Professional kitchen recipe specs
The recipe spec is the document that brings order to your kitchen: exact ingredients, costing, allergens, technique and plating. Without it every cook does the dish their own way and your cost runs wild. Here's what one should contain and how to generate them in seconds.
What a complete recipe spec must include
A professional recipe spec contains: dish name and category, number of portions, ingredient list with exact quantities, costing with cost per portion and price, the 14 declarable allergens, step-by-step method, timings and plating/storage notes.
Why your kitchen needs recipe specs
They guarantee the dish comes out the same no matter who cooks it. They let you train new cooks in hours instead of weeks. They serve as legal backup against health inspections and allergen claims. And they're the foundation for monthly food cost.
Recommended template and format
The practical format is a printable A4 with header (dish, portions, date), ingredient table with gross and net quantities, allergen table, numbered method block and footer with cost/price. RecipeRewriter Pro generates this format automatically in 4 visual styles.
Generate recipe specs in seconds with AI
Upload your recipe in any format — text, handwritten photo, PDF, Word — and get the full recipe spec ready to print. Includes costing, allergens and translation into 6 languages. Save everything in your digital recipe book.
Generate your first recipe spec for free
Text, photo, PDF or Word. In 30 seconds you have ingredients, costing, allergens and method.
Try RecipeRewriter Pro for free →Frequently asked questions
Are recipe specs mandatory in a restaurant?
European regulation (1169/2011) requires you to inform of allergens. The spec itself isn't mandatory but it's the solidest way to comply and prove it in an inspection.
How do I organise my recipe specs?
By family (starters, meats, fish, desserts) and by season. RecipeRewriter Pro lets you save, tag and search all your specs in a digital recipe book.
Can I edit an AI-generated spec?
Yes. Everything is editable: ingredients, quantities, prices, allergens and method. AI gives you the first professional draft, you fine-tune.
How much does generating a spec cost?
From €0.90 per spec with one-off credit packs, no subscription. First spec and recipe book free to try.
What format do specs download in?
Printable HTML and PDF. You can also copy the content to integrate into your management system.