Hygiplas Colour Coded Food Safety Starter Kit 17-Piece
Product Description
The Hygiplas Colour Coded Food Safety Starter Kit brings together the core elements needed to implement a colour coded food safety system in a commercial kitchen. The 17-piece set includes...
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Product Description
The Hygiplas Colour Coded Food Safety Starter Kit brings together the core elements needed to implement a colour coded food safety system in a commercial kitchen. The 17-piece set includes a knife and chopping board for each of the standard colour coded food groups, a wall-mounted reference chart, a board rack for organised storage, and a knife wallet to keep the knife set together and protected between uses.
Colour coded systems are a well-established method of managing cross-contamination risk in professional kitchens. By assigning a dedicated knife and board to each food type — raw meat, cooked meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, and so on — kitchen teams can work quickly during busy service with less risk of error. The wall chart supports this by giving less experienced staff a clear visual reference without the need for constant supervision.
From a practical standpoint, the kit offers several operational advantages:
- Separate knife and board for each food group reduces cross-contamination risk
- Wall chart helps onboard new and agency staff quickly
- Board rack keeps worktops clear and boards accessible during service
- Knife wallet protects blades and keeps the set together for transport or storage
- Low-density polyethylene boards are straightforward to clean and hold up well to regular use
The knives are built to commercial standard with ergonomic handles designed for extended use, and the blades are low-maintenance — a practical consideration in kitchens where equipment needs to perform consistently without significant upkeep.
This kit is well suited to smaller operations, new kitchen openings, or any site looking to formalise its food safety practices without sourcing components separately. It also works well as a starter set for trainee chefs building their first kit. Larger operations running multiple sections may need additional sets to cover each workstation adequately.
If you are unsure whether this set covers your kitchen's requirements, or want to discuss scaling up for a larger team, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- 17-piece set covering knives, boards, rack, wallet, and wall chart
- Separate colour coded knife and board for each major food group
- Wall-mounted reference chart for at-a-glance staff guidance
- Low-density polyethylene boards designed for durability and easy cleaning
- Knife wallet keeps blades protected and the set consolidated during storage
Operational Benefits
- Reduces cross-contamination risk through dedicated tools per food group
- Helps new and agency staff follow correct food safety procedures quickly
- Keeps worktops organised during service with a dedicated board rack
- Simplifies HACCP compliance by formalising colour coded working practices
- Saves time sourcing components separately with everything included in one kit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For a single section or a small kitchen team, the 17-piece set typically provides enough coverage to get a colour coded system in place. Larger operations with multiple prep sections or high staff numbers will generally need additional sets to ensure each workstation has its own dedicated tools, avoiding the need to move boards and knives across the kitchen during service.
- Colour coded systems are a recognised method of reducing cross-contamination between different food types, particularly raw and ready-to-eat produce. Assigning a specific colour to each food group means staff can identify the correct equipment at a glance, which supports HACCP-based food safety management and makes it easier to demonstrate due diligence during an inspection.
- The Hygiplas knives included in this set are built to a commercial standard with ergonomic handles and low-maintenance blades, making them practical for everyday kitchen use. They are not intended to replace high-end professional chef knives, but they perform reliably for the food prep tasks they are colour coded for, and are well suited to kitchens where consistency and hygiene compliance take priority over specialist blade performance.