Free Ramadan covers forecaster
Iftar transforms demand. Enter your normal covers, the expected uplift, and the number of nights to estimate covers per night, total Ramadan covers, and a prep buffer. Free and instant.
Forecast your Ramadan demand
Enter normal covers, expected uplift, and iftar nights.
Expected guests on a typical iftar night.
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Understanding the numbers
Why forecast iftar
Ramadan concentrates demand into the iftar window, often well above a normal night. Under-prepping means running out and turning guests away; over-prepping means waste. A simple forecast helps you staff, order, and prep to match.
Using the numbers
Treat the per-night figure as your planning target and keep a buffer (this tool suggests ~10%) for bigger nights, especially weekends and the last ten days. Pair it with set menus and pre-orders to smooth the rush.
Questions, answered
It varies widely by venue and location — anywhere from modest to several times normal. Use your own history if you have it; otherwise estimate and refine as the month goes.
It gives a per-night cover target and a Ramadan total so you can plan staffing, purchasing, and prep — with a buffer for the busiest nights.
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