Catering Hygiene During the Festive Period

What Cleaning Products Are Best for Commercial Kitchens at Christmas?

Commercial kitchens typically need a reliable degreaser, a suitable food-safe sanitiser, strong wash-up solutions, disposable cloth systems or colour-coded cloths, and clear routines for bins, floors, and high-touch areas, especially during Christmas service peaks.

A strong kitchen hygiene routine supports food safety, reduces contamination risks, and keeps service running smoothly during busy periods.

The Christmas Week Kitchen Hygiene Checklist

Front-of-house and service areas

• Touchpoint sanitising for counters and handles

• Washroom checks and restock

• Quick floor safety checks to reduce slips

Back-of-house and prep

• Food contact sanitiser for surfaces

• Degreasing for extraction, ovens, and heavy-use areas

• Colour-coded cloths and tools

• Hand hygiene supplies fully topped up

Warewashing

• Suitable wash-up and rinse solutions

• Descaling plan if water hardness causes issues

• Safe drying processes and clean storage

Waste control

• Strong bin liners and scheduled waste removal

• Clean and sanitise bin lids and surrounding floor zone

• Odour control measures where needed

Tips for Peak Days

• Increase frequency of touchpoint cleaning

• Prepare extra consumables for washrooms and staff areas

• Keep a small back stock of critical items near the kitchen

• Stick to clear product instructions for safety and results

FAQs

How often should kitchen touch points be sanitised during service?:

High-touch points should be sanitised regularly through service, especially during peak periods.

Do we need separate products for grease and sanitising?:

Typically yes. Degreasers remove heavy soil, sanitisers handle hygiene. Using the right product improves results.

What helps most with odours over Christmas week?:

Waste routines plus drain and wet-area control. Empty bins frequently and keep surrounding zones clean.

From everyone at Seldram Supplies, thank you for your support this year. We wish you a very happy Christmas, and we look forward to supporting you again in the New Year.