Online Food Safety & Hygiene Training Courses
Keep food safe. Stay compliant.
Our CPD-certified food safety courses support compliance with UK food hygiene regulations in catering, manufacturing, and retail. From allergen awareness to HACCP, these courses help staff handle food safely and maintain high hygiene standards.
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Food Safety & Hygiene
Level 2 Food Safety – Catering
Ensure safety and reduce health risks in food catering environments.
This Level 2 course focuses on essential food safety practices tailored for catering settings. You’ll learn how to minimise hazards through proper premises hygiene, personal hygiene, risk assessment, pest control, and effective waste management. The training covers regulatory requirements and best practices to help maintain compliance and protect consumer health. It is ideal for anyone working in food preparation, service, or management within catering operations.
Course Benefits:
- Understand key food safety hazards and prevention methods in catering
- Learn hygiene and risk control procedures to maintain safety
- Comply with food safety legislation and standards
- Promote a safe and healthy catering environment
Approved by: CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM | CPD Units: 3 | Duration: Approximately 75 minutes*
Level 2 Food Safety – Manufacturing
Minimise hazards and maintain safety in food manufacturing environments.
This Level 2 course focuses on reducing health risks within food manufacturing settings through practical safety measures. You’ll learn about maintaining premises and personal hygiene, controlling risks, managing pests, and handling waste effectively. The course combines best practices from multiple safety standards to help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect both workers and consumers. It is ideal for anyone involved in food production or quality assurance within manufacturing environments.
Course Benefits:
- Understand key food safety hazards and prevention methods
- Learn practical hygiene and risk control procedures
- Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and standards
- Promote a safe working environment in food manufacturing
Approved by: CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM | CPD Units: 3 | Duration: Approximately 75 minutes*
Level 1 Food Safety – Manufacturing
Build a strong foundation in food hygiene for manufacturing environments.
This course introduces the essential principles of food safety within manufacturing. You’ll learn how to identify and minimise health hazards through hygiene, risk control, pest prevention, and waste management. Ideal for those entering or working in food production environments.
Course Benefits:
- Understand food safety basics in manufacturing settings
- Learn personal hygiene and workplace cleanliness practices
- Identify and manage risks effectively
- Comply with industry hygiene and safety standards
Approved by: CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality, IIRSM & IOSH | CPD Units: 2 | Duration: Approximately 50 minutes*
Introduction to HACCP Level 2
Implement food safety controls and prevent contamination risks.
This course explains the core principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). You’ll learn how to identify hazards, set control points, and implement corrective actions to protect food safety in your operation.
Course Benefits:
- Understand key HACCP terms and food safety principles
- Identify and control potential hazards
- Learn how to prevent cross-contamination
- Respond effectively when critical limits are breached
Approved by: CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM | CPD Units: 3 | Duration: Approximately 80 minutes*
Allergen Awareness
Reduce risk and safeguard individuals from allergic reactions.
This course outlines general and food-specific allergies, including the differences between allergies and intolerances. You’ll learn about the 14 allergens covered by legislation, common triggers, and practical steps for prevention and management. The course also explores symptoms, trends in allergy rates, and how to implement control and monitoring measures effectively.
Course Benefits:
- Understand types of allergies and intolerances
- Identify the 14 key allergens and food additives
- Learn to prevent and manage allergic reactions
- Improve safety through monitoring and controls
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes*
Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5
Maximise your food hygiene score through effective practices and preparation.
This course is ideal for anyone handling food and provides a full overview of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. You’ll learn how scoring works, what inspectors look for, how to manage food safety systems like Safer Food Better Business, and practical steps to ensure a top rating.
Course Benefits:
- Understand how the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme works
- Learn inspection criteria and scoring methods
- Implement systems to improve hygiene standards
- Take steps to achieve and maintain a Level 5 rating
