Sarah is a great trainer. Has so much industry knowledge, it puts the theory into context.
CM - Fullers Foods International plc
Having worked in the food industry herself for many years it came across that Julie knew personally a lot of issues relevant to our job and she made the day very interesting.
NW - Dr Oetker
Sara was a delight. Obviously passionate and extremely passionate about her subject. Easy delivery and welcomed questions which she took great care to answer in detail.
RJ - Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust
Level 3 HACCP Course Testimonials
"Really well run course imparting great knowledge."
ST - Foodtech Consulting
"This course was really useful and helpful. I felt like I had learnt soooo much and the whole HACCP system clicked for me. Sara is a really good tutor and I would highly recommend her to anyone."
KF - Warburtons
Peter was a great trainer. It was very useful to hear about his past experiences in the food industry - it definitely helped me remember the things that were being taught.
CB - Farrington Oils
“Sara was a fantastic trainer. Welcoming, approachable, professional and knowledgeable. Thank you for an enjoyable 2 days’ learning.
JF - Pladis
Thoroughly enjoyed the course, it was very informative and insightful, Nigel had a great way of putting things across which made it very relevant to the environment I work in.
G - ABP
Peter was very knowledgeable, delivered the course content at a good pace for everyone and I particularly liked the fact that due to his industry experience he was able to relate scenarios back to real events he experienced.
IH - Refresco
Nigel always had an interesting anecdote from his previous work experience to back up what he was teaching. This always helps me to be engaged on a training course.
SH - Irish Country Gold
The discussions we had were truly engaging and insightful.
HS - PDM Produce
Brilliant!
LA - Harrogate Integrated Facilities Ltd
So far, the best training/course I ever received.
KR - Encirc
"First class teaching and kept me engaged - which is a huge achievement!"
AM - Pladis / McVitie's
Really enjoyable training with Julie. She was approachable, make training interesting and actually good fun, easier to learn and remember things.
ES - Dr Oetker
I thoroughly enjoyed this Level 3 HACCP course. I had some previous industry experience and theoretical knowledge; however, this course has increased my knowledge and confidence to enable application for my client work. Nigel's approachable demeanour and conversational teaching style resonated well with me and I would definitely book on to further courses in the near future.
HMA - HAS Consultants
Barbara was excellent on both days, very knowledgeable.
SG - Woodhead Brothers
It’s helped me to be able to help my franchise partners better in setting up HACCP plans.
JR - Costa Coffee
Excellent communication through full course and always took time with anyone to ensure they understood content.
JH - Kerry
A very engaging course, while this was over teams the instructor did everything to keep all people engaged with the process.
KW - IPS
Trained with Nigel on multiple occasions and always found him knowledgeable and approachable. Good course.
CJ - Solina UK
Nigel was welcoming and professional, he had a wide range of knowledge and was a great trainer.
WL - James Hall Ltd
Nigel was one of the best trainers I have had in my work career. He worked in a way that everyone on the room could understand and made you really think about the areas he was teaching. I would highly recommend him and if I ever had to go on another training course, I would hope it was him that was coming to train it out.
SC - Aunt Bessie’s
Level 4 HACCP Course Testimonials
"Eleanor made me feel relaxed from start of the course to the finish of it. She was very professional and friendly."
JJ - Horizon Academy Trust
Sarah was very knowledgeable, approachable and articulated the course content very well. Sarah also had a lot of personal experience which she shared that helped me to visualise and apply to scenarios within the content.
JF - Pladis Global
HACCP can be quite a dry subject and must be especially difficult to train remotely, but Julie's delivery and industry examples helped keep the course interesting.
KC - PepsiCo
Julie was a great course leader; she was very friendly and approachable - and kept everyone engaged during the remote course.
JW - Foodservice Centre
Provided great relevant examples of each course sections, along with involvement from all participants on the course. Feedback on the example test questions shared with the group were great to provide us an understanding of the expectation of the answers required for the exam.
