HACCP • Compliance • Training
Food Safety Consultancy for Hospitality Businesses
Professional food safety, HACCP & compliance consultancy across Central Scotland. Tailored support for hospitality businesses
About Waugh Consultancy
Professional Food Safety Expertise
Waugh Consultancy provides professional food safety, HACCP and compliance consultancy to restaurants, cafés, takeaways and hospitality businesses across Central Scotland.
Built on decades of experience in the food and hospitality industry, our consultancy combines extensive operational knowledge with expertise in food safety management, allergen management and regulatory compliance.
Our services include HACCP development and reviews, CookSafe documentation, food safety audits, inspection preparation, staff training and kitchen operations consultancy.
We understand the operational challenges facing food businesses and provide tailored, practical solutions that strengthen food safety management, address compliance gaps and support efficient day-to-day operations.
Food safety support built around your business
Straightforward food safety and compliance support, built around the way your business actually operates.
Food Safety & Compliance
Support with food safety systems, procedures, documentation and day to day compliance.
Inspection Preparation
Practical checks to identify issues and help you prepare confidently for inspection.
Staff Training & Support
Clear guidance on food safety, allergens and good working practices for your team.
Food Safety Consultancy Services
Food Safety & Compliance
Food Safety Audits & Compliance Reviews
Food Safety & Compliance
Day-to-day compliance, procedures, documentation, record keeping, food safety management systems and practical operational support.
HACCP & CookSafe
Food Safety Audits & Compliance Reviews
Food Safety & Compliance
HACCP development/review, CookSafe implementation, flow diagrams, hazard identification, monitoring, corrective actions and record systems
Food Safety Audits & Compliance Reviews
Food Safety Audits & Compliance Reviews
Food Safety Audits & Compliance Reviews
Independent audits, gap analysis, premises/practice reviews, documentation checks, written findings and corrective action plans
Inspection Preparation
New Food Business Support
Food Safety Audits & Compliance Reviews
Pre-inspection assessments, paperwork review, operational checks, identifying deficiencies and support implementing corrective actions
Allergen Management
New Food Business Support
New Food Business Support
Allergen procedures, matrices, menu information, cross-contact controls, staff awareness, documentation and compliance reviews
New Food Business Support
New Food Business Support
New Food Business Support
Food safety systems from start-up, CookSafe/HACCP, allergen systems, documentation, kitchen procedures, staff systems and inspection preparation
Food Safety & Compliance Support
Practical, professional food safety consultancy and compliance support to help your business meet its responsibilities and maintain strong standards every day. Waugh Consultancy works with hospitality and food businesses to review existing systems, identify compliance gaps and put effective procedures in place that work within the realities of a busy food operation.
Food Safety Systems
Review and development of practical procedures, controls and documentation tailored to your operation.
Compliance Reviews
Independent assessment of your current systems and working practices to identify gaps and areas requiring improvement.
Documentation & Records
Support with food safety records, monitoring procedures and documentation to ensure your systems are clear, effective and properly maintained.
HACCP & CookSafe Support
Effective food safety management is about more than completing paperwork. Your HACCP or CookSafe system should accurately reflect how your business operates and provide clear, practical controls for managing food safety risks.
Waugh Consultancy supports hospitality and food businesses with developing, reviewing and improving HACCP-based food safety management systems and CookSafe documentation, ensuring procedures are appropriate, practical and effectively implemented.
HACCP Development & Review
Support with developing new HACCP-based systems or reviewing existing plans to ensure hazards, controls, monitoring and corrective actions are clearly defined.
CookSafe Implementation
Practical support with implementing and maintaining CookSafe, including House Rules, monitoring records, safe working methods and procedures tailored to your operation.
System Review & Improvement
Review of existing food safety management systems to identify gaps, outdated information or procedures that no longer reflect how your business operates.
Food Safety Audits & Compliance Reviews
Independent food safety audits provide a structured assessment of your current systems, procedures and working practices.
Waugh Consultancy will identify areas of good practice, highlight compliance gaps and provide clear, practical recommendations to help strengthen food safety standards across your operation.
