FOG Management Services
Protect your drains. Protect the environment. Stay compliant.
Fats, oils and grease (FOG) from commercial kitchens can quickly build up in pipework, causing blockages, odours and costly damage to drainage systems. Neil Wilson Group helps businesses prevent these issues with expert audits, treatment strategies and compliance support. With experience working alongside UK water authorities, we make sure your kitchen operations meet all legal requirements while protecting the environment and your bottom line.
Why choose Neil Wilson Group?
- Proven expertise in FOG audits and grease management strategies.
- Compliance-focused approach aligned with UK regulations and water authority requirements.
- Practical recommendations that work for your specific kitchen operation.
- Independent support trusted by commercial kitchens and facilities managers nationwide.
- Experience working with water authorities to resolve compliance issues and reduce risk.
Why FOG Management matters
FOG issues are not linked to one particular type of cooking. Fats and oils are released during the preparation of meats, fish, dairy and almost all food types. If not managed properly, they can:
- Build up in pipework and cause severe blockages
- Create odours, hygiene issues and flooding risks
- Lead to costly damage to local drainage infrastructure
- Result in enforcement action, fines and reputational damage
Our FOG Management Services
Independent audits identify risks, highlight current practices and provide a clear roadmap to compliance.
- Full inspection of kitchen operations and waste management practices
- Identification of risks and non-compliance
- Actionable improvement plans
Ensure your grease traps are correctly specified, installed and maintained.
- Verification of trap sizing and operation
- Maintenance schedule recommendations
- Waste transfer documentation checks
We develop tailored strategies to help you stay compliant and reduce risk long-term.
- Best practice procedures for kitchen staff
- Correct use of grease traps, dosing units or other treatment solutions
- Ongoing monitoring and compliance reporting
We help you demonstrate compliance with the relevant UK legislation:
- Water Industry Act 1991
- The Building Regulations 2000 – Drainage and Waste Disposal
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Animal By-Products Regulations (EC)
- Food Safety Act 1990
How We Work
- Assessment: site visit and inspection of current kitchen practices.
- Audit report: detailed findings with risks and compliance gaps.
- Recommendations: practical, tailored grease management strategies.
- Implementation support: staff guidance, equipment checks and waste controls.
- Follow-up: optional re-audits and ongoing monitoring for continued compliance.
Who We Support
- Restaurants and commercial kitchens.
- Foodservice operators and franchises.
- Facilities and estate managers.
- Hotels, pubs and catering operations.
- Education, healthcare and public sector sites.
What You'll Receive
- A clear, actionable FOG audit report.
- Compliance evidence for regulators and water authorities.
- Recommendations for equipment, maintenance and staff practices.
- Confidence that your site is reducing environmental impact.
- Ongoing support to maintain compliance long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
FOG management is the process of controlling fats, oils and grease produced in commercial kitchens to prevent blockages, odours and damage to drainage systems. It includes grease traps, good kitchen practices and regular audits.
Most commercial kitchens are expected to have effective grease management systems in place. The exact requirements depend on the size of operation and local authority guidelines, but compliance with national legislation is mandatory.
Grease traps should be inspected regularly and emptied or cleaned in line with usage levels. In busy kitchens this can mean weekly or monthly maintenance.
Failure to comply can result in drainage blockages, costly damage, enforcement action and fines. It can also harm your business reputation.
Yes, Neil Wilson Group provides FOG management services to commercial kitchens across the UK.
Take the next step for Your Business
Ready to stay compliant and protect your business?
Book a FOG audit or request a tailored grease management strategy today.