Incorporating My Local Foodie and Costimator into our operations has given us the much needed transparency and control. Our food costs are now consistently optimised.

We engaged My Local Foodie in March of 2024. The impact on my business has been remarkable. By August of 2024, my food GP had dropped by 8% and I am getting rebates from suppliers that we never knew were available. The program is simple, easy to use and effective. The customer service from Dan has been first rate. His understanding of change management in the kitchen area was paramount to the success of the program. He guided the kitchen team through the process and ensured their full engagement in the program. I highly recommend My Local Foodie for any food operation.

Working with My Local Foodie & Costimator was the best decision our company ever made. From purchasing to costing to stocktaking it has made kitchen management a breeze. Reducing hours of counting and data entry for stock taking to having better control costing and pricing menus. Client Success Managers who take the time to make sure the system is tailored to each outlet with hands on support and teaching everyone how it works. 100% Number one fan of the system and would recommend to everyone.

In my twenty-plus years as a chef, I have utilised a variety of ordering/stocktaking systems, and other software and nothing is comparable to Costimator and the support the MLF team (My local foodie) provides. The program allows me to perform my monthly stocktaking, menu costing and ordering platform all in one. It gives me instant reports on COGS and top and bottom sellers within my menu at any given time which allows me to keep within budget, saving the business money and myself time. For a chef, to have this tool at my disposal is essential to be able to create a profitable kitchen. My personal favourite part of the system has been being able to provide accurate reporting to my CEO.I am able to back my decisions with information not just guess work enabling me to improve the business. Dreaded stock take is no longer a headache or a disruptive event within my day. Just a few hours of my morning and it is completed. "Nice" My MLF representative Dave is only a call away with all the support I need. If I have a problem, he has the answer in a timely manner or talks me through the process to get it resolved. He continues to keep an eye on my account, advising me of issues if they arise or product/suppliers that would be suitable for my business needs, thus helping it grow. The menu writing and costing feature is where this system is beneficial for me as a Head chef. What took me weeks, is now reduced to days with all recipes written in the program using pantry lists. Once it goes live, the new menu connects to our pos system updating the data base so it is ready for stocktake at the end of the month. Admin appreciate that. Thank you MLF team for assisting me in growing my kitchen.

From my experience with ordering platforms like Costimator a key difference is the partnership and mutual respect between MLF and SEG. Having reps and staff that are from the industry that genuinely care and understand the restraints that chefs have in Melbourne. The team at MLF are very solution based with a direct result focussed response to every challenge that comes up. For example, having a vision of a product for a new menu but no time to source it MLF come to the party with multiple options from various suppliers. We had a supplier go into liquidation and with the help from MLF had a new supplier ready to deliver the following day. MLF only work with reputable suppliers which makes Costimator a great tool, with no wasting time sifting through the weeds of suppliers. Having the ability to see multiple locations cost centres is invaluable as it gives me the ability to control food cost from wherever I am. Utilising a central cost centre for recipe building and costing allows me to ensure that all locations are using the most up to date versions of the menus and recipes. I consider MLF a partnership because of the level of care they have for us and our company’s growth and success, I have worked with a lot of reps and companies that are not as involved or willing to help. There is no task that is too hard or out of the realm of MLFs assistance. They are always willing to offer training, help, or guidance on all things Costimator when we hire new staff which saves me a lot of time. I love being able to bounce my silly ideas for menus with someone from MLF who will either hype me up with finding the products or keep me grounded with realistic substitutes. Thanks.

I’ve been an MLF customer for over 10 years and have been using Costimator for the same amount of time. I must say, it’s hands down the best system to navigate. It has been a key tool in helping us control our COGS, track sales, and make improvements where needed. Costimator makes it easy to navigate through different products and has supported us in making smarter decisions when it comes to menu planning. What truly sets MLF apart is the consistent support we’ve received over the years, genuine advice, strong market understanding, and deep industry knowledge. Highly recommended.