Scaling Meal Servings

Pro Feature

Recipinned makes it easy to scale your meal plans based on the number of people you’re serving. You can set default serving sizes and make day-specific adjustments as needed.

Video Tutorial

Two Ways to Scale Servings

There are two approaches to changing the number of meals:

  1. Adjust the default for all meals going forward
  2. Override for a specific day when you have different attendance

Adjusting Default Number of People to Feed

Use this method to set your standard serving size that will apply to all new meal plans.

Steps:

  1. Access Meal Plan Settings

    • Go to your meal plan page
    • Click the settings button
    • Select “Meal Plan Settings”

  2. Update Default Servings

    • Scroll down to the “Meal Plan Servings” section
    • Update the number to your desired default
    • Click Save

Default Servings Settings

This setting will apply to all future meals you add to your calendar.

Adjusting Servings for a Specific Day

Use this method when you need to serve a different number of people on particular days (special events, lower attendance, etc.).

Steps:

  1. Navigate to Meal Plan Page

    • Go to your meal plan calendar view

  2. Select the Meal to Scale

    • Find the meal you want to adjust
    • Click the “for #” button next to the meal (e.g., “for 20”)

Scaling Specific Meal

  1. Update the Number
    • Enter the new serving count for that specific day
    • Click Save
    • Notice the date indicator shows this is for a specific day only

Day-Specific Serving Update

When to Use Each Method

Default Settings - Use When:

  • Setting up your facility’s standard capacity
  • Most days serve the same number of people
  • You want consistency across your meal planning

Day-Specific Overrides - Use When:

  • Special events with more attendees
  • Holidays with reduced attendance
  • Temporary changes in capacity
  • Testing different serving sizes

Benefits of Proper Scaling

Accurate Shopping Lists: Ingredient quantities automatically adjust based on serving sizes

Waste Reduction: Prepare the right amount of food for your actual attendance

Cost Control: Purchase appropriate quantities to match your needs

Nutrition Compliance: Maintain proper nutritional standards regardless of serving size

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