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Essential Resources

Everything you need to start and run your food business

Insurance

Public liability and business insurance — required for any food operation

Simply Business

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UK's largest business insurance provider. Get covered in minutes.

  • Public liability from £50/year
  • Instant quotes online
  • Trusted by 900,000+ businesses
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PolicyBee

Specialist insurance for small businesses and freelancers.

  • Tailored food business cover
  • Product liability included
  • Pay monthly available
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Kitchen Equipment

Commercial-grade equipment for professional kitchens

Nisbets

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UK's largest catering equipment supplier. Next-day delivery available.

  • 20,000+ products
  • Trade prices
  • Expert advice
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Alliance Online

Commercial catering equipment at competitive prices.

  • Free delivery over £50
  • Finance available
  • Professional ranges
Browse Products

Food Safety Training

Required certifications for food handlers — Level 2 is the legal minimum

High Speed Training

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City & Guilds accredited online food hygiene courses.

  • Level 2 from £20+VAT
  • Complete in 2 hours
  • Instant certificate
Start Training

Food Hygiene Company

RoSPA approved food safety training.

  • Courses from £9.95
  • Accepted nationwide
  • Train your whole team
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Payment Systems

Take card payments from day one

Square

Recommended

All-in-one POS system. Popular with food businesses.

  • No monthly fees
  • 1.75% transaction fee
  • Free card reader
Get Started Free

SumUp

Simple, affordable card payments for small businesses.

  • Card reader from £39
  • 1.69% transaction fee
  • No contract
Order Reader

Zettle by PayPal

Backed by PayPal. Integrated with your existing accounts.

  • Reader from £29
  • 1.75% fee
  • PayPal integration
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Business Banking

Separate your business finances from day one

Tide

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Free business account built for small businesses.

  • Free to open
  • Invoicing included
  • Expense tracking
Open Account

Starling Bank

Award-winning business banking app.

  • No monthly fees
  • Instant notifications
  • Integrations
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Packaging & Supplies

Takeaway containers, bags, and disposables

Packaging Supplies

Wide range of food packaging solutions.

  • Eco-friendly options
  • Bulk discounts
  • Custom printing
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Vegware

Fully compostable food packaging.

  • Plant-based materials
  • Commercial composting
  • B Corp certified
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