Insurance
Public liability and business insurance — required for any food operation
Simply Business
RecommendedUK's largest business insurance provider. Get covered in minutes.
- Public liability from £50/year
- Instant quotes online
- Trusted by 900,000+ businesses
PolicyBee
Specialist insurance for small businesses and freelancers.
- Tailored food business cover
- Product liability included
- Pay monthly available
Kitchen Equipment
Commercial-grade equipment for professional kitchens
Nisbets
RecommendedUK's largest catering equipment supplier. Next-day delivery available.
- 20,000+ products
- Trade prices
- Expert advice
Alliance Online
Commercial catering equipment at competitive prices.
- Free delivery over £50
- Finance available
- Professional ranges
Food Safety Training
Required certifications for food handlers — Level 2 is the legal minimum
High Speed Training
RecommendedCity & Guilds accredited online food hygiene courses.
- Level 2 from £20+VAT
- Complete in 2 hours
- Instant certificate
Food Hygiene Company
RoSPA approved food safety training.
- Courses from £9.95
- Accepted nationwide
- Train your whole team
Payment Systems
Take card payments from day one
Square
RecommendedAll-in-one POS system. Popular with food businesses.
- No monthly fees
- 1.75% transaction fee
- Free card reader
SumUp
Simple, affordable card payments for small businesses.
- Card reader from £39
- 1.69% transaction fee
- No contract
Zettle by PayPal
Backed by PayPal. Integrated with your existing accounts.
- Reader from £29
- 1.75% fee
- PayPal integration
Business Banking
Separate your business finances from day one
Tide
RecommendedFree business account built for small businesses.
- Free to open
- Invoicing included
- Expense tracking
Starling Bank
Award-winning business banking app.
- No monthly fees
- Instant notifications
- Integrations
Packaging & Supplies
Takeaway containers, bags, and disposables
Packaging Supplies
Wide range of food packaging solutions.
- Eco-friendly options
- Bulk discounts
- Custom printing
Vegware
Fully compostable food packaging.
- Plant-based materials
- Commercial composting
- B Corp certified