Food hygiene training
Free food hygiene training. Pay only for the certificate.
Two accredited (CPD) food hygiene courses, both free to study. There is no login requirement, no account to create and no surprise costs — you only pay when you want your certificate.
CPD accredited, EHO designed
Written by Environmental Health practitioners and accepted by local authorities across the UK.
Learn at your own pace
Start, stop and repeat the training as many times as you need. Pass mark is 75%.
Certificate in minutes
Save and print your certificate — emailed within a few minutes of passing and paying.
Two levels
Choose the right level for your role
Both courses are free to study in full. Compare them side by side, then start straight away — no account needed.
Food Hygiene Training for All
Awareness training every food handler needs, written and tested with the hospitality sector.
- Suitable for
- First line employees who handle food, in hospitality, catering, education, care and retail settings.
- Assessment
- 25 multiple choice questions · pass mark 75%
- Languages
- English, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian
- Certificate
- £5.40 inc VAT (English) · £4.80 inc VAT in other languages
Level 2 Food Safety for Catering
The nationally recognised standard for anyone preparing or serving food.
- Suitable for
- Anyone handling high risk foods, including chefs, kitchen teams and managers.
- Assessment
- 40 multiple choice questions · pass mark 75%
- Languages
- English
- Certificate
- £15.00 inc VAT
Introductory
Food Hygiene Training for All
Our accredited (CPD) online food hygiene training course and multiple choice questionnaire are free. You only pay for the certificate once you have passed.
What’s included
- Free to take — the course and the questionnaire cost nothing.
- Immediate access with no login requirement and no need to create an account, and no surprise costs.
- Pay £5.40 (inc VAT) for a nationally recognised certificate so you can start training today.
- All food handlers must be trained — it is a legal requirement, and the certificate provides proof of training to employers and local authorities.
- Your purchased certificate, which you can save and print, is emailed within a few minutes of passing.
- Training can be carried out at your own pace and viewed as many times as you need.
- EHO designed and approved.
Modules covered
- Food safety and hygiene fundamentals
- HACCP and safe food practices
- Temperature controls
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Personal hygiene
- Pest control
- Additional module on health and safety
Who it’s for
First line employees who handle food, in hospitality, catering, education, care and retail settings.
Assessment
25 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 75%. Retake as many times as you need.
Legal standing
Training of food handlers is a legal requirement. The certificate provides documented proof of training for employers and local authorities.
Level 2
Level 2 Food Safety for Catering
Our accredited (CPD) Level 2 online food safety course and questionnaire are free. Pay £15.00 (inc VAT) only when you want the certificate.
What’s included
- Free to take with no login requirement, no account and no surprise costs.
- Pay £15.00 (inc VAT) for the certificate and gain a nationally recognised qualification.
- Helps you ensure compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations — training is a legal requirement for all food handlers.
- Certificate emailed within a few minutes of passing.
- Learn at your own pace and repeat the training as many times as you need.
- Equivalent to 6 hours of classroom training.
- EHO designed and developed, and meets the requirements of Level 2 of the CIEH and RSPH.
Modules covered
- Food safety law
- HACCP
- Food premises and equipment
- Food bacteriology
- Temperature control including refrigeration management
- Personal hygiene
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Pest control
- Food storage and delivery
- Food safety management in practice
Who it’s for
Anyone handling high risk foods, including chefs, kitchen teams and managers.
Assessment
40 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 75%.
Legal standing
Meets the requirements of Level 2 of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and the Royal Society for Public Health.
Certificate prices
Study free. Pay only when you pass and want your certificate.
| Course | Language | Price inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Food Hygiene Training for ALL | English | £5.40 |
| Food Hygiene Training for ALL | Other languages | £4.80 |
| Level 2 Food Safety for Catering | English | £15.00 |
Secure payment. Certificate emailed within a few minutes of passing.
Trusted by
Our clients include
Hotels, restaurants, schools, care providers and local authorities train their teams with Cocoms.
Hotels
The Pheasant Hotel, The Star at Harome (including the Michelin Star restaurant), Ponteland Park, The Mount Hotel, Thurlestone Hotel, Lonach Hotel, Dominvs Hotels, No 10 Cardiff, Argyll Hotels, Dixon Hotels, Milton Hotel and Leisure
Restaurants and Catering
The Star Inn the City, York Minster Refectory, K10 Sushi, G H Baxter, Cat Cafe, City Sushi Ltd, The Link Cafe, Cafe Grounded, Quirky Catering, The Old Police Station Bar & Restaurant, Noble Energy, Thicket Priory, Camile Tooting Bec, CSONS, Brechin Castle Centre, Billy Pitt
Schools, Colleges & Academies
Canterbury High School, Oathall Community College, Holy Name Voluntary Academy, Kingston Grove Primary School, Brentwood County High School, River View Primary School, Meersbrook Bank School, Southwick Community Primary School, Arnold View Primary School, St Paul’s Church of England School, Christ Church Primary School, Bryn y Deryn School, Tyssen Children’s Centre, Frederick Gough School, Minor Miracles, Pontyclun Primary School, Aldrington Primary School, The Walnuts School, Coundon Primary School, Little Heath Primary School
Nursing Homes
Fearna Manor Nursing Home
Care Homes
Collin Care Ltd, Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association, Angus Carers
Local Authorities
London Borough of Ealing, Leicester City Council
Nurseries
Acorn Nursery, City View Preschool & Nursery
Other organisations
Learn 2 Live, Berry Coaches Ltd, Globe Fit Ltd, Oasis Personnel Ltd, Nourish Training Ltd, Golden Delight Foods
Trusted by operators across hospitality, education and care
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