Welcome to Warhurst Associates
Here at Warhurst Associates (a Carbon Netural Food Safety and ISO Consultancy company) we are passionate about supporting businesses in their journey to compliance whether that be in food safety, environmental, energy, health & safety or ETI compliance. We are here for one off queries or for long term support at every step of the way.
Experts in all compliance matters, from designing new standards and installing Quality Management Systems from scratch, to adapting existing systems to meet new requirements.
With an industry leading approach to auditing, we can provide one off GAP audits or mock audits, through to routine internal audit support.
Based near Doncaster in South Yorkshire, and willing to travel to any part of the UK, Europe or Internationally, we can be your partner wherever you are based.
Our Mission
Helping individuals and business of all sizes to be the best they can be to achieve their target tripe bottom line of people, planet and purpose, through compliance support which does not cost the earth and ensuring it's fair for all.
Food Safety and ISO Consultancy firm, specialising in QMS Systems
Garry Warhurst's, founder of Warhurst Associates, key belief is about helping businesses and people to be the best that they can be and to achieve the goals which they set themselves within the compliance arena. So if you are looking to move your business forward to achieve a new customer or 3rd party standard, then Warhurst Associates can help.
Standards which are covered
We have the skills to assist you in achieving any of the following 3rd party standards:
- BRCGS Food Safety
- BRCGS Storage & Distribution
- BRCGS Packaging Materials
- BRCGS Ethical Standard
- RSPO Standard
- SAI Global Safe & Legal Standards
- SALSA
- SMETA
- ISO14001
- ISO14064-3 / PAS2060
- ISO45001
- ISO50001
Support
Another one of Garry's key messages is that people always need someone to whom they can turn to ask any question which they may have. This is why, at Warhurst Associates, we believe that there is no such thing as a "stupid question" because if you need to ask it, then you are wishing to learn and develop. Therefore, we can offer you support for any question regarding Food Safety, H&S, Environmental, Energy and Ethical areas. We look at these questions with a practical mindset to provide real world solutions.
Small Businesses
For restaurants, cafes and small food manufacturing companies (companies with less than 15 employees) who supply into larger companies it can be challenge to find support outside of the EHO due to the costs involved. Therefore, at Warhurst Associates we understand that there will be times when you need expert support to resolve any challenge which you may be facing. Please contact us for a free initial consultation to see how we can support you.
Charities / Food Banks
Unfortunately, food poverty is growing in the UK and around the world and the need for charities and food banks to support vulnerable people is greater than ever in the UK. Therefore, at Warhurst Associates we will provide free advice and support for any charity / food bank (who are solely staffed by volunteers) who requires it.
Who we are
Garry is an expert in the food industry, auditing and quality management systems, with over 28 years experience. He has a proven track record of installing new systems for Food Safety, Environmental, Ethical, Energy and H&S areas of the food industry to meet external and customer standards to the highest level.
Why Us?
Where most consultancy firms will specialise in one or two areas, here at Warhurst Associates, we have the skills to cover a wide range of compliance needs and when you engage with us, regardless of the primary need, all these skills are available.
Whereas most other consultants will have training in the BRCGS Food Safety and Ethical standards, Garry is part of the working parties which generates these standards with the BRCGS.
Sustainable Consultancy
The sustainability of the planet is the number 1 priority facing the world and businesses need to support the change to reduce carbon emissions, increase biodiversity and restore habitats for wildlife. Therefore, at Warhurst Associates, we will work in a sustainable manner and are pleased to be carbon neutral from our first year of trading.
We will plant a tree for every invoice paid on in your name through working with Tree-nation, so you can help with reforesting the world.
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Recommendations / Reviews
Andrew Caines, ex Group Technical Director at Cranswick plc
I had the good fortune to have Garry as part of my team for many years during my role as Group Technical Director at Cranswick plc. He is without doubt the most conscientious and thorough auditor that I have worked with and can provide a depth and breadth of knowledge across multiple disciplines that will benefit any business seeking to improve its compliance status.
Jessica Morris, Co-Founder of The Canine Menu
Garry has been a key part of our journey from the very early days of The Canine Menu. He helped us build our food safety system from the ground up and has continued to support and adapt it as we’ve scaled. His approach is both detailed and pragmatic — always balancing the gold standard of food safety with what’s achievable for a fast-growing business.
What sets Garry apart is his responsiveness and genuine care. Whether it’s a last-minute audit question or an urgent compliance query, he’s always just a phone call or email away. His deep experience in managing large, complex food safety programmes gives him invaluable perspective — he sees the big picture and helps steer us towards it.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Garry to any food business looking for expert support from someone who truly understands the realities of growth.
Fiona Humphries PIEMA
During the development of BRCGS’s Ethical Trade & Responsible Sourcing standard, Garry sat on the Working Group as a subject matter expert. He brought a wealth of valuable knowledge and experience that helped shape the standard and later, the development of the certification programme. I have no hesitation in recommending Garry because his knowledge of ethical trade issues and how they should be managed is second to none.
Gary Walker, BSc (Hons), CMIOSH, IEng
I can highly recommend Garry. The dedication, commitment and control he had over the Compliance function at Cranswick Foods Plc was exceptional. Garry worked well across all factories, farms and functions; geographically spread across England, Wales and Ireland.
Garry was key to keeping Cranswick Foods Plc as compliant and progressive as it was. His attention to detail was excellent and he always did it constructively, ensuring continuous improvement and commitment from the senior leadership team.
His organisational ability, and analytical skills were second to none. Through Garry's commitment to a robust and resilient internal audit process, across all functions; Cranswick Foods Plc was always assured that it was operating effectively and ethically.
Garry will be an asset to any employer or company seeking a thorough consultant.
Katherine Thomas
I have worked with Garry both when he worked at Warburtons and in benchmarking activities at Cranswick. Garry is a pragmatic and practical technical professional, who has a wealth of knowledge from delivering in both branded and own label businesses. He is readily adaptive to a variety of working environments and a great colleague to have.
Tom Spragg
Garry is an absolute pleasure to work with as a trusted supplier, he is highly skilled in all matters of advisory compliance whilst being hands on with creation of sustainable management systems, he comes highly recommended and demonstrated to me he runs his business with passion and integrity.
Excellence is in the details. Give attention to the details and excellence will come.
Perry Paxton