Keep Buffet Food Safe

If you have ordered prepared food for your corporate gathering in the form of a buffet, you should heed the following government rules when it comes to keeping buffet food safe.

The law requires chilled foods be kept at or below 8ºC, while foods that are being kept hot before serving should remain at or above 63ºC.

The law allows food to be left at room temperature for limited periods during service or when on display. The temperature of chilled foods can exceed 8ºC for up to 4 hours, while the temperature of hot foods can fall below 63ºC for a maximum of 2 hours.

After one period at room temperature, food should be thrown away or chilled until final use.