SB - Vernacare
Provided great relevant examples of each course sections, along with involvement from all participants on the course. Feedback on the example test questions shared with the group were great to provide us an understanding of the expectation of the answers required for the exam.
SB - Vernacare
Provided great relevant examples of each course sections, along with involvement from all participants on the course. Feedback on the example test questions shared with the group were great to provide us an understanding of the expectation of the answers required for the exam.
SB - Vernacare
"Peter was very knowledgeable, from delivering the course training requirements, to also answering additional questions from the group learners. I enjoyed the course, thank you."
AS - McCain Foods
Nigel was very engaging and delivered the training in an interesting and evenly paced manner with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and listen to both his and other participants experiences relevant to the topic.
JK - Kerry
Excellent in depth knowledge and experience within industry. His auditing experience was also extremely valuable in terms of practical appliance of the course to such standards as BRCGS V9.
PS - Ichiban UK
The trainer explained the topics very well. We did a few group exercises too and I really enjoyed the whole course.
KK - Warburtons
Peter was a fantastic trainer to have. Very open, honest and really easy to talk to, or ask questions of. Nothing was too much for Peter and no matter the question, he made everyone feel welcome and listened to. In terms of his knowledge, you could tell he knew the ins and outs of the content like the back of his hand. His relaxed nature made us all feel very comfortable and made the atmosphere of the room a very pleasant one to be a part of.
GG - Endeavour Speciality Chemicals
I really enjoyed the course. Nigel did a great job of making the content of the course engaging and interactive.
RD - Pladis
Nigel was engaging, asking questions and ensuring the content was being understood.
SM - Bradford Council
HACCP Refresher Course Testimonials
"This exceeded my expectations with up to date information on the changes within HACCP"
PC - Bicester
The course was a good solid refresher which got me back into thinking in the necessary way in preparation for a retake of Paper A of the Level 4 HACCP qualification. Julie and Claire were very helpful in giving me pointers for last minute revision of areas where mistakes have been made in papers in the past. Was also helpful to have an additional refresher conversation on exam technique.
TR - Britivic Soft Drinks
Very Professional, clearly spoken and gave lots of examples to simplify HACCP.
PM - Pepsico
Good trainer - Julie clearly knew the subject and was able to relate back to real world experience.
CC - Muller Milk & Ingredients
"I always know we're in good hands when Peter is the trainer. Friendly and professional with great knowledge and practical experience."
CW - Olam Food Ingredients UK
"Great course covering the basics and new information, delivered in a relaxed yet professional manner."
RS - Olam Food Ingredients
Excellent refresher course with some constructive discussion in between.
PN - McVitie’s
I was pleasantly surprised with this course. As it was a refresher and I've done many HACCP courses, I didn't expect to be very engaged, but Julie made it interesting & enjoyable and the breakout sessions inspired some animated discussions.”
“Sarah is a great trainer, best I had in a very long time. Very knowledgeable and approachable! Had a lot of examples and answered all of our never ending questions.”
JK - Greencore, Kiveton
“I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days we spent with Sarah, she's great! I learned so much, I can’t wait to do my next audit! Thank you, can we keep her ? Gold standard training. The content was amazing, it makes such a change from "Death by powerpoint" training, it flowed more like a friendly conversation rather than a training course. It was like it was tailored to our site.”
PH - Greencore, Consett
Peter was very professional, friendly and made me feel very comfortable to approach/raise questions. Peter explained things very well and was always clear.
TS - Fox’s Biscuits
I really enjoyed the course and found it very informative.
SN - Moy Park
Joanne was a great trainer. She explained processes until everyone was happy they understood and her examples from working in the food industry were really helpful in relating the information to my industry.
VW - The Country Range Group
I can honestly say an excellent Trainer.
GR - McCain’s
Peter was very knowledgeable and helpful; his style was relaxed and on topic with good conversational learning but keeping on topic.”
TM - McCain’s
Great training as we build capability within the team to have more auditors available, the content and trainer gave us the tools we need to complete audits and to be able to ask the right questions.
