Catering Companies

Stay compliant wherever you're catering

Event caterers and outside catering businesses operate in different venues every week. Paddl keeps your compliance consistent no matter where you're set up.

Sound familiar?

Every catering company operator knows these headaches

Varying venue facilities

Every venue is different — different kitchens, different equipment, different storage. Your food safety procedures need to adapt while standards stay constant.

Safe food transport

Transporting prepared food to event locations introduces temperature control risks. Time, distance, and weather all affect food safety during transit.

Scaling for event sizes

A wedding for 30 and a corporate event for 500 have very different operational risks. Your HACCP plan and procedures must scale with every booking.

Temporary and freelance staff

Event catering relies on temporary staff who may not know your specific procedures. Training must be fast, clear, and verifiable.

Purpose-built for catering operations

Paddl understands that caterers can't control their environment — but they can control their systems. Digital compliance that travels with your team.

Mobile HACCP Plans

AI-generated HACCP plans accessible on any device. Cover transport, setup, service, and breakdown phases. Adapt for different venue types and event scales.

Event Allergen Management

Track all 14 UK allergens per menu item for every event. Generate allergen charts for front-of-house staff and clients. Handle bespoke menus with ease.

Temperature Logging on the Move

Digital temperature checks for transport vehicles, temporary storage, hot-holding, and service. Mobile-first so staff can log from any location.

Quick Staff Onboarding

Get temporary and freelance staff up to speed fast with mobile training modules. Track food hygiene certifications and ensure everyone working events is compliant.

SFBB Documentation

Digital SFBB packs that work for catering operations. Always accessible, always current, ready for any inspection at your base kitchen or event venue.

Supplier Traceability

Full delivery logging and supplier records. Know exactly where every ingredient came from for every event — essential for traceability and recall compliance.

Equipment Tracking

Track maintenance for transport vehicles, portable equipment, and base kitchen appliances. Schedule servicing around your event calendar.

Risk Assessments

AI-generated risk assessments for event-specific hazards. Cover venue setup, temporary structures, outdoor catering, and high-volume production.

What catering company operators achieve

Real improvements from catering companies using Paddl

25%
Faster event setup
100%
Events fully documented
3hrs
Saved weekly on admin
98%
Compliance rate

Common questions about catering companies

What compliance do catering companies need in the UK?

UK catering companies need HACCP-based food safety management, allergen documentation for every event, staff food hygiene training records, temperature monitoring for transport and service, and SFBB or equivalent documentation. Paddl manages all of these digitally.

How does Paddl handle compliance for different venues?

Paddl's mobile-first design means your compliance system goes wherever your team goes. HACCP plans, checklists, and temperature logs work on any device. Your procedures stay consistent while adapting to different venue facilities.

Can temporary staff use Paddl without training?

Paddl's mobile interface is intuitive enough for temporary staff to complete checks and logs immediately. Built-in onboarding modules cover the essentials quickly, and all actions are timestamped and traceable.

Does Paddl support allergen management for bespoke event menus?

Yes. Create custom menus for each event with full allergen tracking across all 14 UK allergens. Generate visual allergen charts for serving staff and share allergen information with clients for approval.

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