The accreditation, introduced by the government last year, is a nationally recognised mark of excellence for hospitality businesses which meet strict independent standards across food hygiene, operational safety, staff training, and guest experience.

Hugh Boyd, Head of Compliance at No Ordinary Hospitality, has helped implement robust health and safety practices across the venues, including the 12th century Coombe Abbey Hotel and 14th century St Mary’s Guildhall, which pose unique operational challenges because of their medieval structures, layouts and kitchens.

The process also included training for over 400 staff members, with every new starter required to complete modules in areas such as food hygiene, fire safety, allergen awareness and manual handling before beginning their role.

Hugh said: “We’re proud to have received this stamp of approval from Safe to Trade at three of our hugely popular venues, reflecting our team’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest levels of safety and hospitality.

“The accreditation reflects a company-wide commitment to maintaining the standards which our visitors have rightly come to expect, and it’s all about showing everyone who walks through our doors the lengths we go to ensure their visit is as safe and enjoyable as possible.”

Safe to Trade builds on the core requirement of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, requiring yearly robust inspections, including additional assessments such as allergen safety, labelling and front-of-house cleanliness.

The scheme is overseen by a board of leading experts in public health, regulatory affairs and hospitality operations to help customers identify venues they can trust.

To find out more about the Safe to Trade Scheme, visit: www.safetotrade.org.uk