Food Safety and Hygiene in Event Catering: What to Check

A beautiful buffet means little if the food is not safe. Hygiene is the quiet part of good catering.

What to look for

• A clean preparation area and fresh ingredients.
• Hot food kept hot and cold food kept cold.
• Covered dishes and clean serving spoons.
• Staff in clean clothes, with tied hair and washed hands.
• Clean drinking water and ice.

Ask direct questions

Ask where the food is cooked, how long it travels and how it is kept warm. A good caterer answers without hesitation.

Pure vegetarian advantage

A fully vegetarian kitchen like ours avoids cross-contact, which many families value for religious and dietary reasons.