NG - Pepsico
Garry was very knowledgeable and was able to answer many questions about the different types/scenarios in Auditing. Used clear precise examples to auditing and how to use these examples in current day to day working environments. I would happily do another course with Garry. I learnt a lot from him, his explanation of the course material made it easier to learn.
JR - Logoplaste
Excellent delivery style backed up with real (practical) industry knowledge.
PW - GAP Convenience Distribution
“Sarah was a great tutor, that made the course fun and easily understandable. I also admired her broad knowledge of auditing which made asking questions so much easier.”
GK - Harmans On-site Services
I think Peter was great, very engaging which is good when you're on remote.
CT - Burton’s Biscuits
Julie was fantastic and as always thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt a lot from it, it was nice to approach the subject of auditing skills from outside of our business and do it in a neutral environment. All the team at Verner Wheelock were amazing and looked after us all on the course exceptionally well. Can't thank you all enough and hopefully do further courses with you in the future.
HB - Interspice
I really enjoyed the course, interesting and delivered in a great way.
BM - McCain’s
Really enjoyed the course - thought Julie was excellent!
DS - Knights of Old
A very informative well-structured course. Left the course with tools to give me the confidence to carry out an audit
TS - Knights of Old
Supplier Auditing Course Testimonials
This course was excellent. Very interesting and informative and worthwhile. I enjoyed the day and thanks to Julie’s depth of knowledge and experience I learnt a lot which I will most certainly put to good use once I start planning any oncoming supplier audits. Thanks again Julie
DS - Vernacare
Auditing Refresher Course Testimonials
"A good presenter, easy to listen to, and easy to understand. A good refresher to revisit and update on good auditing practices."
MO - Crediton Dairy
Sarah was excellent. I really enjoyed the experience.
SP - KP Snacks
Lead Auditor Course Testimonials
"Peter was knowledgeable, approachable and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed my learning."
FJ - Greencore
Peter was an excellent tutor, both knowledgeable and approachable. It was a more relaxed classroom experience. He didn't make anyone feel less than for not knowing or giving incorrect answers, even if incorrect answers were given candidates weren't outright told they were wrong but redirected nicely.
JH - Finsbury Food Group
Absolutely fantastic course, Julie was brilliant, very approachable, but also professional. On day one I found that there was a lot of information to take in. But as the week went on the information seemed to stay with me. We couldn't go into the factory because of an audit, but the role play audit exercise was enjoyable. Overall I would recommend this course and especially Julie Ryan
SW - Pilgrim’s
Very useful information gained during this course. Interactive course with a lot of exercises and hybrid way of delivering the course works very well.
AO - Westmill
Fantastic tutor, incredibly knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble, thank you.
LP - Yorkshire Farmhouse Eggs
Peter's knowledge and experience about the subject matter is second to none, and I feel very privileged to have had Peter as our course tutor. Peter was very professional at all times, and the course was delivered at just the right pace. I also felt that you could approach Peter with any questions without hesitation.
BC - Independent Consultant
Please pass my thanks to Barbara – thoroughly enjoyed the course.
JW - Virani Food Products
Peter was a fantastic tutor. He took the time to explain things in great detail, ensure that things were understood and recovered things that we were unsure of. His passion for the courses comes across and he is very approachable and clearly a very knowledgeable person
VW - The Country Range Group
Joanne was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the course. The pace of the course was good and the practical day was really useful.”
AS - Pilrgrim’s
Great tutor. Love Eleanor’s teaching style with the way she relates the course information to real life examples.
LT - World of Sweets
"Eleanor made what could have been a dry subject matter interesting and engaging. The training was well paced, targeted and delivered making it a very enjoyable week."
KK - Cranswick -- Lazenby's
Another great course led by Peter. He has a great way to get everyone involved and understanding the content. Had the pleasure of meeting other team members Clare L and Rachel M, both of whom were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.
LM - Valeo Snacks
Peter was a fantastic trainer in all areas. He delivered all the course material in a really clear way. Great mix of theory and really relevant practical work. His examples of past experiences and practical tips will be invaluable to me. I walk away from the course feeling much more confident within this area, no matter what the outcome of my exam!.
