Practical Support for Small Food Businesses
Food Safety & Compliance
Development and review of HACCP plans tailored to your operation
Preparation for audits by EHO, Bord Bia, and major retailers
Labelling and shelf-life compliance (ingredients, allergens, use-by)
Assistance with other legal obligations
Product Development
Recipe creation and scale-up support for production
Allergen risk analyses and supplier checks.
Sensory testing and product feedback
Shelf Life Planning and Testing Schedule Support.
Traceability and Records
Traceability System Challenge and Review
Digital Templates for Intake Checks, CCP Checks, Dispatch Checks,
Micro Sampling Scheduling and Result Support
Training and Supervision
On-Site and Remote Food Safety Training
Allergen and Hygiene Induction
SOP Development and Monitoring Tools
Refresher Sessions and Toolbox Talks
Continuous Improvement
Support in Developing Food Safety Culture Initiatives
Staff Engagement and Campaigns
Support in Streamlining Systems and Waste Management
Advisory and Mentoring
One-to-one Mentoring for Start›-Ups and Scaling Food Businesses
Support in Transitioning from Paper to Digital Systems
Guidance in Corrective Actions for Non-Conformances
Peter Borland
I founded The Compliant Kitchen to support and develop small food businesses with affordable solutions to their technical needs, Over the past few years I've worked as a chef, a food technologist, an NPD and QC manager, and technical manager in kitchens and food production facilities of various sizes. I've developed products from trial to launch, led teams through regulatory audits, and introduced food safety culture initiatives that really stuck.
I started my culinary education with Ballymaloe Cookery School, and now I hold a First-Class Honours in both BSc. Culinary Science (TU Dublin) and MEngSc. Food Engineering (UCD), Level 6 certifications in HACCP and Food Standards Auditing (both with Distinction). I now help food businesses across Ireland stay compliant, confident, and ready to grow.
If you think my services might be of interest to you please leave your name, e-mail and a brief description of your business and your query.