The Shield
Food Safety Consulting That Protects Your Business
Whether you’re opening your first site, have just had your first inspection booked, or run an established operation — book a one-off mock EHO inspection, an allergen matrix, or full ongoing support. Clear itemised prices, and a tailored quote within 1 business day.
Every Stage
Wherever You Are in the Journey
From the day you sign the lease to the day you protect your Rating of 5 — there is a service for exactly where you are.
Not open yet
Pre-launch registration guidance, HACCP and FSMS built from scratch so you open compliant.
Pre-opening support
Just opened
Your first inspection is ahead — a mock EHO inspection shows exactly where you stand.
See a mock inspection
Improving your rating
A gap audit and a prioritised action plan to climb the FSA scale towards a 5.
Improve my rating
Protecting your 5
Monthly audits and ongoing support to keep your standards exactly where they are.
Stay protectedFull Support
Complete Food Safety Consultancy Support
Everything you need to maintain compliance and achieve top ratings. Worried about your next inspection? Start with a mock EHO inspection, or view all our consulting services.
Compliance Audits
Comprehensive on-site assessments identifying gaps and providing actionable recommendations.
Dedicated Consultant
Your own food safety expert available for ongoing support and guidance.
Emergency Support
Rapid help when it matters — failed inspections, urgent fixes and pre-inspection preparation.
Rating Improvement
Proven track record of helping businesses improve from a 1 or 2 to a 5 rating.
Itemised Services
Single Services, Clear Prices
No package required. Start with the one service you need — you can always add support later.
Kitchen Tonic Business Portal
Free
Sign up in minutes
Run food safety from one place — manage your team and sites, access resources and unlock member pricing on training.
- Bulk course discounts — up to 20% off team training
- Site and employee onboarding management
- Resource library and incident reporting
- Compliance dashboard and reports on the way
Allergen Matrix
£200
Small cafés & takeaways · £350 larger venues
A complete allergen matrix for your full menu, aligned with Natasha's Law/PPDS requirements.
- Every dish mapped against the 14 allergens
- Inspection-ready documentation
- Guidance for front-of-house staff
Menu changed later? Add new dishes to your matrix — 3 dishes for £50, or £25 per dish.
Bespoke Team Training
from £200
Private session for your team
Tailored on-site or remote training built around your menu, your processes and your team.
- Tailored to your menu and operation
- Delivered on-site or remotely
- Individual RSPH-accredited courses from £15 per person
Mock EHO Inspection
£350
Single kitchen · written report included
A full mock inspection carried out exactly like a Local Authority EHO visit, with an unannounced option so staff are unaware and you see genuine day-to-day practice.
- Covers food hygiene practices, cleaning standards and temperature control & monitoring records
- Reviews HACCP/SFBB documentation, allergen management and staff hygiene & food handling
- Checks stock control & rotation, training and general compliance & structure
- Detailed written report covering good practice, non-conformances & risks and prioritised recommendations
- Clear actions needed towards the best possible hygiene rating
- Option for staff to be unaware beforehand
Initial Assessment, Audit & FSMS Setup
from £500
The foundation service: on-site assessment, full audit and a Food Safety Management System built for your operation (this is what our packages are built around).
- On-site assessment of your operation
- Full food safety audit
- Food Safety Management System built for your business
Direct Message
Send Us a Direct Message
Tell us what you need — a consultant replies with a tailored quote within 1 business day. No obligation.
Packages
Or Bundle Into a Package
The most common combinations at better value — every package starts with assessment, audit and FSMS setup.
Essential
Initial assessment, audit and setting up a Food Safety Management System
What’s included
- Initial assessment
- On-site audit
- FSMS setup
Popular add-ons
- Allergen matrix £200
- Bespoke training from £200
Professional
For medium-sized venues
What’s included
- Initial assessment
- On-site audit
- FSMS setup
- Ongoing compliance support
Popular add-ons
- Allergen matrix £350 (larger venues)
Enterprise
For multi-site operators
What’s included
- Dedicated consultant
- Unlimited site visits
- Full compliance management
- Custom training programmes
- Group-wide reporting
Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation
Speak with a consultant about your specific needs. No obligation, just expert advice.
15 min • with Carren Amoli
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you help improve our rating?+
Most clients see improvements within 3-6 months. For urgent situations (failed inspections), we can implement critical fixes within 28 days.
What areas do you cover?+
We operate across the UK with consultants in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Scotland. We can also support businesses nationwide remotely.
Do you guarantee a Food Hygiene Rating of 5?+
While we cannot guarantee ratings (as they are awarded by local authorities), we have a 95% success rate in helping clients achieve a rating of 4 or 5.
What is food safety consultancy?+
Food safety consultancy is the professional service of helping food businesses comply with UK food safety legislation, including the Food Safety Act 1990 and Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004. It covers compliance audits, HACCP plan development, staff training, food hygiene rating improvement, and ongoing support. Kitchen Tonic provides food safety consultancy to restaurants, cafes, hotels, schools, and manufacturers across the UK.
Can the mock inspection be unannounced so staff don't know?+
Yes. Many clients prefer an unannounced visit so we can assess genuine day-to-day practice. We review food hygiene, cleaning standards, temperature records, HACCP or SFBB documentation, allergen management, staff hygiene, stock rotation and training — the same areas an EHO inspects — and you receive a detailed written report with prioritised actions.
Do I have to buy a package?+
No. Every service is available on its own — a one-off mock inspection (£350), an allergen matrix (from £200), monthly audits or training. Packages simply bundle the most common combinations at better value. Many clients start with a single service and add support later.
We haven't opened yet — can you still help?+
Yes. We support brand-new food businesses before they open: registration guidance, HACCP and Food Safety Management System setup, allergen matrices and a pre-opening walkthrough, so your first inspection starts from the strongest possible position.
What happens after I send a message?+
A consultant reviews your enquiry and replies within 1 business day with a tailored quote or available dates. Prefer to talk it through first? Book a free 15-minute call.
95% Success Rate
Know Where You Stand Before the EHO Visits
Send us a direct message and get a tailored quote within 1 business day — or book a free 15-minute call.
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