Dish Configuration

Chicken Satay
£1.85 plate cost
Spring Rolls
£0.95 plate cost
Green Curry
£3.20 plate cost
Massaman Curry
£4.20 plate cost
Pad Thai (Chicken)
£2.80 plate cost
Pad Thai (King Prawn)
£3.40 plate cost
Example rate only — check your contract. Deliveroo and Uber Eats commonly charge ~30% (marketing tiers vary); Just Eat ~14% plus a service fee.
ThaiData estimate based on our dish-price and staffing data
Industry benchmark: 4.2% net margin (UKHospitality 2024)

Margin Analysis

£0.47
3.7%
Net Profit Per Dish

Cost Breakdown

Menu Price £12.50
VAT (20%) £2.08
Platform Commission £3.75
Ingredient Cost £3.20
Packaging Cost £0.50
Labor + NI (Net) £2.50
Net Profit £0.47

Margin Comparison

Industry Avg: 4.2%
Your Margin: 22.6%
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Shock Factor

Your profit margin is below the 4.2% UK hospitality benchmark — delivery commissions are consuming the dish margin.

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Note: Outputs are estimates for planning, not a substitute for your accountant. VAT is assumed at 20% included in the price (1/6 of menu price) — the standard rate for hot food. Platform commission is charged on the order value; VAT on commission is generally recoverable for VAT-registered businesses and is not modelled here. Commission and packaging defaults are editable. Labour should include employer NI, pension and holiday on-costs. Industry benchmark of 4.2% net margin: UKHospitality 2024.

Restaurant Profitability FAQ — 2026 Strategy

How much does Just Eat really cost in 2026?

Beyond the headline commission (typically 14-30%), 2026 operators must factor in the rising cost of labor used to prep delivery orders, which is now benchmarked against the £12.71 NLW.

Does the £10,500 Employment Allowance cover your delivery platform fees?

The EA offsets Employer National Insurance, not platform fees. However, by using the EA to lower your tax burden, you can effectively "fund" the commission gap on your delivery platforms.

2026 National Insurance Change: Impact on Kitchen Staff Costs

With the NI threshold dropping to £5,000 and the rate likely at 15%, the secondary cost of prepping a £30 delivery order has increased by approximately 2.1% since 2024.

Which delivery platform is most profitable for Thai takeaway?

Our defender models individual dish margins. Due to the high weight of rice and liquid in Thai cuisine, platforms with fixed delivery radii (like Deliveroo) often outperform those with flat-fee logistics for heavier orders.

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