Opening a hummus place: 2 pitas per plate, and what that means for your order
A hummus place serves an average of 2 pitas per plate. A place serving 150 plates a day needs about 300 pitas, and almost all sales happen between 10:00 and 15:00.
- Plates a day
- 100–200
- Pitas per plate
- 2 on average
- Typical hours
- 10:00–15:00
From menu to product
Which product goes into which dish.
Example order
Daily order for 150 plates. Pitas left at 15:00 are waste — order precisely.
| Product | Arrives as | Units | kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitas | Fresh | 300 | — |
| Total | 300 | — |
Equipment
- A pita toaster or griddle: warm pita is part of the experience.
Tips from the field
- Serve one pita and offer a second — it saves about 15% of pitas without hurting the guest.
- Yesterday's pitas become pita chips for the side.
Common questions
How many pitas for a new hummus place?
2 pitas for every plate you expect to sell, plus a backup stock in the freezer.
Opening a hummus restaurant?
Send us your menu and expected covers, and we will come back with a tailored order proposal.
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