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Food Stall Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your food stall — what you're cooking, the event type, cooking equipment and setup. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant food stall risk assessment covering food hygiene, fire safety, LPG, electrical hazards and public interaction in minutes.
Used by mobile caterers, street food traders and market stallholders across the UK
🔥 Using LPG cylinders for cooking? Mention it — we'll include gas safety controls, cylinder storage requirements, ventilation standards and emergency procedures under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
Legal requirements for food stall operators
A food stall risk assessment is required under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Regulation 3(1) of MHSWR 1999 requires every employer and self-employed person to conduct a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of their work activities. For food stall operators, this means identifying and controlling hazards from cooking equipment, public interaction, fire, food hygiene and site-specific risks at events.
The Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations 2013 require food businesses to identify food safety hazards and implement controls based on HACCP principles. While a full HACCP plan may be excessive for a small food stall, your risk assessment must address cross-contamination, temperature control, hand washing facilities and allergen management under the Food Information Regulations 2014.
If you use LPG cylinders for cooking, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 apply. You must store cylinders safely, ensure adequate ventilation, conduct leak checks and have emergency procedures in place. If you use electrical equipment such as fridges, grills or lighting, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that equipment is maintained and tested (PAT testing) and that trailing cables are managed to prevent tripping hazards.
Event organisers, local councils and venue managers routinely require a written risk assessment as part of your trader application. Without one, you will not be permitted to trade. A professional, regulation-referenced food stall risk assessment satisfies this requirement and demonstrates your competence to event organisers and environmental health officers.
How it works
1. Describe your food stall
Tell us what you're cooking, the cooking method (LPG burner, electric grill, charcoal BBQ), the event type (outdoor festival, indoor market, car boot sale), and any specific hazards such as proximity to the public, uneven ground, or working alone. If you serve allergens or cook high-risk foods, mention it and we will include appropriate food safety controls.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant food stall risk assessment referencing the Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene Regulations 2013, Gas Safety Regulations 1998 and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 where relevant.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Submit it to the event organiser, attach it to your market stall application, or keep it on file for environmental health inspections. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every food stall risk assessment is written in full — covering all food hygiene, fire, gas, electrical and public safety hazards relevant to your stall.
Food hygiene and cross-contamination control
Hand washing facilities and sanitisation
Temperature control for hot and cold food storage
Allergen management and labelling requirements
LPG cylinder storage, ventilation and leak checks
Fire safety — fire blankets, extinguishers and emergency procedures
Electrical safety — PAT testing and trailing cable management
Burns and scalds from cooking equipment
Manual handling of gazebos, tables and equipment
Slips, trips and falls on uneven ground or wet surfaces
Public interaction and queue management
Working alone at events — lone working procedures
Weather hazards — wind, rain and sun exposure for outdoor stalls
Waste disposal and pest control
Works for
From farmers' markets to music festivals, Anyrisks covers every type of food stall and event.
What customers say
"Every festival and market I apply to asks for a risk assessment. Anyrisks covered LPG safety, food hygiene and fire safety — all in one document. The event organisers accepted it immediately."
Damian J.
Caribbean food stall operator, Kent
"I run a hot dog stall at car boot sales and outdoor events. Anyrisks gave me a proper risk assessment covering gas cylinders, allergen labelling and public safety. Professional and specific to what I do."
Claire M.
Mobile caterer, West Midlands
"We trade at festivals all summer. Anyrisks covered outdoor hazards, LPG safety and food hygiene. We submitted it to six different event organisers and all accepted it without question."
Rob T.
Street food trader, South East London
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations 2013 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| LPG gas safety controls included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Allergen management and labelling requirements covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Outdoor and indoor event hazards identified | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fire safety and emergency procedures included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover food hygiene and allergen requirements?
Yes — food stall risk assessments include food hygiene controls under the Food Safety Act 1990 and allergen labelling requirements under the Food Information Regulations 2014. We cover cross-contamination, hand washing, temperature control and allergen management.
Can I use this for multiple different events?
Yes — describe the type of event (festival, market, outdoor fair, indoor event) and the assessment will be tailored accordingly. The same assessment can be used for similar events, though you may wish to update specific site hazards if they differ significantly.
Does it cover outdoor and indoor food stalls?
Yes — mention whether your stall is outdoors or indoors. Outdoor stalls introduce additional hazards such as weather, uneven ground, and public proximity. Indoor stalls may involve fire exits, ventilation and electrical supply constraints. We cover both scenarios.
Is LPG gas safety included?
Yes — if you use LPG for cooking, mention it and the assessment will include gas safety controls under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, including cylinder storage, ventilation, leak checks and emergency procedures.
Do event organisers accept Anyrisks assessments?
Yes — event organisers, councils and venue managers require a written risk assessment as part of your trader application. Anyrisks produces a professional, regulation-referenced document in the format expected across the UK events industry.
Does it cover electrical safety for mobile catering equipment?
Yes — mention your electrical equipment (grills, fridges, hot plates) and we will include electrical safety controls under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, including portable appliance testing, trailing cables and supply connection procedures.
Can I add my own hazards to the assessment?
Yes — the Word document is fully editable. If you identify site-specific hazards after the event briefing (such as proximity to a stage, steep access ramps, or confined serving space), you can add them to the assessment before submitting it to the event organiser.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your food stall, the event type, cooking methods and any specific hazards and Anyrisks produces a complete, UK-compliant food stall risk assessment instantly.
Also see: Street Food Risk Assessment · Catering Risk Assessment