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Operations 3 min readFebruary 20, 2026by Dishboard

How to plan ingredient orders with Shopping List

Turn your menu into a structured ingredient list so nothing gets missed when ordering.

Before a busy service or a bulk order, knowing exactly what you need across every recipe saves time and reduces waste.

What Shopping List does

Dishboard's Shopping List pulls together the ingredients from your menu items and prep recipes into one view. Instead of cross-referencing individual recipe cards, you get a single list you can work through when ordering from suppliers.

How to use it

  • Open Shopping List from the sidebar.
  • Select the menu items or prep recipes you plan to run.
  • Review the aggregated ingredient quantities.
  • Use the list to check stock and build your supplier order.

    • Available on Free and Pro

    Shopping List is available to all Dishboard users. No Pro plan required.

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