Food Hygiene
Food Hygiene in Care Homes
Food Hygiene in Care Homes As a leading food hygiene training company, we understand the significance of maintaining excellent standards in any kitchen. Care homes are placed under just as much scrutiny when it comes to food hygiene standards as commercial kitchens. In this blog, we will explore the key aspects of food hygiene in…
Read MoreFood and Social Media
The impact of social media on a customer’s decision to buy food from your business is huge and, importantly, growing. The internet itself is not necessarily a new platform for food criticism; restaurant review websites are as old as the internet itself. However, more and more people make their consumerism choices based on social media…
Read MoreFood Hygiene Legislation
Food Hygiene Legislation Learning and applying what you learn in a food hygiene course starts with understanding the basic food principles and what pieces of food hygiene legislation inform them. These regulations are not just there to teach you the best practice. They are there to ensure employers and employees are held accountable for food hygiene…
Read MoreWhat are High Risk Foods?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) reported that in 2009 there were approximately 1 million reported cases of foodborne illness in the UK a year but in 2022 the number of cases had gone up to 2.4 million a year. Despite the alarming jump, most food poisoning incidents are not serious and you often get better…
Read MoreFood Allergen Labels
Food Allergen Labels – Why They’re Important The food we eat undergoes a lot of inspection and must meet many requirements before it eventually reaches us – this is to keep us safe and to stop serious incidents of disease. However, between the food industry lacking in adhering to strict standards and population’s general mistrust…
Read MoreFood Hygiene at Christmas
Food Hygiene at Christmas Turkeys are tricky. The centrepiece of most household’s Christmas dinner is far more difficult to get right than many people realise. There are similar difficulties if you are at a hospitality venue during the Christmas season. Every year, the person or venue cooking the Christmas dinner can look up the best…
Read MoreFood Allergen Poster
Food Allergen Poster – Why You Need One The responsibility for alerting customers to the presence of an allergen or potential cross-contamination is firmly with the food supplier. To make this process easier, we’ve created a free food allergen poster for you to pin up in the kitchen. It details the 14 major allergens, as…
Read MoreChoosing a Restaurant Location
Introduction While some people would believe that restaurant success is related solely to food quality, there are plenty of other contributing factors. Picking a suitable building and location can be crucial. In this article, we’re going to explore what you should consider when picking your restaurant location. Accessibility Accessibility for all potential customers is key…
Read MoreChopping Board Colour Coding
Chopping Board Colour Coding Have you often wondered why kitchens use chopping boards that are colour coded? And which colour chopping board should you choose for which food groups? In this article we have put together a guide on chopping board colour coding to answer all your questions, so keep reading to find out more.…
Read MoreFree Food Competitor Report
Free report with one of our online courses Opening and maintaining a successful food business is difficult. There are hundreds of external variables involved in food business success, such as the quality of your competitors and the local food hygiene reputation. To tackle these factors, you should be as informed as possible. So, to help…
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