Food Safety Training Courses London 

Ensuring food safety is crucial for any food business. Whether you operate a restaurant, café, hotel or retail food outlets, maintaining high standards of food hygiene is not just a legal requirement, it's about protecting your customer’s health and well-being. 
 
To help your business maintain compliance and assist your staff with professional development in their line of work, we offer a range of accredited retail food safety courses for building practical skills and improving hygiene standards covering locations in London and the UK nationwide. 

Food Safety Training Courses 

QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF) 
In-House 
Course Description 
Caterers, know where food is cooked, handled and how it’s prepared? Develop new skills, knowledge, and understanding of applying good practice in the catering work environment. Recognise how to keep food safe from contamination and take personal responsibility for food safety, hygiene, hazards, and understanding procedures.. 

Food Safety Training Courses 

QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF) 
In-House 
Course Description 
Develop knowledge and gain an understanding of the importance of retail food hygiene. Participants will know how to maintain good practices in handling, processing, and preparing safe food. Safety procedures, risk assessment, reporting hazards and recognising spoilage only scratch the surface of this qualification. Guidance in the use of protective clothing, hand washing, understanding the importance of pest control and how food contamination can cause illness in the food retail environment. 

Food Safety Training Courses 

QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF) 
In-House 
Course Description 
Anyone working in the food manufacturing industry has a responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and to ensure the food is safe to eat. Attain a firm understanding on how working areas and equipment are kept clean. This qualification provides thorough guidance in minimising risk to food from contamination, importance of temperature control, date marking, stock rotation and dealing with spoilt food. All crucial to the food manufacturing sector. 

Food Safety Training Courses 

QNUK Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Catering (RQF) 
In-House 
Course Description 
This qualification is aimed at those in a supervisory role where food is prepared, cooked and served. Food operators can ensure compliance with food safety, legislation, monitoring of good hygiene, practice, and implement management procedures of the supervisor within a catering environment. 

Food Safety Training Courses 

QNUK Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail (RQF) 
In-House 
Course Description 
This qualification is aimed at those in a supervisory role where food is prepared, cooked and served. Food operators can ensure compliance with food safety, legislation, monitoring of good hygiene, practice, and implement management procedures of the supervisor within a retail environment. 

Food Safety Training Courses 

QNUK Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing (RQF) 
In-House 
Course Description 
This qualification is aimed at those in a supervisory role where food is prepared, cooked and served. Food operators can ensure compliance with food safety, legislation, monitoring of good hygiene, practice, and implement management procedures of the supervisor within a manufacturing environment. 

Why Food Safety Training is Essential 

Food safety training is essential for running a successful food business. Poor food hygiene can lead to serious health issues, legal penalties, and a tarnished reputation. By investing in food safety courses, you are taking proactive steps to protect your customers, staff, and your business. 
 
Our courses cover everything from basic hygiene practices to advanced safety protocols, ensuring your team develops competency and knowledge in food hygiene to a high standard. This is particularly important in a fast-paced city like London, where the food industry is highly competitive, and customer expectations are high. 

Comprehensive In-House Food Safety Training 

We understand that every business is unique, which is why we offer in-house courses that can be tailored to your requirements. Our expert instructors deliver courses at your premises, allowing your staff to train at their workplace. This approach ensures that the training is exclusive to your team and addresses your business's risks and challenges. 
 
Working in partnership with Qualifications Network (QNUK), an awarding body accrediting food safety courses in London offers you the peace of mind that your training adheres to the highest standards, catering for staffing experience at all levels. 

Types of Food Safety Courses Available 

Whatever your food safety training requirements, accredited courses are available for various staff responsibilities within the food industry. Equip your team from entry-level employees to supervisors with the knowledge to address food safety issues experienced at work. 
 
Available Courses: 
 
QNUK Level 2 Awards in Food Safety for Catering, Retail Food Safety, and Manufacturing — covering essential food hygiene principles for hands-on roles. 
QNUK Level 3 Awards in Food Safety Supervision for supervisory or managerial positions — focusing on advanced safety practices and compliance requirements in catering, retail, and manufacturing environments. 
Refresher Courses to keep your team updated on the latest regulations and best practices. 
 
Benefits of In-House Training 
 
Customised Courses: Tailored to the specific needs of your business and delivered in your own environment. 
Flexibility: Schedule sessions at a convenient time working around your operational commitments. 
Cost-Effective: Train multiple staff members together and reduce your training cost. 
Immediate Application: Improve food safety standards in your business on completion of the course. 
 
Achieve compliance and excellence in food safety, whether in catering, retail, or manufacturing sectors. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

 
Food safety training is essential because it helps to prevent foodborne illnesses, protects your customers' health, ensures compliance with legal requirements, and safeguards your business from reputational damage and legal action. 
 
It’s advisable to update food safety training every three years at a minimum. However, depending on the nature of your business and any changes in legislation or best practices, more frequent refresher courses may be necessary. 
 
Yes, in-house training can be customised. In communication with our customers, the courses can be tailored to address the specific challenges and risks associated with your business, ensuring the training is relevant to your business. 
 
Booking a course is simple. You can contact us directly via our website, email, or phone, and our team will assist you in selecting the right course and scheduling a training session at your convenience. 
 
All employees who handle food should undergo food safety training. This includes kitchen staff, waiters, food handlers, and managers. It’s beneficial for anyone involved in food preparation, storage, or serving. 
 
The basic course covers fundamental food hygiene practices and is suitable for all staff. The intermediate course provides deeper insights, making it perfect for managers. The advanced course is for managers and focuses on food safety management systems, legal compliance, and auditing. 
 
The food safety courses in our portfolio are accredited and recognised by leading industry awarding bodies to ensure your training meets the highest standards.