A restaurant receipt lists each meal and drink, the quantity, the price, any service charge or tax, and the total paid. Use the free restaurant receipt maker below. Change the sample meals to your menu, add your restaurant name and download the PDF for your guest.
What to include on a Restaurant Receipt
- Restaurant name, address and phone
- Each meal and drink with quantity and price
- Service charge, if you add one, as its own line
- VAT and any state consumption tax you collect, each shown clearly
- Total, payment method and date
- Table or order number
Example: a filled Restaurant Receipt
The sample receipt is a table of three: two plates of jollof with chicken, one pounded yam with egusi, two glasses of Chapman and two bottles of water. Each line shows quantity times price. If your restaurant is registered for VAT, choose "Add 7.5% VAT" and the tool works it out. Some states, such as Lagos, also have a restaurant consumption tax, which you can add as a separate line.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Hiding service charge in food prices. Show it on its own line so guests know what they paid for.
- Adding VAT when you are not registered. Only charge VAT if your business is registered. If unsure, ask a tax adviser.
- No table or order number. It helps when a guest queries a bill later.
Need a different document?
- Cooking for an event? Use the catering receipt.
- Running a small buka or food stall? The same receipt works. Keep the items short.
Frequently asked questions
Do restaurants in Nigeria have to charge VAT?
VAT is 7.5%, and only businesses registered for VAT should charge it. Ask a tax adviser whether your restaurant must register.
What is the Lagos restaurant consumption tax?
Lagos State charges a consumption tax on food and drinks at hotels and restaurants. If you collect it, add it as its own line so the guest can see it.
Can I send the receipt on WhatsApp?
Yes. Download the PDF and share it from your phone.
Can I add a takeaway pack charge?
Yes. Add it as its own line item.
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