CD - Superdrug Stores Plc
Barbara is a very knowledgeable and informative person. She was able to get my interest easily and I always felt that all my questions were answered.
EB - Kettle Foods Ltd
Barbara's whole attitude and demeanour was friendly, knowledgeable and she was very good at giving her own examples to explain things.
HY-B - Kober
Jo was very helpful and down to earth. She had a practical approach and encouraged interaction from the team. She balanced the online attendees with the in-person attendees well and put everyone at ease.
JA - Shepherd’s Purse
Julie had a lot of patience and explained every question in detail, a very knowledgeable and approachable tutor, highly recommend.
RJ - Food Centre Wales
Excellent trainer, able to use her own extensive experience to make the course engaging and enjoyable.
CC - Food Centre Wales
Absolutely fantastic course and Eleanor was brilliant, very knowledgeable. The information was presented very clearly, and she made sure everybody understood and was comfortable with it.
GB - Kiwa
Eleanor was great, I really enjoyed her approach and style of training.
NW - IPS
BRCGS Issue 9 Update (VWA Version) Testimonials
As expected - really worthwhile. Would recommend.”
JB - KBF Enterprises
Really good knowledge about the standard. Every clause explained well.
A - Shepley Spring
I enjoyed the course and made a lot of notes regarding explanations and examples given by Peter to make the new clauses / amendments clearer.
CM - Florette
BRCGS Issue 9 Conversion for Sites (official version) Testimonials
Knowledgeable and open to discussion and worked examples.””
RK - Kerry
Very knowledgeable. The course was presented really well. Totally enjoyed and was well informed at the end.
DM - Typhoo Tea
Root Cause Analysis Course Testimonials
Really enjoyed the course.
L - Dunbia
Enjoyed the course, Nigel was a lovely fella, very knowledgeable.
AB - Smurfit Kappa
Excellent course, very thought provoking.
CD - Roberts Mart & Co
Very friendly. Involved everyone on the course. Learned a lot, really enjoyable & useful.
James was an excellent trainer, probably the best I have had. He explained the topics well, gave relatable examples and gave hints along the way. He kept making sure we were OK with the topics and he answered any questions that he had. I thought the training material was good and having the folders with the dividers was a nice touch so was the highlighters and post it notes. It covered different people’s learning styles. The flip charts with all the key points were also very useful
JR - Greencore
"Colleen was very knowledgeable and presented the information clearly. Hearing her experiences and seeing the photos helped to make the info real. This makes it much better to remember."
SW - McCain Foods
A well rounded learning experience that provides a good level of learning in relation to the food industry as a whole
JA - Norwest Food International Ltd
Really good course. The trainer was really knowledgeable and engaging. I was very impressed with the organisation - the folders provided contained everything we needed and was very well presented. Everything ran to the schedule estimated with enough breaks. We were very well looked after! Lunch at a different place was definitely a nice touch - was nice to leave the training centre as a break too.
SS - Mondelez
Colleen was excellent. Her delivery was good and she managed to engage the remote and classroom delegates equally. As a remote candidate, I did not feel in any way 'remote'.
MK - Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject.
NG - PepsiCo International
A really good blend of structured information and a relaxed fun environment. Nigel provided plenty of real-life examples and asked the team on the call for comments so that we could find first hand examples of the things we were talking about.
Delegate - Abel & Cole
"Probably one of the best and most knowledgeable trainers I've ever had present a course for me personally. Thanks Nigel."
JM - Inspired Pet Nutrition
"Julie was an excellent trainer & knowledge was fantastic - just what our business needed."
PH - Genius Foods Ltd
Nigel was very informative and I enjoyed the detailed examples he gave for different pieces of information (either personal experiences or hypothetical) which made what could have been a dry subject very engaging. I would definitely recommend to future colleagues.
A - Ornua Ingredients
Brilliant 3 days. I learnt so much and the information was very detailed. I fully enjoyed the learning.