Food Safety Audits
A structured review of food handling practices, premises, procedures and controls to assess how effectively food safety standards are being maintained.
Compliance Gap Analysis
Identification of gaps between your current practices and expected food safety standards, helping you understand where improvements are required.
Corrective Action Planning
Clear, prioritised recommendations to help you address identified issues and make practical improvements within your business.
Food Hygiene Inspection Preparation
Preparing for an Environmental Health inspection can feel daunting, particularly if you're unsure whether your food safety systems, documentation and day-to-day practices meet the required standards. Waugh Consultancy provides practical pre-inspection support to identify potential compliance issues, review your systems and records, strengthen existing procedures and help you feel prepared for your inspection.
Pre-Inspection Assessment
A practical review of your premises, food handling practices, procedures and controls to identify potential food safety or compliance issues before an Environmental Health inspection.
Documentation Review
Review of relevant food safety documentation, records and monitoring procedures to identify missing, incomplete or outdated information.
Improvement & Action Plan
Clear, prioritised guidance on any areas requiring attention, with practical support to help you address issues before inspection.
Allergen Management & Compliance
ffective allergen management requires clear procedures, accurate information and staff who understand their responsibilities. Waugh Consultancy supports hospitality businesses with reviewing and strengthening allergen management systems, helping ensure allergen information is accurate, cross-contact risks are controlled and procedures are consistently followed across your operation.
Allergen Procedures & Controls
Review and development of practical procedures for managing allergens, reducing cross-contact risks and communicating accurate information to customers.
Allergen Documentation
Support with allergen matrices, ingredient information, menu processes and documentation to help ensure allergen information remains accurate and up to date.
Staff Knowledge & Awareness
Practical training and guidance to help staff understand allergen risks, their responsibilities and the importance of clear communication throughout the business.
New Food Business Support
Starting a food business involves much more than developing a great menu. Putting the right food safety systems, procedures and documentation in place from the outset can help you launch with confidence and build compliance into your operation from day one.
Waugh Consultancy provides practical start-up support for new cafés, restaurants, takeaways and other food businesses, helping you establish food safety systems that are appropriate for your operation, practical for your team and ready for everyday use.
Food Safety Systems & Setup
Support with establishing HACCP or CookSafe systems, food safety procedures, monitoring records and documentation appropriate to your business and the way you operate.
Allergen & Operational Compliance
Support with allergen controls, safe working procedures, documentation and practical compliance systems before you begin trading.
Opening & Inspection Readiness
A practical review of your systems, documentation and operation to identify outstanding issues and help prepare your business for opening and Environmental Health inspection.
Professional Food Safety Training
Developing knowledgeable, confident teams and stronger food safety standards.
Waugh Consultancy provides professional food safety and allergen training for hospitality businesses, combining recognised learning with practical industry experience.
Training focuses on giving staff the knowledge and confidence to apply food safety principles effectively in the workplace.
Food Safety Training Courses
Professional training for food handlers, supervisors and managers, designed to build knowledge, confidence and consistent food safety standards in the workplace.
Food Safety Qualifications
Recognised food safety training for food handlers, supervisors and managers, with courses appropriate to different roles and levels of responsibility.
Allergen Training
Practical training to develop understanding of food allergens, cross-contact controls, legal responsibilities and effective allergen communication.
Bespoke Workplace Training
Tailored training for hospitality teams, developed around the procedures, risks and operational requirements of your individual business.
Why Waugh Consultancy?
Professional food safety expertise backed by real hospitality experience. With over 12 years of hands-on commercial kitchen management, Waugh Consultancy understands both the requirements of compliance and the realities of running a busy food business.
12+ Years’ Hospitality Experience
Hands-on experience managing commercial kitchens, teams, food safety systems and the day-to-day demands of hospitality operations.
Qualified & Professional
Advanced food safety knowledge supported by recognised qualifications, continued professional development and professional insurance.
Practical, Tailored Support
Clear, proportionate solutions tailored to your individual business, with a focus on practical implementation rather than generic, one-size-fits-all advice.