As the client you need to be aware of the following regarding food safety.

Cold food buffets (where staff are not required)

Need to be consumed within two hours of delivery. For staffed events, the staff on duty will manage the appropriate timings

Retaining high risk foods

High risk foods will be discarded outside these times, however if clients wish to retain these items then they will be asked to confirm their acceptance of the food safety risk. Examples of high risk foods are as follows:

• Sandwiches (packed and unpacked)
• Salads
• Meat or fish products
• Cakes or products containing cream
• Prepared fresh fruit