Using Erudus via your Wholesaler

This guide aims to discuss and explain how you can utilise the Erudus Catering tools free of charge, courtesy of your wholesaler.

How do I access Erudus through my wholesaler?

Wholesalers that use Erudus can grant their customers access to the Erudus catering tools at no cost to the customer/caterer. Not all wholesalers do this, so it's always worth checking! If you wish to know if your wholesaler grants access, feel free to get in touch with the Erudus Support Team at support@erudus.com


This is a great way to get access to Erudus and can help you, as a caterer, stay up to date and compliant with the products you use within your business. The catering tools also allow you to create unique recipes with Erudus data and store and share them in a comprehensive manner.

What are the Erudus Catering Tools?

Erudus provides a suite of tools specifically designed for caterers and food service professionals to help them manage product data, ensure compliance, and streamline their operations.


Recipe Builder

This is the central tool for caterers. The Recipe Builder allows users to create a digital, data-rich version of a dish by pulling in ingredients from the Erudus Data Pool. The primary benefits are:

  • Automated Allergen and Nutritional Analysis: As a caterer adds ingredients to a recipe, the builder automatically aggregates all the allergen and nutritional information from the manufacturer-verified data. This eliminates the need for manual calculations, which is both time-consuming and prone to error.
  • Costing and Yield Management: Caterers can input the cost of each ingredient and the recipe's yield (e.g., how many servings it produces). The tool then instantly calculates the total cost of the recipe and the cost per serving, helping with menu pricing and profitability.
  • Recipe Card Generation: The Recipe Builder can generate a comprehensive recipe card. This card includes the full ingredients list, a cooking method, and a clear breakdown of allergens and nutritional information. This is invaluable for staff training, kitchen consistency, and sharing with clients.
  • Allergen Matrix: Using Recipe Builder caterers are able to compile all of their recipes into one central allergen matrix, ensuring they can keep staff and customers aware of any allergens that may be present.

Menu Planner

Menu Planner is a powerful tool that automates the complex task of compiling and managing menu-wide data. It moves beyond individual recipes to provide a comprehensive, compliant, and easy to understand overview of an entire meal plan

  • Combine and Analyze Recipes: You can mix and match recipes you've created in the Erudus Recipe Builder to curate a menu for a specific day or a full week.
  • Generate an Aggregated Report: Menu Planner creates a single document that shows a combined overview of all the allergen, nutritional, and costing data for the entire menu.
  • Reference Intake (RI) Targets: You can set specific Reference Intake targets for a daily or weekly menu. The tool then calculates whether the meal plan is low in sugar, high in fiber, or rich in protein, making it perfect for environments where nutritional standards are closely monitored.

Erudus Search Tools

This is the core of the Erudus platform for all users, but it is especially important for caterers. It allows them to:

  • Verify Product Data: Caterers can look up any product they buy from their wholesaler and instantly access all its up-to-date, manufacturer-provided information, including the 14 major allergens and full nutritional data.
  • Check for Substitutions: If a regular product is out of stock, a caterer can use the search tool to find a suitable substitute from the same or another supplier and instantly check its allergen profile and nutritional values to ensure the menu remains compliant.

What to Expect After Signing Up?

Regardless of your sign-up method, gaining Erudus access provides numerous benefits for your catering business:

  • Confident Allergen Management: Instantly identify the 14 major allergens in thousands of products, crucial for protecting your customers and complying with regulations.
  • Accurate Nutritional Information: Access comprehensive nutritional breakdowns to help you offer balanced meals and cater to various dietary requirements.
  • Streamlined Menu Development: Utilize tools like the Recipe Builder and Menu Planner (available with Premium/Pro subscriptions) to quickly generate accurate allergen statements, nutritional facts, and costings for your dishes.
  • Reduced Risk & Improved Due Diligence: Have documented proof of product information directly from manufacturers, supporting your food safety management systems.
  • Enhanced Customer Service: Answer customer queries about ingredients and allergens quickly and confidently, building trust and a positive reputation.
  • Efficiency in the Kitchen: Your team can quickly look up product details on any device, whether in the kitchen or front-of-house, saving valuable time.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to the Erudus support team on 0333 121 8999 or via email at support@erudus.com

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