Street food
Food hygiene certificate for street food and market traders
For food trucks, market stalls, festival vans and pop-ups: training for you and your crew, done on a phone.
Level 2, UK version: £12 per person, online 24 hours a day. Module 1 is free before you pay.
What the rules say
For food trucks and vans, market stalls, festivals, events, pop-ups and coffee carts. Each point links to the page it comes from.
- Food businesses must register with their local council at least 28 days before they start trading. Registration is free.[1]
- UK food law says food handlers must be supervised and instructed and/or trained in food hygiene in line with their work. It does not require a certificate or a particular training provider.[2][3]
- In England and Wales you may also need a street trading licence or consent from the council to sell on the street.[4]
- Mobile food businesses get a food hygiene rating too, published online.[5]
- You must give customers allergen information for the 14 allergens.[6]
What the course covers for your work
- Keeping hot food hot and chilled food cold
- Handwashing, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
- Giving allergen information for the 14 allergens
- Checking deliveries, storage and HACCP basics
7 modules with a short video and a quiz each, about 2 to 3 hours in total. The final exam has 30 questions in 45 minutes. Pass and download a PDF certificate with a QR code that anyone can check.
Which course and how much
| Course | Price |
|---|---|
| Level 2 food hygiene | £12 (£10 + VAT) |
| Level 2 + allergen awareness | £18 |
| Level 3 supervision, if you run the business | £30 (£25 + VAT) |
Training a team? Team packs cost less per person and come with a dashboard and training records.
Sources
- Food business registration (Food Standards Agency on GOV.UK, no date shown)
- Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, Annex II, Chapter XII (Training) (legislation.gov.uk, revised version, last amended 31 December 2020)
- Running a food business: Staff training, illness and hygiene (GOV.UK, updated 30 January 2025)
- Street trading licence (England and Wales) (GOV.UK, no date shown)
- Food hygiene rating scheme (GOV.UK, no date shown)
- Allergen guidance for food businesses (Food Standards Agency on GOV.UK, updated 17 July 2026)
The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification, and HygieneReady is not approved or endorsed by the FSA or Food Standards Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Do street food traders need a food hygiene certificate?
The law asks for training in food hygiene in line with the work, not a certificate. Event organisers and markets often ask to see a food hygiene certificate for everyone who handles food, so having one makes booking pitches easier.
Can I train my whole crew?
Yes. Team packs give each person their own login and certificate, and a manager dashboard shows who has finished.
Is an online food hygiene course enough?
UK law asks for training in food hygiene in line with the work, and the FSA lists self-study among the ways to train. It does not require a classroom course or a particular provider. Our certificate confirms you completed the training and passed the exam; it is not a regulated qualification, and HygieneReady is not approved by the FSA.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
Level 2 costs £12 per person (£10 + VAT), with the certificate included, or £18 with allergen awareness. The course takes about 2 to 3 hours. The final exam has 30 questions and you pass with 21; retakes are free.