BL - Sykes House Farm
I really like how Nigel involved everyone - he was very knowledgeable and professional. He kept asking if everyone was ok, made it interactive.
NS - Abel & Cole (Female)
I didn't feel great about having to do the training beforehand, to be honest! But Nigel's approach, and the diverse methods for teaching and presentation of the material really changed my opinion over the three days.
AR - Abel & Cole (Female)
Level 4 Food Safety Course Testimonials
"Exceptional food hygiene training. It was truly a valuable learning experience that will benefit me both personally and professionally. I look forward to applying the knowledge and skills I gained from the course."
LM - Trafford Centre
Nigel is so approachable that there is nothing that is too much to ask. A fountain of knowledge which made the course very informative and I am so glad to have been on it.
TT - North Yorkshire County Council
Julie was a very clear and concise teacher with well-paced sessions. Colleen's knowledge was fantastic. Always happy to take our questions and provide answers.
RM - Morrisons
Prior to the course my knowledge was limited in relation to food safety. Colleen was excellent throughout the 5 days and was professional and very knowledgeable. She presented the course and tailor-made the information to the identified audience, which was all Peninsula Consultants.
DH - Peninsula
Colleen was top class. I have no suggestions for improvement. She was fantastic!
GT - Peninsula
Very well presented and structured content of course.
AK - Muller Milk & Ingredients
Colleen was very knowledgeable and approachable. She was forthcoming in explaining things to people and gave useful real-world examples based on her own experiences.
AS - Myton Food Group
"My second V.W course, the team are excellent and the organisation is slick!"
LM - James Hall & Co Ltd
"It was evident that Colleen has a wide breadth of knowledge across different aspects of the food industry."
DH - Morrisons
Peter was really helpful and had a great way with words, giving examples which made it much easier in having a good understanding of the subject. Peter was very knowledgeable and was more than happy to answer all of our questions.
LM - Valeo Confectionery
Colleen was very knowledgeable with a wealth of knowledge and experience which came across very evidently throughout the course by the questions asked & the answers given.”
CS - Clayton Bakery
Nigel was engaging, knowledgeable, supported questions well and brought real life scenarios in to help us understand. Noticed how he got both classroom and online delegates involved and questioned. Eye contact given to both- which must be hard to manage 2 different forms of training.
AB - Warburtons
Colleen was great. I can’t recommend her enough!.
BL - Pilgrim’s UK
Food Safety Update Course Testimonials
"Excellent course with relevant material."
PR - Food Technology Centre, Wales
Great course hosted by two knowledgeable individuals.
RS - Olam Food Ingredients Ltd
Very interesting. Good amount of information delivered in a way that wasn’t too overwhelming.
IR - PGL Beyond
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course, the content, engagement and delivery throughout was excellent. Julie's expertise and knowledge was evident. Good examples discussed."
SM - Food Technology Centre, Wales
Colleen was very engaging and knowledgeable, especially on the FSA activities, and I enjoyed being able to have discussions with her during the training.
"Brilliant course lecturer, very friendly, put you at ease."
LG - Mademoiselle Desserts
"Very good course with knowledgeable tutor who was able to answer a variety of questions."
JS - World of Sweets
Enjoyed having an insight to what to look for and what is expected from a food labelling point of view.
RC - Trewithen Dairy
The course covered all the areas that I was hoping to learn more about.
ZB - Irish Country Gold
Ashley knows his material very well and delivers it at a good pace.
MB - Framptons
"Excellent course, very informative and presented well. Folder with course content is first class."
DT - Hilton Seafood UK
Trainer was very competent, whole experience was really positive, including the atmosphere and course structure.
A - Bevie
The course was very informative and detailed for many circumstances of labelling for varied products. new information on brexit and UK requirements was useful. Ashley went above and beyond detail on the slides which was appreciated as it really bought to life certain situations and scenarios with relevant examples that were tailored to products made at our site.
