CompliChef: The Story So Far
CompliChef really started with one chef — Nick — standing in a care home kitchen, staring at paperwork that felt like it had been printed sometime in the 90s. Everything was SFBB booklets, loose sheets, and systems that didn’t really help anyone. So he tidied it all up, put proper records in place, and kept the kitchen running the right way.
Before all that, Nick had actually studied IT at college. He just couldn’t picture himself sitting behind a desk all day, so he chose the kitchen instead. But that mix — food safety plus tech — never really left him.
While working in the care home, he built a simple digital setup for himself: basic record forms, a digital rota — nothing fancy, but it worked. It ran for a few years, then he moved on, and the project stayed there, collecting dust.
Life took a sharp turn after a back injury. Nick couldn’t do the long chef hours anymore, so he became a stay-at-home dad — to nine sons and two daughters. And somewhere between school runs and nappies, he went back to that old idea.
He rebuilt it properly this time: a standalone system he actually felt proud of. He even tried selling it, but marketing a tiny home-built product wasn’t exactly easy.
Then early 2025 came around. That’s when CompliChef V1 opened to subscribers — restaurants, cafés, care homes — anyone who wanted all their compliance in one place.
Things moved quicker than he expected:
• V1.3 – staff rota
• V1.4 – task management
• V1.5 – allergy management
• V2.0 – the full platform today
And somehow, it just kept growing.
Nick still laughs about how he “didn’t want an office job,” yet he now spends most days at his keyboard — coding, designing, doing support, talking to customers, fixing bugs, and trying to do a bit of marketing on top of it all. But he genuinely enjoys it. All of it.
Because this time, he’s not just sitting at a desk. He’s building something that kitchens rely on every day.
Built by a Chef, for Real Kitchens
CompliChef wasn’t created in an office meeting room — it was built by a chef who knows the pressure, the pace, and the reality of daily kitchen life. Every feature comes from real experience, making compliance easier, faster, and far less stressful for teams on the ground.
How CompliChef Helps
CompliChef removes the stress, confusion, and paperwork that slow kitchens down.
Instead of juggling paper logs, loose sheets, and outdated folders, everything your team needs sits in one simple digital platform.
• Daily tasks become clearer
Open/close checks, cleaning logs, fridge temps, food probes — all tracked in real-time, with nothing getting lost or forgotten.
• Staff know what to do and when
Each team member sees the tasks that matter to them, making it easier to run a safe, consistent kitchen every day.
• Management gets instant visibility
Instead of digging through paperwork, managers can see exactly what’s been completed, what’s overdue, and what needs attention — across one site or multiple.
• EHOs get exactly what they need
CompliChef keeps everything organised, timestamped, and easy to show during an inspection. No panic, no missing forms, no headaches.
• Training becomes part of the workflow
Integrated training modules help keep teams up to date with hygiene, allergies, safety, and daily best practices.
• Everything stays consistent — even when staff change
New team members can step in without the usual chaos. CompliChef keeps your standards clear and easy to follow.
CompliChef helps kitchens run safer, faster, and with far less stress — while giving owners and managers the confidence that everything is covered.
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Kitchens onboarded
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Our Values it’s Simple!
Keep It Simple
We believe kitchens run best when nothing gets in the way. CompliChef is built to remove clutter, reduce stress, and make daily tasks easier — not harder.
Do It Right
Food safety matters. Consistency matters. We build tools that help teams follow the right steps every day, not just when an inspector is watching.
Support the Team
Good systems lift people up. Whether it’s clear tasks, easy training, or shared accountability, CompliChef helps every staff member succeed, no matter their role.
Always Improving
Kitchens evolve, and so do we. From new features to smarter workflows, we keep listening, learning, and updating — so CompliChef grows with your business.
How we got here
2018
Nick builds the first digital record-keeping system for a care home kitchen — basic forms, digital rota, and simple logging.
2020 — Stand-Alone System Rebuilt
After a back injury, Nick begins rebuilding the original idea from scratch while becoming a stay-at-home dad.
April 2025
Complichef Name and Theme Forest Brand Developed
November 2025
Rebranded
The Person Behind CompliChef
With years of real chef experience and a passion for food safety and tech, Nick built CompliChef from the ground up. Every feature, update, and support message comes directly from him, ensuring the platform always stays practical, simple, and built for real kitchens.
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Your kitchen’s digital command centre—everything you need for UK compliance, built in
No add-ons, no external apps. CompliChef brings all your checklists, temperature logs, cleaning records, and reports into one simple system.
