OUR APPROACH

How we support food & beverage operations

A clear, collaborative process designed to deliver practical insights and lasting improvement.
1
Understand
We learn about your products, sites and risks.
2
Assess
On-site or desktop checks against the rules.
3
Report
 A clear report with findings and recommendations.
4
Improve
We help you fix issues and keep improving.
SECTOR ASSURANCE

Specialist support for food businesses

We help manufacturers, caterers, restaurants and other food businesses meet the rules and earn their customers' trust.
Food safety assurance
Operational consistency
Regulatory confidence
Supplier oversight
Quality-assured delivery
Reporting and improvement insight

COMMON ISSUES

Food safety problems we help with

A tailored approach to the key risks and challenges in your sector.

Food Safety & HACCP

Assess and strengthen your food safety management systems, HACCP plans and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Allergen Management

Review your allergen controls, labelling, procedures and staff training to reduce risk and ensure compliance.

Supplier Assurance

Evaluate your suppliers, ingredients and sourcing practices to ensure safety, traceability and compliance across your supply chain.

Operational Standards

Assess your operational processes, site standards and hygiene practices to ensure consistency and compliance.

Documentation & Due Diligence

Review policies, records and documentation to ensure they are robust, up to date and audit-ready.

Corrective Action & Improvement

Support the implementation and monitoring of corrective actions to drive long-term improvement and reduce risk.

Why organisations choose ESB

A trusted partner for food and beverage assurance. Our experienced auditors bring practical, sector-specific knowledge, providing clear, actionable insights that help you manage risk, meet compliance requirements and build stronger, safer operations.

Independent & objective assurance
Experienced sector specialists
Practical, actionable findings
Better visibility across operations
Support alongside your internal teams
Flexible delivery around your programme

TAILORED TO YOU

A flexible approach built around your requirements

A one-off audit, an ongoing programme or support shaped around your needs.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SECTORS WE’VE HELPED

Food businesses we work with

We work with organisations across the food and beverage sector, providing practical, independent support to help you manage risk, ensure compliance and build more resilient operations.

Food Manufacturers

Supporting large and small-scale manufacturers across a range of food products.

Contract Catering

Helping catering providers deliver safe, compliant and consistent food services.

Restaurants & Food Service

Supporting restaurants, cafés and food service operators to maintain high standards.

Hotels & Hospitality

Supporting hotels and hospitality businesses with food safety and operational compliance.

Retail Food

Helping food retailers maintain safety, traceability and compliance across their operations.

Beverage Production

Supporting producers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with safety and quality assurance.

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Need help with food safety?

Talk to our team about your sites.