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Food Hygiene Certificate in London — Online & Same-Day

Greater London has more than 18,000 food businesses, from takeaways in Tower Hamlets and Newham to high-volume restaurants in Westminster and the City. Every food handler is expected to be trained to a level appropriate to their role before they start work — and our online courses let new hires in London meet that obligation the same day they're offered the job.

Same-day certificateFSA-alignedDownloadable PDF

London boroughs run some of the most active environmental health teams in the country. Camden, Westminster and Hackney in particular carry out unannounced hygiene inspections that look at staff training records alongside the kitchen itself. A dated, named training certificate per food handler is what most inspectors expect to see, regardless of whether you're a sushi counter in Soho, a coffee shop in Shoreditch or a care home kitchen in Croydon.

All five courses align with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidance for food handlers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland — the same framework local authorities use when carrying out hygiene inspections.

If you employ kitchen staff who speak English as a second language, the online format works well: lessons are short, written plainly, and learners can re-read each section before the final test. There is no time limit and unlimited retakes are included.

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Food Hygiene Level 2 Training Course

Comprehensive food hygiene training for anyone preparing, handling, or serving food.

£19.99 · 1.5–3 hours · 13 lessons

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Five UK food safety courses. Online, self-paced, certificate downloadable on completion.

Awareness
£16.99
incl. certificate

Food Allergy Awareness Training

Understand the 14 named allergens, prevent cross-contact, and communicate confidently with customers.

45–60 minutes
8 lessons
15 questions
70% pass mark
Level 1
£14.99
incl. certificate

Food Hygiene Level 1 Training Course

Essential food hygiene principles for anyone working in a low-risk food environment.

30–60 minutes
8 lessons
10 questions
70% pass mark
Level 2
£19.99
incl. certificate

Food Hygiene Level 2 Training Course

Comprehensive food hygiene training for anyone preparing, handling, or serving food.

1.5–3 hours
13 lessons
25 questions
75% pass mark
Level 1
£14.99
incl. certificate

HACCP Level 1 Awareness Training

An introduction to HACCP principles, hazards, and the role of every team member.

30–45 minutes
8 lessons
10 questions
70% pass mark
Level 2
£27.99
incl. certificate

HACCP Training Level 2

A practical exploration of the 7 HACCP principles for supervisors and team leaders.

1–2 hours
12 lessons
20 questions
75% pass mark

How it works

1

Pick a course

Choose the food safety course that matches your role.

2

Learn online

Short written lessons, downloadable handbook, no time limit.

3

Pass the test

Multiple-choice final assessment with unlimited retakes.

4

Download your certificate

PDF in your name, dated, verifiable online.

London — common questions

Yes. London boroughs follow Food Standards Agency guidance, which does not require a specific provider — only that food handlers receive training appropriate to their role. Our courses cover the relevant FSA topics, and the certificate carries the learner's name, course title and completion date for inspection records.

Most learners complete Level 1 in 1–2 hours and Level 2 in 3–4 hours. Once you pass the final test, the certificate is available to download immediately, so a staff member starting their shift on the same day can show evidence of training.

Yes. The Food Allergy Awareness course is built around the 14 declarable allergens and Natasha's Law obligations on Pre-Packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) — particularly relevant for London businesses producing sandwiches, salads or grab-and-go items on site.

Ready to get certificated?

Pick a course, finish the lessons, pass the test. Your PDF certificate is ready the same day.

  • Same-day download
  • Unlimited retakes
  • Verifiable online