TR19 Kitchen Extraction Cleaning for Contract Caterers
Specialist TR19 extraction cleaning for contract catering operations. BESA-compliant deep cleans with insurer-grade compliance reports — multi-site programmes available with consolidated documentation for head office.
TR19 Cleaning for Contract Caterers
Contract caterers manage kitchens across multiple client sites — schools, corporate offices, hospitals, sports venues, and public sector facilities. Each site has its own extraction system, its own insurance policy, and its own compliance obligations. Managing TR19 compliance across a portfolio of sites requires a systematic approach and a cleaning partner who understands the contractual and insurance landscape.
The compliance risk for contract caterers is particularly acute because responsibility for TR19 cleaning may be shared between the caterer and the client. If a kitchen fire occurs and the extraction system was not TR19-compliant, both the caterer and the client may face insurance claims, legal action, and reputational damage. Clearly defined compliance responsibilities — supported by documented TR19 cleaning records — are essential.
BlueTick Extraction Hygiene works with contract caterers across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire to deliver systematic TR19 cleaning programmes across multiple sites. Our CII-qualified founder can advise on how to structure compliance responsibilities between the caterer and the client, and our consolidated reporting system provides head office with a single view of compliance across all sites.
Why Contract Caterers Need a Systematic TR19 Programme
Multi-Site Compliance Management
Contract caterers managing multiple sites need a systematic TR19 programme with consolidated documentation for head office — not ad-hoc cleaning from multiple suppliers.
Split Liability Risk
TR19 compliance responsibility is often shared between the caterer and the client. Our CII-qualified founder can advise on structuring responsibilities to protect both parties.
Contract Renewal Requirements
Many client contracts now require contract caterers to provide TR19 compliance certificates as part of the service agreement. We provide documentation that satisfies this requirement.
Insurance Policy Conditions
Both the caterer's liability insurance and the client's property insurance may contain TR19 cleaning conditions. Our reports are formatted to satisfy both insurers' requirements.
of commercial kitchen fires are caused by grease buildup in extraction systems (UK Fire Statistics)
average cost of a commercial kitchen fire including business interruption
of insurers now require TR19 compliance certificates at renewal
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does a contract catering kitchen need TR19 extraction cleaning?
The required frequency depends on the cooking volume and hours of operation at each site. School kitchens typically require 6-monthly or annual cleaning. Corporate office kitchens may require quarterly or 6-monthly cleaning. Hospital and healthcare kitchens typically require quarterly cleaning. We assess each site individually and provide a recommended programme.
Who is responsible for TR19 compliance — the contract caterer or the client?
This depends on the contractual arrangements between the caterer and the client. Typically, the client is responsible for the building insurance and therefore for ensuring TR19 compliance. However, the caterer may be contractually required to arrange cleaning as part of their service agreement. Our CII-qualified founder can advise on how to structure compliance responsibilities correctly and ensure both parties are protected.
Can you manage TR19 cleaning across multiple sites?
Yes. We work with contract caterers managing multiple sites across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. We can schedule all sites on a rolling programme and provide consolidated compliance documentation for your head office, including a single compliance schedule showing the cleaning status of all sites.
What documentation do we receive for each site?
After every TR19 clean, you receive a comprehensive compliance report for that site including dated before-and-after photographs, grease deposit thickness measurements, a signed technician declaration, and a TR19 compliance certificate. For multi-site programmes, we also provide a consolidated compliance schedule for head office.
Can you help us meet client contract requirements for TR19 compliance?
Yes. We work with contract caterers to ensure TR19 compliance documentation satisfies client contract requirements. Our reports are formatted to satisfy the requirements of the most common client contract templates, including those used by NHS trusts, local authorities, and large corporate clients.