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Food hygiene training your team can finish before lunch.
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 (Catering). Seven short modules, a final exam and an instant PDF certificate with QR verification.
No card needed to try it. The full course is £12 (£10 + VAT per person).
- 2 to 3 hours
- Instant certificate
- Online verification
Sample certificate
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 (Catering)
UK edition, passed with 26 out of 30
Scan or visit hygieneready.com/verify to check it is genuine.
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Reviewed by a food safety professional
Written for UK food law
14-day refund
What does the Level 2 food hygiene course cover?
Practical, plain-English lessons for kitchens, cafés, takeaways and food trucks. A short quiz after every module.
- 01
Food safety and the law
- 02
Food safety hazards and contamination
- 03
Bacteria, food poisoning and temperature control
- 04
Personal hygiene and fitness to work
- 05
Cleaning, waste, pest control and premises
- 06
Food allergens
- 07
From delivery to service, and HACCP basics
Final exam + PDF certificate with QR code
How much does the course cost?
Pick your country to see local prices.
One learner
£12
£10 + VAT per person
- Full Level 2 course
- Spanish version included
- Module quizzes + final exam
- Instant PDF certificate
- QR verification page
Full refund within 14 days if you have not started the final exam.
Buy learner places for your staff and track who has passed.
10 learners
£95
+ VAT · £9.50 per learner
25 learners
£225
+ VAT · £9.00 per learner
50 learners
£400
+ VAT · £8.00 per learner
- Invite staff by email, each with their own login
- See who has started, who has passed and their score
- Download every certificate for an inspection
More courses
Each one has a UK and an Ireland version, a free first module or lesson and its own certificate.
Food Safety Supervision Level 3 (Catering)
For supervisors, head chefs, kitchen managers and owners. 8 modules and a 40-question final exam.
£30
£25 + VAT per person
See the Level 3 courseFood Allergen Awareness (Catering)
The 14 allergens, the law, safe service and emergencies. 4 short lessons and a 20-question final test.
£9.60
£8 + VAT per person. Or £6 (£5 + VAT) added to Level 2 or Level 3.
See the allergen courseLevel 2 in Spanish
For Spanish-speaking staff: the same 7 modules, video lessons narrated in Spanish, Spanish captions and the English work words explained. Certificate in English.
Included
with Level 2 (£12)
See the Spanish courseFood hygiene course questions
Is this course legally required?
UK and Irish food law require food businesses to make sure food handlers are supervised and instructed and/or trained in food hygiene for their work. It does not require a certificate or a specific training provider. This course is one way to provide that training and keep a record of it. The business must still supervise its staff.
Is the certificate an official qualification?
No. The certificate confirms that the learner completed the training and passed the exam. It is not a regulated qualification.
Is HygieneReady approved by the FSA or the FSAI?
No. HygieneReady is not approved or endorsed by the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland or the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. The law does not require training from an approved provider.
How much does the Level 2 course cost?
In the UK the Level 2 course costs £12 per person (£10 + VAT). In Ireland it costs €29 per person, VAT included. The price includes the Spanish version of the course. Team packs of 10, 25 and 50 learners cost £95, £225 and £400 + VAT in the UK and €210, €475 and €850 + VAT in Ireland.
Do you have other courses?
Yes. Food Safety Supervision Level 3 (Catering) is for supervisors, head chefs, kitchen managers and owners: £30 in the UK (£25 + VAT) or €49 in Ireland, VAT included. Food Allergen Awareness (Catering) costs £9.60 (£8 + VAT) or €19 on its own, or £6 (£5 + VAT) or €12 when added to Level 2 or Level 3. Level 2 also comes in Spanish, with video lessons narrated in Spanish: buying Level 2 gives you both versions. For Spain there is a separate course in Spanish, Manipulador de Alimentos (Hostelería y Restauración): the course and the exam are free, and the certificate costs 14,90 € (IVA incluido) after passing.
Who is the course for?
Anyone who prepares, cooks or serves food: kitchens, cafés, takeaways, pubs, food trucks and care settings. There is a UK version and an Ireland version, each with its own law, regulators and examples.
How long does it take?
Most learners finish Level 2 in 2 to 3 hours. You can stop and continue whenever you like.
What do I need to pass?
A short quiz follows each module. The final exam has 30 questions and you need 21 correct answers to pass.
Can an employer or inspector check my certificate?
Yes. Every certificate has a QR code and an ID that anyone can check on our verification page.
How long is the certificate valid?
The certificate does not expire, and the law sets no fixed interval for refresher training. We recommend refresher training every 3 years, or sooner if your role changes.
What does the law actually require? Read our guides for the UK and Ireland.