diff --git a/datacenterlight/models.py b/datacenterlight/models.py
index a67d108c..86158394 100644
--- a/datacenterlight/models.py
+++ b/datacenterlight/models.py
@@ -45,6 +45,18 @@ class VMPricing(models.Model):
             if not self.vat_inclusive else 'NO_VAT', ]
         )
 
+    @classmethod
+    def get_vm_pricing_by_name(cls, name):
+        try:
+            pricing = VMPricing.objects.get(name=name)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(
+                "Error getting VMPricing with name {name}. "
+                "Details: {details}".format(name=name, details=str(e))
+            )
+            pricing = VMPricing.get_default_pricing()
+        return pricing
+
     @classmethod
     def get_default_pricing(cls):
         """ Returns the default pricing or None """