About This Calculator
Precision Meal Planning
Coordinating multiple dishes for a Sunday roast or a dinner party? Use our oven timer to work backwards from your serving time. This tool is essential for complex meals where everything needs to hit the table hot at the same moment.
How to Time Your Roast
1. Determine Cooking Time: Check your recipe (e.g., 20 mins per pound for turkey).
2. Set Serving Time: When do you want to eat?
3. Calculate Start: Use Finish At mode. The result is when the bird goes in.
Chef's Tips for Oven Timing
Resting Time: Don't forget that large meats need to rest for 15-30 minutes after coming out of the oven. Set your 'Finish Time' to be 30 minutes before eating time.
Preheating: Ovens take 10-15 minutes to reach temperature. Start your preheat before the calculated start time.
Consistent Temp: Minimize opening the door to keep timing accurate.