FOOD SAFETY AT EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Hopefully all your burning questions have been answered after today’s session. We
have compiled a helpful reminder of things to consider when planning for food at
events and festivals.

EVENT ORGANISER CHECKLIST

CHEC
Level, flat ground for food stall.
stall
Access to clean water, either piped or ability to be accessed quickly and often. often
Power for fridges/cooking
/cooking (Available before the event opens) that has been
installed
stalled and tested by a competent person.
person
o Ensure that the outlet has given you it’s power requirements before the
event and that every outlet has the suitable
suitable rated power for intended use. use
o Ensure that during installation that cables don’tt create a trip hazard.
haz
Vehicle access for deliveries (if multi-day
multi day event) and emergency vehicles.
vehicles
Ensure there is suitable separation between stalls (fire breaks).
Ensure that all caterers have a dedicated hand-wash
hand sink unit and it is useable.
useable
Ensure you have thought about waste disposal, solid & liquid, so o it does not build
up.
If using LPG, are installations safety tested
Provide toilets exclusively for food handlers.
handlers
If a multi-day
day event ensure that any sleeping provisions are positioned
position an
appropriate distance from the catering outlet.outlet
Ensure that any LPG storage on site is sufficient but not excessive.
excessive
Ensure every outlet has appropriate fire-fighting
fire equipment.
Ensure that outlets have
ave enough area to prepare food. food
Pre-event
event documentation-
documentation are they a registered food business operator,operator can they
prove their competence.
competence

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Don’t
on’t be afraid to ask questions.

It is YOUR event and you need to ensure

ensure that standards are being
bein met
to protect you, your customers and your event.

WHO ARE WE?

We help organisations and events across the UK ensure they are compliant with
legislation and provide a safe environment for all. We aim to give sensible, realistic
advice that keeps you safe but not drowning in paperwork, all done by our friendly
approachable consultants.

Food safety is an important part of any event and our specialist

specialist consultants can take
care of this for you. We can pre-audit
pre audit caterers and also carry out on site audits to
ensure that standards are being met in the actual operations. Where trade and
public show exhibitors are providing food samples to the public,
public, we can ensure pre-
pre
audit and also be on site for the event to ensure they meet food safety requirements
and offer guidance. Throughout, our friendly consultants will take care of all food
safety matters, leaving you free to concentrate on running your event.
event.

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