AD - AB World Foods
Really helpful trainer. Provided bespoke knowledge and conducted himself well. Had an understanding of our business and our requirements from this training.
It is the second training delivered by Julie Ryan for PepsiCo and her knowledge is exceptional. She gives a lot of examples from manufacturing which explains a lot of slides. I would definitely recommend TACCP/VACCP with Julie.
KM - PepsiCo
First remote course with you and really impressed with how well it went IT-wise and really informative.
NT - European Freeze Dry
Trainer was friendly, knowledgeable and thorough.
JH - Summit Foods
Superbly delivered. Always a pleasure listening to Sarah teaching us all her knowledge and skills. A very interesting course and I enjoyed the day very much.
AB - Fullers Foods
"Very rounded course, excellently delivered and made very enjoyable."
DW - Hotel Chocolat
Please can you pass on my thanks to Julie for an awesome course on Monday. It wasn’t easy as she was presenting remotely to a full room but her presenting style was really relaxed and her experience from industry really gave some clarity and reality to the course content.
HP - Cranswick
The course contained lots of detail, however Barbara was able to pace the day so we were not screen blind. Great interaction between the participants and the breakout rooms worked a treat. Thank you for a great school day :-).
DS - Vernacare
"Excellent course with a good blend of theory and real life experiences blended together to give a very informative and interactive course."
PB - Lofthouse of Fleetwood
Managing Food Allergens Course Testimonials
"Very experienced within his field and very helpful to implement within our daily activities. Nigel has vast knowledge and explained everything really well and broke down if needed - helping everyone in the course to understand requirements."
DB - Hotel Chocolat
Another great course from VWA and Nigel. Thank you!
SJ - Speedibake
Good trainer and it was really good Nigel linked and shared his own experience with the course content but also consistently asked attendees about their work and experiences.
DR - Irish Country Gold
Delivering Training Course Testimonials
Lynn is a fantastic trainer and gave excellent support between sessions to help in areas were I was struggling.
ES - Park Cakes
Lynn is a very knowledgeable trainer. She helped me a lot during the course and I'm very grateful for it as it was something new for me.”
ES - BBF Ltd
Very friendly and helpful. I would give 5 stars!
RP - Park Cakes
What can I say? Lynn you are an absolute diamond, you helped me so much during my time there from the point of almost quitting on day 2, as I felt so inexperienced compared with other candidates, to returning for the final day a new person with confidence. Your knowledge is outstanding, and you cover everything in so much detail. The course is really, really good. It made me prove to myself I can do this and achieve my own expectations. Thank you so much.
TG - Beatson Clark
Enabling a Positive Food Safety Culture Course Testimonials
"Depth of work related examples included in the presentation. The content was well executed and the trainer maintained inclusion and interest of the virtual attendees."
JM - Baker & Baker
I thought the content was relevant and will be useful to put in place at site.
SP - Morrisons
Very knowledgeable and had clearly worked in the industry. Spoke very clearly.
JL - ABP
Very good course, which gets you thinking about how the changes can be made within your own business.
MK - Lofthouse of Fleetwood
Julie was great. She not only delivered the course but also shared her knowledge from her past experiences, which was very useful.
EZ - Domino's
Really enjoyed the course and Julie was great. As a production manager this was very informative, this type of course should be promoted to all aspects of any business.”
KH - Kerry
Excellent course & one that would recommend to become a staple part of team development across the business.”
DW - Hotel Chocolat
Bespoke Training Course Testimonials
It was a good training day with engaging exercises.
RA - Kerry
Nigel had us all hooked for the four days, very informative.
PL - Pladis
I found this course excellent. Peter Warbrick was very knowledgeable , helpful and overall it was an excellent, worthwhile course which I will certainly use in any upcoming auditing visits which I am currently planning.”.
DS - Vernacare
Trainer Skills Refresher Course Testimonials
I really enjoyed the course. Lynn was so friendly and focused. She was prepared for the course. I learned much more here in 1 day than at the 2-day trainer course. She answered all questions to the best of her knowledge.
