Cooking Time Planner
Plan multiple dishes and courses so everything is ready exactly when you want it, with each item's own cooking method and start time worked out for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool free?
Yes. Calchemy tools are free to use in your browser.
Is my data uploaded?
No. The tools are designed to run locally in your browser unless clearly stated otherwise.
How does the planner work out start times?
It works backward from each course's ready time: for every item you add, it subtracts that item's cooking duration from its course's ready time to get a start time, then lists every item across all courses in the order you need to start them.
Can I use it for more than one course?
Yes, choose up to three courses. Course 1 has its own ready time, and each later course is scheduled a number of minutes after the previous course is ready, so a starter, main and dessert can all be timed relative to each other.
Does it account for different cooking methods?
You choose a cooking method label (oven, hob, microwave, air fryer, slow cooker, grill/BBQ, rest/standing or no-cook) for each item, mainly so the schedule is easy to read at a glance. The timing itself is driven by the duration you enter, since cook times vary a lot by appliance and recipe.