Food Safety · UK Law
Do Private Chefs Need HACCP in the UK?
UK food safety law requires private chefs to have HACCP-based procedures. Here's what that means in practice, what records you need, and how to stay compliant.
Resources
Guides for private chefs who mean business
Practical guides on food safety, pricing, client management and running a profitable private chef business in the UK — written by Michael O’Gorman, MIH, professional chef and founder of Veriqo.
Food Safety · HACCP
Private Chef HACCP Checklist UK: What Records Do You Need?
A practical working checklist of the food-safety control areas a UK private chef should cover, and the records worth keeping — from deliveries and temperatures to allergens, transport, client kitchens and corrective actions.
Pricing & Finance
How to Price a Bespoke Private Dinner Party
Most private chefs undercharge — not because they lack skill, but because they never learned a proper costing method. Here's the framework that changes that.
Free Tool · Pricing
Private Chef Pricing Calculator
Enter ingredients, your hours, travel, staffing and a target margin to get a suggested job price, price per guest and food cost percentage. Runs in your browser — no sign-up.
Reference · Food Safety
UK Food Temperature Guide
Cooking, reheating, hot holding, chilled storage, cooling, freezing and transport temperatures for UK private chefs — with legal limits, FSA guidance and Veriqo defaults clearly separated. Filterable, no sign-up.
Food Safety · EHO
What Does an EHO Inspector Actually Check? A Private Chef's Guide
Environmental health officers score food businesses across three areas. Knowing exactly what they evaluate turns an inspection from a surprise audit into something you're genuinely ready for.
Food Safety · Allergens
The Private Chef's Guide to Allergen Management
Natasha's Law, the 14 regulated allergens, and how to document your menus so you're always legally protected.
Food Safety · UK Law
How to Register as a Food Business in the UK: A Private Chef's Guide
Every private chef must register as a food business before trading — it's free, mandatory, and takes 28 days to process. Here's exactly how to do it and which council to use.
Coming soon
How to Get Your First 5 Private Chef Clients
Proven methods for building a client base when you're starting out — without relying on word of mouth alone.
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