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Free Catering Risk Assessment Template
A blank, printable catering risk assessment template based on the HSE's five steps to risk assessment. Download it, fill it in, and keep it on file.
What's In This Template
A blank framework covering the areas most catering risk assessments need. You complete the detail for your own operation.
Food preparation and cooking hazards
Storage and temperature control
Allergen management prompts
Gas, LPG and mobile cooking equipment
Manual handling of heavy or hot items
Cleaning, sanitising and COSHH
Waste management
Two blank rows to add hazards specific to your site
Catering Risk Assessment Template
Based on the HSE's five steps to risk assessment (INDG163). Print this page or save it as a PDF, then complete each row for your own operation.
| Area / Task | Hazard | Who Might Be Harmed | Existing Controls | Further Action Needed | Action By / Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food preparation and cooking | |||||
| Storage and temperature control | |||||
| Allergen management | |||||
| Gas, LPG or mobile cooking equipment | |||||
| Manual handling | |||||
| Cleaning, sanitising and COSHH | |||||
| Waste management | |||||
| Add your own | |||||
| Add your own |
This is a blank starting point, not a completed assessment. It only satisfies your legal duty once every row has been filled in accurately for your own premises and activities.
This Template vs Written For You
| This Free Template | Anyrisks Written For You | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | £29 |
| Time to complete | 15 to 30 minutes of your own time | Under 2 minutes |
| Wording and detail | You write it yourself | Written for your operation automatically |
| HACCP and allergen sections | You add these | Included automatically |
| Best for | Simple, single-site operations with time to spare | Multi-site, EHO-sensitive or time-poor operators |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this catering risk assessment template free to use?
Yes. This blank template can be printed or saved as a PDF and completed at no cost.
Is a blank template enough to satisfy an Environmental Health Officer?
Only once it has been completed thoroughly for your own operation. Generic or partly completed templates are a common reason risk assessments are queried at inspection.
What should a catering risk assessment cover as a minimum?
Food preparation and cooking, storage and temperature control, allergen management, any gas or LPG equipment, manual handling, COSHH for cleaning chemicals, and waste management, plus anything specific to your venue.
Can I use this template for outdoor or event catering?
Yes, use the blank rows to add setup-specific hazards such as generators or site access. Review the assessment again for each new venue rather than reusing one across different sites.
What if I would rather not fill in a template myself?
Anyrisks can generate a fully written catering risk assessment tailored to your operation in under two minutes. See our written-for-you catering risk assessment.
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