About Us

Phoenix Food Consultancy provides tailored technical solutions to food businesses across the UK and Ireland. Led by food safety specialist Tony Crilly BSc. (Hons) FIFST, we deliver expert support in food safety, compliance, hygiene, auditing, and training – ensuring your business meets and exceeds regulatory standards.

Experts in Food Safety, Compliance & Technical Excellence

With over 25 years experience across multiple food sectors, Phoenix Food Consultancy delivers independent, practical and cost-effective technical support. Whether your business requires HACCP implementation, audit preparation, or interim technical cover, we have the expertise to meet your needs and strengthen your compliance and safety systems.

Experienced

Over two decades of hands-on technical management experience across multiple product categories and food business sizes.

Qualified

Led by a fully certified professional with qualifications including Lead Auditor, Level 4 HACCP, Advanced Food Hygiene, and FIFST Fellowship.

Results Driven

Proven track record of improving standards, achieving certifications, and driving continuous improvement in complex food operations.

25+

Years Experience

Do You Need Technical Support You Can Rely On?

Whether it's developing a robust HACCP plan, preparing for audit, or managing a compliance issue, Phoenix Food Consultancy can support your business with practical, informed guidance and hands-on assistance.

Tailored Support for Every Stage of Your Food Business

Our services are structured to meet the needs of businesses at all stages – whether you’re an established producer, scaling up, or just getting started. We adapt to your processes, your products, and your people.

Compliance Focused

We help you interpret and comply with food law, technical standards, and third-party certification requirements.

Risk-Based Solutions

Practical systems based on risk assessments, ensuring control of food safety hazards, traceability, and supply chain integrity.

Knowledge Transfer

We empower your team with training, mentoring, and documented systems to support long-term improvement and compliance.

Meet Tony Crilly BSc. (Hons) FIFST

Tony Crilly BSc. (Hons) FIFST is a highly experienced food safety specialist with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the food manufacturing industry. A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast with an honours degree in Food Science, Tony has held a range of senior technical roles – from Quality Systems Manager to Group Technical Manager – across a wide spectrum of food businesses, from SMEs to multi-national processors.

Throughout his career, Tony has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across multiple product categories including fresh and frozen meat, meat products and preparations, dairy, ambient goods, bakery, vegetarian, gluten-free, multi-component, and high-risk/ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.