Deliveries, waste and display · free PDF
Free food waste log template.
Write down everything you throw away and why. After a few weeks the pattern shows you what to order less of.
A4, landscape. Free, no sign-up. Print as many as you need.
Business: ________Week commencing: ________
| Date | Item | Quantity / weight | Reason (out of date, spoiled, over-prep, plate waste) | Est. cost £ | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
How to fill it in.
- 1
Log waste as it happens, not at the end of the week.
- 2
Pick one clear reason for each entry.
- 3
Review weekly and adjust orders and prep.
The rules behind it.
- In England, businesses with fewer than the equivalent of 10 full-time employees must separate food waste from other waste after 31 March 2027. Larger businesses must already do so.
- Store waste in sealable containers and remove it from food rooms as quickly as possible.
Official guidance: GOV.UK: waste
Daybook helps you keep records. It does not give legal advice or certify training.
Read the guide
Food waste log: why keep one and how
Why a food waste log saves money, how to keep one in a cafe or restaurant, England’s food waste separation rules, and a free printable template.
Prefer it on your phone?
Cleaning and pest control, in Daybook.
Staff sign each check on their own iPhone with a personal PIN. Every entry is named and timed, and the office makes an inspection record for any dates.
See how Daybook does it →More deliveries, waste and display