I cook Harvest Lunch for the Church congrgation.Are there any regulations we should observe.?

Question

We sell tickets and cook a 3 course roast dinner. Are we contravening any regulations about serving food to the public

Answer 1

Churches are usually exempt from taxes for charitable dinners. The tickets usually just cover the cost of food and the rest goes into the church fund.

Otherwise, just follow basic food safety rules. Cleanliness, cooking and holding time, temperature danger zones, that kind of thing.

Answer 2

I used to cook lunch for a church when I was a missionary many years ago everyday. I used gloves and wore a cap or something to keep my hair out of the way.
Just in general, good sanitary practices-no nail polish and washing hands often.

Health departments do not regulate this type of service.

Answer 3

Almost certainly these days I am afraid, Check with the local council environmental health office, but you'll probably find that basic certifcates in food hygiene etc are appropriate. They may need to inspect the kitchen etc. Unfortunately these days the regulations can be over zealous so its best to check.

Answer 4

Roast Pork.... ( to keep the Muslims away ).... You say "Selling" ..that may mean paying Tax on what is taken ... Make the "Cost " of the dinner / tickets a "Donation toward costs " .... Hope this helps.... Enjoy the Lunch.. :-)

Answer 5

You will NOT get the correct answer on here. It depends on your state and their health department. You should be able to find their phone number in the government section of your phone book or look it up on the web.
Contact another church in your area and ask how they went about it.