Level 2
Who is Level 2 food hygiene training for?
A simple table showing which roles Level 2 typically suits, when Level 1 is enough, and when to think about Level 3.
Read the guideFood hygiene training, made practical
Choose the right food hygiene training without wasting time or money.
Hospitality Buying Guide is an independent guide for UK pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotels. We're starting with food hygiene training: which level your staff need, what the law says, and how the popular courses compare on price and what's included.
Made for hospitality
Written for busy pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotels, not for food factories or exam boards.
No jargon
If we use a technical word, we explain it. You shouldn't need a dictionary to train your team.
Honest, not salesy
We'll always tell you when free training is enough.
Checked and dated
Prices and facts come from official guidance and providers' own pages, with the date we checked them.
Useful food hygiene training guides
Course comparison
Level 2 food hygiene courses compared
Five popular courses side by side, with prices, resits, certificates and what's included, all at a glance.
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Level 3
When is Level 3 food hygiene worth it?
Plenty of managers don't need it, and some people who aren't managers do. Here's how to tell.
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Food hygiene and the law
Do your staff legally need a food hygiene certificate?
The answer surprises a lot of people. Here's what the law asks, and what inspectors look for.
Read the explanationChoosing a Level 2 course?
See five popular Level 2 courses side by side, from £12 to £170, with ticks and crosses showing exactly what you get for your money.