How To Remove E. coli From Lettuce
We’ve all seen the headlines – another food poisoning outbreak traced back to something as seemingly innocent as a salad. The culprit? Often, it’s pathogenic…
How To Start a Catering Business From Home in the UK
Have you always dreamed of turning your passion for food into a profession? Starting a catering business from your own kitchen is a fantastic way…
How Much Does a Personal Alcohol Licence Cost (UK)?
Thinking of stepping up to becoming a barman in a pub, or a supervisor position is a restaurant, or shop? Or perhaps you’re the person…
How to Get a Personal Alcohol Licence in the UK
Ever fancied stepping up to a manager role at your local? Or maybe you’d like to be the go-to person when someone needs to authorise…
When to Renew a Personal Alcohol Licence + How Long it Lasts
I often get asked by managers and bar staff, “My personal licence is nearly 10 years old, how do I renew it?” It’s a brilliant…
Essential Food Hygiene Wins Best Food Hygiene & Health & Safety Training Company 2025 – Three Years in a Row!
We are delighted to announce that Essential Food Hygiene has been named Best Food Hygiene & Health & Safety Training Company 2025 – marking our…
How Often Should Food Waste Be Removed from Production Area?
In any food production setup, cleanliness isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. It’s non-negotiable. And while most food businesses rightly obsess over sanitised surfaces and correct…
Cooling Food: How Long to Allow Food to Cool
Cooling food properly is not just best practice – it’s the law. And getting it wrong? That can lead to serious food safety risks, costly…
What To Do if the Food Waste Bin Is Not Suitable
You’d be surprised how many food businesses put up with dodgy bins, often because “it’s always been like that”. But if your bin’s in poor…
Why & How to Dispose of Food Waste Safely
Food waste isn’t just a kitchen nuisance – it’s a legal, environmental, and hygiene time bomb. And if you run a food business in the…
What Is a Cleaning Schedule & Why You Need One for Kitchen Safety
If you’re managing a food business or working in a kitchen, a cleaning schedule isn’t just helpful — it’s absolutely essential. It keeps your kitchen…
The 10 Benefits of a Cleaning Schedule
Creating a clean and safe environment doesn’t happen by chance — it happens by design. That’s where a cleaning schedule comes in. Whether you’re running…