Menu planning and costing

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're planning a menu for a party. You need to pick dishes and work out how much they cost.

2. 2

   What's the first thing you need to know before planning a menu?

3. 3

   Plan a menu for 4 guests. Choose one starter, one main, and one dessert from the options.

4. 4

   Let's cost a menu for 4 guests: Starter £2 each, Main £5 each, Dessert £3 each.

5. 5

   What's the total cost if you swap the starter to £3 each? (Main still £5, Dessert £3, 4 guests)

6. 6

   Now plan a menu for 6 guests. Starter £2, Main £4, Dessert £2.50 each. Drag coins to show the total.

7. 7

   If your budget is £50, can you afford a menu costing £44 for 4 guests?