Food hygiene training · Leeds

Food Hygiene Training in Leeds

From the stalls of Kirkgate Market, Europe's largest indoor market, and the restaurants along Call Lane, Leeds runs on food businesses that live or die by their hygiene standards. Good Food Hygiene trains staff online, CPD-standard, with an instant certificate.

7,390 registered food businesses in Leeds Inspected by Leeds City Council 14 languages available

Trained for a rating, not just a certificate

Every one of those 7,390 businesses is inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme by Leeds City Council's own Environmental Health team. A certificate proves your staff were trained — it's what they do every shift afterwards that the inspector actually scores. GFH's courses are built around that gap: real kitchen habits, not just passing a quiz.

Courses & pricing

10 CPD-standard courses from £15 — Food Hygiene Levels 1–3, HACCP, Allergen Awareness, Health & Safety and more. Free taster version on every course, so a business can try one before training the whole team.

Leeds FAQs

Do I need a food hygiene certificate to trade at Kirkgate Market or a Leeds event?

Yes — market and event organisers in Leeds almost always require proof of Level 2 Food Hygiene training before granting a pitch, and Leeds City Council's Environmental Health team can ask to see it at any time.

How long does a food hygiene certificate last in Leeds?

There's no legal expiry, but most Leeds employers and the council itself recommend refresher training every three years, since food safety guidance is updated periodically.