New Business Start Up Consultation

🌟 Starting a Food Business? Let’s Get It Right From Day One

Planning to launch your food business — or just getting started?
Our Start-Up Consultation is designed to help small food businesses like yours get off on the right foot with practical, expert advice that could save you time, money, and stress.

🧾 What We Offer:

For just £150, you’ll receive a 2-hour online consultation tailored to your specific business. Whether you’re home-based, opening a café, starting a catering business or launching as a street vendor, we’ll guide you through what you need to know to meet your Food Safety and Health & Safety responsibilities — confidently and compliantly.

💡 What’s Included:

• A 2-hour virtual consultation with a qualified food safety expert

• A virtual walkthrough of your current or planned premises

• Guidance on setting up compliant food safety procedures, documentation and anything else required

• Key advice on hygiene ratings, legal requirements and risk areas to avoid

• A simple, step-by-step Action Plan you can follow

• Answers to any questions you have — no jargon, no judgement

🎯 Why This Matters:

• Save money by avoiding costly mistakes before signing a lease or launching

• Set up your systems correctly from the start

• Understand your legal duties and how to meet them

• Increase your chances of achieving a 5-star food hygiene rating

• Feel confident and supported during those crucial early days

🏁 First Step: Register Your Business

You must register your food business with your Local Authority at least 28 days before trading. You can do this directly on their website or here — and we’ll guide you through what comes next.

👩‍🍳 Who This Is For:

• New food businesses just starting out

• Home-based businesses, caterers, café and small restaurant owners

• Anyone considering new premises or needing a compliance check before startup

• Startups who want to “get it right” from the beginning

We’re here to help you launch with confidence.
Professional guidance, clear answers, and peace of mind — all for just £150.

For those who want continued support then take a look at our Ask The Expert monthly service.