If one delivery charge covers several cases, allocate it consistently. Dividing the total charge across all received pizzas is one simple approach when every item is comparable. Your accountant may use a different allocation method for mixed orders.
Keep purchasing cost separate from serving cost
The landed product cost does not include the person who cooks it, the takeaway box or the cost of an unsold prepared portion. Add those separately when deciding your menu price.
Also check what happens when a product is damaged, unavailable or unsuitable on receipt. An appealing quotation is more useful when the supplier’s order and discrepancy process is clear.
Build a reusable quote worksheet
Create columns for flavour, case count, pizzas per case, quoted case price and allocated purchasing charges. Add the quotation date and a note showing which costs are included.
Keep the original quote beside the worksheet. When pricing changes, replace the input rather than overwriting a calculation with a remembered unit cost.
Common cost questions
Can I calculate a cost before getting a quote? You can build the worksheet, but you need current pricing to produce a reliable business figure.
Should I compare whole pizzas of different sizes by unit price alone? No. Size, ingredients, preparation and intended selling format affect value. Compare the meal you will actually serve.
Talk to Chiara Cucina
Request a current wholesale quote from info@chiaracucina.com, including your postal code, preferred flavours and expected order volume.
Request wholesale information and include your business type, location, preferred flavours and expected volume. The team will confirm current pricing, availability, case composition and the supply window for your order.