Stay compliant. Stress-free.

Audit-ready records without the paperwork. Replace messy binders with guided, digital workflows your team actually finishes.

  • Opening, cleaning, temperature checks — all in one place
  • Audit-ready logs, allergen tracking, probe validation
  • Built for UK businesses • £15/mo • 30-day free trial
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How it works

Get your team compliant in 4 simple steps.

  1. Step 1: Sign Up

    Get started in minutes. No downloads, no calls — just register & log in.

  2. Step 2: Create Your Checklists

    Set up Opening, Cleaning & Temperature tasks. We guide you along the way.

  3. Step 3: Track & Log

    Assign tasks, log completions, and keep your team on track with one click.

  4. Step 4: Stay Compliant

    Records are stored securely and always audit-ready — no paper, no stress.

Culinary Key

Why we built Culinary Key

We've spent years in food businesses, feeling the same pain you do: binders of paper, daily checks no one enjoys, and audits that cause unnecessary stress. We believe food safety doesn't have to feel like a burden.

We built Culinary Key to give teams a simpler, smarter way to stay compliant — one that fits into your day, not the other way around.

Our mission is simple:

  • Empower teams — with tools everyone can use confidently.
  • Save time & stress — focus on the food, not the forms.
  • Raise standards — making compliance second nature.

We believe food safety should just work.
That's why we built Culinary Key — for you, your team, and your customers.

What else does it do?

More ways Culinary Key makes compliance simple.

Digital Records

Paper-free logs, stored securely & always available.

Audit Reports

Exportable reports to impress inspectors.

Staff Training

Track staff training progress with ease.

Allergen Tracker

Log allergens across all your products.

Incident Logs

Record accidents & incidents properly.

Monthly Reviews

Stay on top of recurring compliance tasks.

Custom Checklists

Tailor daily & scheduled checklists to your kitchen.

Built-in Support

Get help anytime from the team who built it.

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What Our Partners Say

“We've been using Culinary Key as our digital HACCP diary, and it has significantly streamlined our catering operations. What was once a time-consuming and paper-heavy process is now efficient, organized, and fully digital. The platform is user-friendly, reliable, and helps ensure we stay compliant with food safety standards without the usual stress. I would highly recommend Culinary Key to any food business looking to modernize and simplify their HACCP management.”

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Choose the Right Plan for Your Business

Start free and upgrade when you're ready — simple pricing for independent sites, tailored solutions for multi-site groups.

Free Trial

30 Days Free

  • Access to all core tools
  • Test compliance tracking & reporting
  • Basic onboarding service
  • Email and chat support

Small Business

From £15/month per site

  • All core tools for day-to-day compliance
  • Per-site pricing – scale as you grow
  • Ideal for independent and 1–3 site operators
  • Email and chat support included

Enterprise

Contact us for pricing

  • Designed for multi-site groups and franchises
  • Group onboarding and staff training options
  • Priority support and account management
  • Optional hardware and tailored workflows

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