What is involved in becoming a Gold Licensed Caterer?
It is important to realize that a large number of caterers currently operating do not comply with important legislative standards. The Caterers Gold Licence Accreditation Scheme lays down the minimum standards and informs the public as to what standards are fundamental to catering business. A GOLD LICENCE Caterer must have the following: • COMMERCIAL KITCHEN It is a legal requirement for all commercial caterers to have a Commercial Kitchen for the preparation of food, adequate refrigeration for food storage, appropriate facilities for the transportation of food and the handling of food on site. • UP-TO-DATE AND RELEVANT INSURANCES It is imperative that a caterer provides for the adequate protection of consumers by taking out public and product liability and workers compensation insurance. • TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE GOLD LICENCE caterers must have or employ a senior person who has five years experience within the hospitality industry, in food preparation or catering management, or an
