Alida Event Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Albans City
Alida Event Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Alida Events Canteen Building 28, Building Research Establishment, Bucknalls Lane
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Alida Event Catering among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 818 | 77% | ← Alida Event Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alida Event Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Coates Way JMI School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bluebells Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bricket Wood Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bricket Wood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Costsaver Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| Bricket Wood Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Alida Event Catering
What is Alida Event Catering's food hygiene rating?
Alida Event Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Alida Event Catering safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alida Event Catering last inspected?
Alida Event Catering was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
How does Alida Event Catering compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Alida Event Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Alida Event Catering and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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