Hi there, we’re thinking of having a Sqn BBQ off-site, somewhere public like the beach 20mins away as we don’t have any ground floor property in our unit (we’re upstairs in a commercial block that’s rented by RFCA)
I was just wondering what the chances of this actually being allowed as it’s a non-secure public site.
Are there any guidelines anywhere that we can follow to get this done?
Risk assess it. Crack on.
You are welcome to come and use our HQ and even use our barbecue if you agree to clean it before and after 
Everyone in civvies, who’s to know…
and if you invite parents they can be there to take care of their children and if they decline the invite, they can’t bellyache about things afterwards.
Well. Us, to start with…
[quote=“Jonay1990” post=8589]Hi there, we’re thinking of having a Sqn BBQ off-site, somewhere public like the beach 20mins away as we don’t have any ground floor property in our unit (we’re upstairs in a commercial block that’s rented by RFCA)
I was just wondering what the chances of this actually being allowed as it’s a non-secure public site.
Are there any guidelines anywhere that we can follow to get this done?[/quote]
I wouldn’t see a problem with it. It would come under the ACO insurance as “team building exercises” that aren’t specifically mentioned, IAW COS’ directive last year (such as for bowling).
apply as a PIPE, risk assess it properly and staff it properly and for my books that’s good enough?
Just make sure that the beach allow BBQs, some don’t.
Another option is member of Staff/CWC has a BBQ at their house, private affair to which only members of the squadron are invited. No need for a risk assessments, PIPE etc.
How did I guess that GHE would post a suggestion to avoid doing risk assessments?
We’ve had umpteen gatherings at our house over the years, the joy of children, and fed and entertained people and I’ve never done a risk assessment. I’ve been to many gatherings at other people’s houses and they’ve not done a risk assessment either. So in this instance it seems to be a solution.
I don’t see it being any sort of problem. If it is a Sqn BBQ then its a Sqn Event so I would do it as an Activity on SMS & attached a Risk Assessment. I think you would need someone with a Food Hygiene Certificate to oversee the BBQing.
Maybe you could run the plan by your ExO if you have any particular concerns
They have done a risk assessment, its just not been written down and recorded.
Its called common sense, i.e don’t put the BBQ where kids can run into it. Make sure there is a clear path from the kitchen to the BBQ so your not dodging about with uncooked meats that like to jump onto the floor. Make sure you have something available to keep the flames down, ensure the food is cooked properly before letting people eat it.
The difference is that your friends tend not to sue if you give them food poisoning, but parents of cadets are more likely to.
Ok thanks.
I was only unsure about the location, that’s all. 