Our Food Safety Training and Courses
Food Allergy Friends is a Highfield Qualifications approved centre. All our training and courses are Highfield accredited. This guarantees that your training is to the highest possible standard. Founder and training consultant Stella is your expert in allergen management and food safety.
Suffering a lifetime of food allergies herself, she is passionate about sharing her extensive knowledge and experience to help you cater effectively, confidently, and safely.
We understand that there is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to training and courses. This is why we work with you Face-to-Face, not unattended, faceless online programmes. We work through a mix of Zoom and on your own site in your own environment.
Through our Cater Allergy Safer packages, we can tailor your learning to suit your exact needs and desired outcomes.
Training and courses currently available
Free initial consultation
If you are new to the world of allergens, or feel you need more understanding, then this is the perfect place to start. A 30-minute, no-obligation session to discuss where your business is regarding serving the food-sensitive diner. Helping to make sure that you are compliant and highlighting any areas of excellence or problems.
Click here to book this free Zoom service.
Level 2 Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
The essential Food Safety Course for anyone working in hospitality and catering. Available as a private course for your company for up to 20 (minimum 4) of you and your team members; we also run open sessions that individuals or smaller groups can attend.
Around 70% of all learners in the UK who achieve a Level 2 Food Safety for Catering qualification qualify through Highfield. They’ve been regarded as food safety experts for over 30 years, largely due to their company Chairman Richard Sprenger writing some of the UK’s best-selling food safety training books.
Combining Richard’s expertise with Highfield’s knack for exceptional qualification development, this Level 2 Food Safety for Catering qualification has become one of the UK’s most popular regulated qualifications. It is achieved by thousands of learners each year who are looking for employment in the catering sector.
By achieving this qualification, your learners will ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the principles of cleanliness and hygiene, as well as keeping food products safe.
More details of this course are available here.
Level 2 Food Allergen Awareness (RQF)
This is a half-day course held at your site for up to 12 attendees. Give your food handlers confidence when it comes to allergens! The Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering (RQF) has been developed for food handlers and other staff involved in food preparation and service within the catering industry.
Topics include:
- Knowledge and understanding of the most common trigger foods
- The characteristics and effects of intolerances
- The importance of effectively communicating information regarding allergenic ingredients to customers
More details of this course are available here.
Level 3 Food Allergen Management (RQF)
A 1-day course held at your site for up to 12 attendees. Give food handlers the knowledge about allergens to handle food confidently. The Highfield Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management in Catering (RQF) is aimed at learners involved in the purchase, delivery, production and service of food in the catering industry, or who own or manage a catering business.
Topics include:
- The manager’s role in ensuring food ingredients are effectively managed
- Accurate communication of ingredient information from supplier to consumer
- The importance of practical controls to reduce the risk of allergenic contamination
- Methods of managing ingredient controls and procedures
More details of this course are available here.
We can also offer you access to Highfield online courses where you can learn in the convenience of your own home or premises at a time to suit you.
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Services
We realise that smaller businesses in particular want to get things right, but struggle with lack of staff and resources to manage the necessary paperwork. At your site we can help you with your Allergen procedures and compliance with FIR1169/2011 and Natasha’s Law. If producing your own documentation seems too daunting, we can do it for you!
Services we provide are:
- Allergen Audit
- “Done for you” Allergen Documentation
- On-site Consultancy
- Menu and Allergen Information Appraisal