Event Management
Risk Based Event Management

Food Safety Management Solutions is a recognised industry leader in food safety management of temporary events. Our principal consultant, Stephen Davidson, was a food safety management specialist at the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and has developed and coordinated food safety management programs at some of the largest events in the Southern Hemisphere, including:

  • The Sydney Royal Easter Show
  • Rugby World Cup
  • The Big Day Out
  • The Great Escape
  • Medibank Tennis International
  • Telstra Stadium
  • Major Cultural Festivals


When it comes to public health risks, food safety is said to be second only to terrorism with regard to the devastating effects that a food poisoning outbreak can have on the general public and the economy. It can be equally as devastating for an event organiser and food businesses.

Cost of Food Poisoning Outbreak:

  • Lost patronage
  • Damaged reputation
  • Litigation
  • Closure of food business
  • Significant financial loss
  • Negative Media coverage

At FSMS we understand our client's risk, and based on our unparalleled experience in the management of food safety at major temporary events we have developed practical, professional and proven strategies that will significantly reduce the risk for event organisers and food businesses. Whatever your food safety or training needs, you can be confident that FSMS will deliver a professional, 'value for money' service whilst allowing you the comfort and freedom to focus on your core business.

Our Value Added Services include:

  • Desk top assessment prior to the event
  • Training of staff and food handlers
  • Development of an event food safety strategy
  • Pre-bump in compliance assessment
  • Risk based food safety assessment
  • On-going support for event organisers and food operators
  • Liaison with local council on all food safety and construction matters
  • Media liaison
  • Comprehensive post-event analysis and report

"Steve has been absolutely great to work with! I found my demanding role as Food Coordinator for our annual music festival, ‘The Great Escape’ so much easier thanks to Steve’s extensive knowledge and professional approach to food safety. Nothing was too much trouble, from pre-event planning to on-site training and post-event advice on how to improve food safety at future events. With over 55,000 people attending our event, food safety is understandably a high priority and getting the right person to assist us in managing this important risk was a key consideration. From our first meeting with Steve we knew we had made the right choice. From our event staff and ‘foodies’ we say a big thank you!"