About
Advice from someone who has actually worked a service
The Sylvan Standard is a food hygiene consultancy built on three decades in real kitchens — not a checklist handed down by someone who has never run one.
The Sylvan Standard is a food hygiene consultancy led by Joe, built on three decades of working in real kitchens. That background means advice grounded in how busy food businesses actually run — not a checklist handed down from someone who has never worked a service.
We help cafes, takeaways, restaurants and other food businesses across the Midlands and wider UK achieve and keep a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating. The approach is deliberately calm and practical: understand where you stand, prioritise what matters, and make improvements that stick long after the visit.
Most of all, it’s support without judgement. Inspections can feel stressful and exposing. Our job is to take that weight off you and replace it with a clear, achievable path forward.
How we work
Built on experience
30 years of hands-on catering experience shapes every recommendation — no theory for theory's sake.
Founder led
Brand-led consultancy, underpinned by Joe's expertise and a practical, down-to-earth approach.
No judgement, just clarity
If things aren't perfect, that's normal. We focus on fixes you can actually deliver.
Midlands based
Local support across the Midlands, with travel available for the right clients.
Actionable plans
Clear priorities, sensible sequencing, and help making improvements stick.
Inspection focused
Support designed around what matters most for inspections and long-term compliance.