Services & Care Packages
Individual services for a specific need, or care packages that bundle everything together, with ongoing support that keeps you compliant year-round.
Kitchen Tonic's food safety services help UK hospitality businesses reach and hold a top Food Hygiene Rating. They cover mock EHO inspections, site-specific HACCP plans, allergen management, accredited team training and same-day emergency support, available on their own or bundled into a discounted care package.
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500+ businesses helped · 98% reach a 5 first time · Same-day emergency response
500+
Businesses Helped
98%
Reach a 5 first time
10+
Years Experience
Same-day
Emergency Response
Where to start
We point you to the right service based on where you are today.
Opening a restaurant, café, or food business? You need a HACCP plan and trained staff before you serve a single customer.
Recommended: The Start-Up Bundle
Rating of 3 or below? An EHO visit looming? Our Shield audit finds every gap, and our Recovery Package fixes them fast.
Recommended: The Recovery Package
Artisan producer, wholesaler, or becoming an Approved Food Establishment? We get you SALSA-ready with HACCP plans and audit preparation, plus BRC guidance where retailers require it.
Recommended: SALSA + HACCP + Audit PrepCare packages
Most kitchens come to us at one of three turning points. Each package bundles the work that moment needs, at a lower price than buying the pieces separately.
For new openings and first-time registrations
Everything you need to open legally and pass your first EHO inspection. Combines HACCP documentation with staff training: the two things every new food business must have from day one.
From £799one-offSave £200+ vs booking separately
Ongoing protection for established businesses
A quarterly retainer that keeps your food safety on track between inspections. Includes a Shield audit every 6 months, unlimited phone support, and annual training refreshers.
From £149per monthPeace of mind, predictable costs
For businesses with a rating of 3 or below
Fast-track support to recover your hygiene rating. Combines an emergency audit with targeted fixes, staff retraining, and re-rating application, typically within 3 months.
From £1,800one-offAverage saving: £40,000 in prevented closure revenue
Individual services
Each service is available on its own. Mix and match what your kitchen needs right now.
The Shield
A full mock EHO inspection at your premises. We identify every gap before the real inspector arrives, so you walk in with confidence.
The Check-In
A 1-hour video call with a consultant: a guided walkthrough of your kitchen on your phone, your records reviewed, your questions answered, and a written summary of what to fix first.
The Blueprint
Professionally written, inspection-ready HACCP documentation tailored to your kitchen layout, menu, and workflow.
The Academy
Accredited Level 1–4 food safety courses for your whole team. Online, webinar, or in-house, with RSPH and Ofqual regulated certification.
The Emergency
Immediate expert assistance for failed inspections, low ratings, and compliance crises. We respond same-day, not days later.
Compliance
Natasha's Law compliant allergen management, from PPDS labelling to allergen matrices and staff awareness training.
The Label Check
Ingredient lists, QUID declarations, nutritional information and health claims, checked against current UK labelling law, beyond allergen emphasis alone.
The Gap Check
A gap assessment against your target certification scheme, with a prioritised action plan before your audit. Full certification-readiness support quoted separately.
How it works
Book a 15-minute call to discuss your situation. We identify your key risks and recommend the right service or care package.
We create a bespoke action plan with clear timelines, covering everything from audits to staff training.
Our consultants work alongside your team to implement changes and prepare you for inspection success.
Meet your consultant
Founder & Lead Food Safety Consultant
BSc (Hons) · Former NHS dietitian · International food safety auditor · 16+ years
Carren founded Kitchen Tonic in 2009 and has 16+ years in food safety. She personally oversees client work, from HACCP plans to EHO inspection support, and has helped 500+ UK kitchens reach a Food Hygiene Rating of 5.
More about Carren and the teamStart with our free risk assessment tool. It evaluates your current compliance status and recommends the right service or care package. Alternatively, book a free 15-minute consultation and our experts will guide you.
Yes. Our care packages bundle the most commonly needed services at a discount. The Start-Up Bundle combines HACCP and training for new businesses. The Maintenance Plan provides ongoing protection. Or we can build a bespoke package for your needs.
Yes. We have consultants across the UK including London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Scotland. We also offer remote support and online training for businesses nationwide.
We respond same-day for emergency cases. Most clients see critical fixes implemented within 28 days, with re-rating applications submitted within 3 months.
A Shield audit every 6 months, unlimited phone and email support, annual staff training refreshers, documentation reviews, and priority access to our emergency response service. It is the most cost-effective way to stay compliant year-round.
98% success rate
Take our free risk assessment and we will recommend the right package for your business, with no obligation.