FOOD SAFETY - YOU CAN TRUST US
Meet Karen – Your Friendly Food Safety Expert
“Helping small food businesses protect their customers — from the comfort of your kitchen.”
Hi, I’m Karen Meadows, Founder of Safety in Action. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in food safety, hygiene, HACCP, allergen management, and health & safety — I’ve helped everyone from home bakers and cafés to commercial butchers, distilleries and festival caterers, stay compliant, safe, and confident.
What I Do Now (With You in Mind)
Due to health and other responsibilities, I’ve shifted away from in-person visits — and embraced a more flexible, energy-sensitive way to help:
Virtual Food Business Kitchen Walkthroughs via videocall
Ask The Expert monthly Q&A subscription
Food Safety Hotline (30 or 60-minute call support)
New Business Start Up Consultation (2 hour online session plus more)
These remote options let me offer expert support while giving you fast, focused, stress-free food safety advice.
Why I Care
Every small food business deserves the chance to thrive — without fear of customer complaints, or legal problems.
I do what I do because:
Every business matters. From home based food businesses to hotels or commercial bakeries — you bring passion, creativity, and community value. You deserve tailored expert help.
Prevention saves. Quick, simple tweaks can mean the difference between a smooth inspection and costly clean-ups or closures.
Real-world advice works. No jargon, no uptalk — just common-sense, practical help that fits your real food business and your real workload.
Credentials & Trust
Qualified food hygiene consultant
Experience working with cafés, catering companies, distilleries, bakers, butchers breweries, and large-scale food suppliers
Helped clients achieve first-time 5-star ratings and SALSA certification
Real-world endorsements from satisfied clients across the Midlands and beyond
“Karen’s knowledge is exceptional… she has saved us £100s.” — Pete Grinnall
Core Values
Integrity — I give honest, dependable guidance
Clarity — Keep things simple, direct, and practical
Kindness — Your questions are always welcome, judgement-free
Confidence — I support you to build and believe in your systems
How We Can Work Together
You choose the way that suits your time, energy, and budget:
Quick advice? → Ask The Expert subscription
Need a personalised chat? → Food Safety Hotline
Want a full kitchen review? → Virtual Kitchen Walkthrough
New business? → New Food Business StartUp Consultation
Explore all options on our Services page.
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s take the mystery and stress out of compliance, together — virtually and supportively.
More About Karen
Karen lives in Worcestershire, where she is currently renovating her home and garden. She’s passionate about supporting small food businesses, working remotely and helping businesses like yours thrive.
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