party. Make sure all neighbours have a name and number to contact on the day of event, Please remember that some neighbours may not want to attend. You must monitor the volume of the event at all times and be aware that persistent loud noises or music may be perceived as a nuisance. Place tables, chairs and any stalls in a strategic manner, in case emergency services need to enter your street. Fireworks and Bonfires are not permitted as part of a street party. Ensure hydrants and hydrant covers remain clear at all times, if needed by the fire brigade. Do not attach bunting to street lighting columns and make sure they do not present a hazard to the public. You may wish to borrow equipment from neighbours to keep down costs, labelling will help to remember who owns what. Food Safety & Hygiene Food poisoning is a dangerous situation and every effort must be taken to avoid it. Please read these guidelines and use caution when handling and serving food to the public. It is your responsibility to make sure you make anyone ill. don’t Do Don’t Make sure you have enough refrigerator Leave food in the kitchen or outside too space to store food before and after long before the summer warm it’s eaten. In if needed. temperatures will assist bacteria growth. cooking. Use neighbour’s fridges Store cooked foods above raw foods in the Leave food uncovered flies and insects – fridge, in case anything drips. Keep food in carry bacteria. covered containers. Clean work surfaces with hot water and Store drinks in the fridge, use an ice bucket detergent between the preparation of raw or cool box. Keep the fridge free for storing and cooked foods. perishable food for the party. Defrost frozen meat and chicken thoroughly Use raw eggs for mousses, meringues and before cooking. mayonnaise. Use pasteurised egg or mayonnaise and meringues. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Wipe hands on a tea towel; use a separate kitchen towel or disposable paper towels. Pre-cook meats on the same day as they are being eaten. This also applies to barbecues the meat will cook quicker on – the barbecue and be able to serve you’ll more people at once. Make sure the middle of the food, especially meat is thoroughly cooked. Avoid the on the outside, raw in the ‘burnt middle’ method of barbecuing. Use cool boxes to store food outside and replace defrosted ice packs throughout the event.
party. Make sure all neighbours have a name and number to contact on the day of event, Please remember that some neighbours may not want to attend. You must monitor the volume of the event at all times and be aware that persistent loud noises or music may be perceived as a nuisance. Place tables, chairs and any stalls in a strategic manner, in case emergency services need to enter your street. Fireworks and Bonfires are not permitted as part of a street party. Ensure hydrants and hydrant covers remain clear at all times, if needed by the fire brigade. Do not attach bunting to street lighting columns and make sure they do not present a hazard to the public. You may wish to borrow equipment from neighbours to keep down costs, labelling will help to remember who owns what. Food Safety & Hygiene Food poisoning is a dangerous situation and every effort must be taken to avoid it. Please read these guidelines and use caution when handling and serving food to the public. It is your responsibility to make sure you don’t make anyone ill. Do Don’t Make sure you have enough refrigerator space to store food before and after cooking. Use neighbour’s fridges if needed. Leave food in the kitchen or outside too long before it’s eaten. In the summer warm temperatures will assist bacteria growth. Store cooked foods above raw foods in the fridge, in case anything drips. Keep food in covered containers. Leave food uncovered – flies and insects carry bacteria. Clean work surfaces with hot water and detergent between the preparation of raw and cooked foods. Store drinks in the fridge, use an ice bucket or cool box. Keep the fridge free for storing perishable food for the party. Defrost frozen meat and chicken thoroughly before cooking. Use raw eggs for mousses, meringues and mayonnaise. Use pasteurised egg or mayonnaise and meringues. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Wipe hands on a tea towel; use a separate kitchen towel or disposable paper towels. Pre-cook meats on the same day as they are being eaten. This also applies to barbecues – the meat will cook quicker on the barbecue and you’ll be able to serve more people at once. Make sure the middle of the food, especially meat is thoroughly cooked. Avoid the ‘burnt on the outside, raw in the middle’ method of barbecuing. Use cool boxes to store food outside and replace defrosted ice packs throughout the event.
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