Five Star Compliance, an independent health and food safety consultant based near Reading, was founded 2017 with the aim of bridging the gap between regulators and restaurateurs.

Nikki Wetherall, Founder and Director of Safety has always been a food lover who only ever considered becoming a Chef as a career choice. She also loved to travel, and after qualifying as a chef at Thames Valley University, she decided to explore the world to gain international expertise in her chosen field.

WHO WE ARE

Following over a decade of travelling and working internationally in restaurants, cafes and bars, Nikki was appointed  Executive Head Chef of a prominent Sydney caterer. In late 2000 Nikki retuned to the UK and soon after joined BaxterStorey as Head Chef of a high-profile client location.

After achieving excellence in all aspects of health and food safety in her restaurant, Nikki soon recognised her passion for health and food safety and pursued a career as a key member of the WSH safety team

Soon encouraged by her success, Nikki went on to gain her MSc in food safety and was promoted to Head of Safety for the restaurant arm of the WSH Estate. Over a number of years Nikki worked closely with some of the UK’s most well-known and respected Chefs including, Mark Hix and his estate, Monica Galetti at Mere, John Campbell at the 1-star Micheline Woodspeen and the Clockspire. During Nikki’s tenure, all restaurants achieved a food hygiene score of 5 stars and the establishments continue to work to the 5* standards while serving innovative dishes.

WHO WE ARE

Nikki's love of cooking strongly remains, and she spends as much of her spare time cooking as she can – but these days it’s purely for pleasure and her love of sourdough.

If you want to achieve the highest results for food innovation combined with food safety, we’re here to help you push the boundaries of your imagination while attaining the 5 Star Standard.