35th Anniversary Special Promotion
*Offer applies to open and in-house courses only. Discount of 10% will be applied to course fees when entering code 90TO25 at checkout online at www.vwa.co.uk or when quoting code via email or telephone booking with Claire Lennon. Code may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Bookings must be made by midnight on 30th September 2025 to qualify for the discount. Previous bookings will not be discounted retrospectively. Terms and conditions apply. E&OE.
VWA are my first choice when I need training.
I have been on several courses with Verner Wheelock. Every one has exceeded my expectations. I have passed all examinations first time thanks to the assistance and guidance of the experienced tutors. The courses have really helped build my expertise within my current role. The team at Verner Wheelock are extremely welcoming, friendly and definitely go above and beyond Needless to say, I would highly recommend Verner Wheelock and will continue to use them in the future.”
Co-ordinator Ornua Nutrition Ingredients UK
HACCP, Auditing, Food Safety and Specialist Courses delivered by Food Industry Professionals.
Award-Winning Food Industry Training
Expert Training That Empowers Your Team
30+ Years of Food Industry Excellence
Our training courses help food companies meet the standards required for BRCGS audits and our commitment to exceeding customer expectations ensures that your produce is safe.
Whether you need nationally recognised HACCP training, food safety training, food auditing training or you feel you would benefit from our food consultancy services, we can provide the ideal solution.
We can ensure that you and your staff are trained to understand the importance of food hygiene, how to implement and monitor a HACCP plan or how to audit a quality system or food safety management system
Food industry courses in Yorkshire and across the UK
Our training options range from basic Food Safety and Hygiene to advanced level HACCP Courses and a selection of Auditing Training Courses. We also offer a choice of specialist food industry training courses which include Managing Food Allergens, Product Authenticity & Food Defence, Legal Labelling and Root Cause Analysis training, and our well-respected and unique flavour chemistry course, Creating Thermal Process Flavours
RSPH Approved Training Centre
Accredited by Leading Industry Bodies
From the Blog ...
Refresher Training – What it is and why it's important
Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene isn't just about regulatory compliance and ensuring you're producing food that is safe for consumption—it's essential for protecting your business.
Read More ...Local Chef Broadens Flavours Horizons
A local chef was given the opportunity to participate in a specialist training course this week. Matthew King-Mason from popular local restaurant 22 The Square in Crosshills
Read More ...Latest Food Industry Insights
1990 – 2025 Celebrating 35 years of Food Industry Training Excellence
On Friday we were joined by customers, suppliers, and trainers in celebrating Verner Wheelock’s 35th anniversary.
Read More ...5 Reasons Why Live Training Sessions are Still the Most Effective Option for Food Manufacturers
In today’s digital world, it’s easy to understand why pre-recorded online training is an attractive option. It’s convenient, cost-effective, and can fit in with shift patterns and busy production schedules. Certainly, online training has its place
Read More ...Why Choose VWA for Food Safety Training?
Proven Results and Industry Recognition
- 30+ years of food industry training excellence
- Excellent examination pass rates
- Choice of classroom or remote training
- Many RSPH annual awards in Food Safety and HACCP
- Training company of choice for major UK food manufacturers
- Expert trainers with hands-on food industry experience
- Interactive courses with relevant examples
- Approved centre for RSPH, FDQ and Highfield
Trusted by Leading UK Food Manufacturers
Our Valued Customer Network
Comprehensive Food Safety Training Courses & Services
HACCP Training
All levels of RSPH HACCP training from basic for operatives to advanced for management and HACCP team members.
Choose CourseFood Safety Training
We specialise in supervisory and management level RSPH Food Safety training but we offer all levels of courses.
Choose CourseAuditing Training
Learn to conduct effective audits. FDQ Auditing Skills, Supplier Auditing, Lead Auditor and Refresher courses.
Choose CourseSpecialist Training
Allergen management, food labelling, flavourist training, Product Authenticity and bespoke courses.
Choose CourseEthical Trading
Need a SMETA ethical audit? Or simply want to find out more about ethical trading and Sedex? Visit our ethical section
Read More ...Consultancy
Offering specialist expertise, from reviews of HACCP plans, to gap analysis and pre-audit for BRCGS or SMETA audits.
Read More ...Flexible Training Delivery Options
In-house Food Industry Training
Any course we offer can be delivered at your own premises.
If you are a food processor, caterer or food packaging company and have 5 or more staff to train, take advantage of our in-house food industry training courses.
Cost-effective
Train staff in HACCP, food safety, food auditing or any of our specialist food industry courses, any of which can be bespoke.
