Sarah Macdonald Event food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maidstone
Sarah Macdonald Event 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
This is a fresh result: Sarah Macdonald Event was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 The Platt, Sutton Valence, Kent, ME17 3BQ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Sarah Macdonald Event among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Sarah Macdonald Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Sarah Macdonald Event none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sarah Macdonald Event, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Sutton Valence Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Woodland Hatch School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Wraparound Service (Breakfast Club) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2010 |
| Sutton Valence Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Brooks Bar Services Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Sutton Valence Preparatory School/Little Lambs Nursery (2-11 School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 May 2017 |
Questions about Sarah Macdonald Event
What is Sarah Macdonald Event's food hygiene rating?
Sarah Macdonald Event has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Sarah Macdonald Event 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 Sarah Macdonald Event last inspected?
Sarah Macdonald Event was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sarah Macdonald Event?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sarah Macdonald Event compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Sarah Macdonald Event is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Sarah Macdonald Event 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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