Eating out, parties and events
Food safety, hygiene and allergy advice for eating out, parties, events and activities.
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
The scheme helps you choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving you clear information about businesses’ hygiene standards. We run the scheme in partnership with local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Christmas food hygiene
Christmas food hygiene tips and how to cook your turkey safely.
BBQ food safety
How to stay food safe when cooking food at a barbecue. How to safely prepare meat and salads, cook meat thoroughly, and what to do with any leftovers from a BBQ.
Guidance for safe foraging
Foraging is searching for and collecting edible plants, seaweed, fruits, nuts, seeds and fungi from the outdoors. This year-round activity can be a great way to spend time in nature. However, you need to take care to make sure that foods are gathered sustainably and are safe to eat.
Keeping food safe on a picnic
How to make sure the food you take on a picnic stays fresh and safe to eat.
Providing food at community and charity events
Guidance on providing food in a village hall or other community setting for volunteers and charity groups. It includes advice on registration, certificates and allergen information.
Food safety for community cooking and food banks
Hygiene and allergy advice for individuals and groups preparing meals to share in their community.