A free pantry inventory list to print.
One page for the cupboards, fridge and freezer, with space for dates and a staples checklist. Free, no sign-up.
How do I keep a pantry inventory?
Write down what you have in each place (cupboards, fridge and freezer), with the amount and the best-before date, and mark what needs using first. Update it after each shop and check it before you plan meals. Print the list below, or let an app like Hestily keep it for you from a photo of your shopping.
Your pantry list.
Print it, or choose "Save as PDF" in the print window. Stick it inside a cupboard door and fill it in with a pen.
Pantry inventory
Updated: __________| Item | Amount | Best before | Use first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Amount | Best before | Use first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Amount | Best before | Use first |
|---|---|---|---|
Staples to keep in
- Rice
- Pasta or noodles
- Oats
- Flour
- Tinned tomatoes
- Beans or lentils
- Stock
- Cooking oil
- Vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Dried spices
- Onions
- Garlic
- Eggs
- Sugar or honey
- Bread
Or let the app keep it: hestily.com
Tips for keeping it up to date.
One list per place
Keep cupboards, fridge and freezer apart, so you check the right shelf. Fresh food in the fridge needs looking at most often.
Write the date, not just the item
A date tells you what to use first. For fresh food without a printed date, write the day you bought it.
Plan meals from the "use first" column
Before you shop, look at what is ticked to use first and build a meal around it.
Or let the app keep it
Hestily builds the same list from a photo of your shopping, keeps the dates and reminds you when something has three days or less left. The free plan has one photo scan a week and unlimited items added by hand.
Questions people ask.
What should a pantry inventory include?
The item, how much you have, its best-before date and where it is kept. Mark what needs using first, and keep a short list of staples so you notice when they run out.
How often should I update my pantry list?
After each shop, and whenever you finish something. A quick look before you plan the week's meals keeps it useful.
Is a spreadsheet or an app better than paper?
Paper is quick and needs nothing. A spreadsheet is easy to search but slow to fill in. An app like Hestily fills itself in from a photo and reminds you before food goes off.
Is this pantry list free?
Yes. Print it or save it as a PDF, with no sign-up. Hestily's free plan also keeps the list on your phone. See plans
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