Catering business linked to Kilkenny prosecuted over food safety breaches

Records published by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland show that a prosecution relating to Elite Events and Caterers, a catering service linked to an address in Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny, was heard on February 20, 2026.

On June 21, 2025, a prohibition order was served by the Health Service Executive’s National Environmental Health Service on a food stall operated by Elite Events and Caterers during the Kerala House Carnival at Fairyhouse, Ratoath, County Meath.

The order was issued under Regulation 29 of the European Union (Official Controls in relation to Food Legislation) Regulations 2020.

The prohibition order related to a number of food items which were directed not to be used for human consumption or placed on the market.

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According to the documentation, the order was made following concerns that large quantities of cooked and raw high-risk foods were being stored at temperatures that could pose a risk to health if consumed.

The report recorded that cooked rice stored outdoors in a large pot was found to be held at temperatures between 29°C and 40°C and that foods had been stored outside critical temperature limits for a prolonged period in excess of four hours.

The non-compliance was recorded as a breach of Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 relating to the hygiene of foodstuffs.

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The prosecution was listed as being taken by the Health Service Executive and was recorded in records published by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.

Elite Events and Caterers was contacted for comment but had not responded at the time of publication.

Speaking recently, Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, reaffirmed the legal requirement of all food businesses to ensure full and continuous compliance with food safety requirements.

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"Food businesses are legally obliged to ensure that the food they provide is safe for consumers," he said.

"It is critical that all food businesses maintain rigorous food safety practices and ensure staff are properly trained. Consumer health cannot be compromised, and there is no excuse for negligence in food safety when running a food business."

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