About
At ASK SONIA LTD, we provide industry-leading consulting and training to empower professionals in the Food Sector. Based in the UK, we are your trusted partner in achieving compliance, boosting productivity, and enhancing safety standards.
Meet the founder
Sonia has over 25 years of expertise in the technical, safety, and quality sectors of the Food & Drink, Cereal Crops, and Fresh Produce industries. Originally from France, she moved to the UK 20 years ago, where she found her passion in Fresh Produce. Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Sonia has worked with international clients and founded "French o'clock," a local conversation group helping families and adults practice French in a fun and relaxed setting.
As a dedicated professional and mother, Sonia founded ASK SONIA LTD to offer bespoke technical support for Food and Fresh Produce businesses. Driven by her genuine care for clients and a natural ability to connect with people, Sonia created a service that provides solutions directly or links clients with the right resources to tackle any challenge.
Qualifications
Highfield Registered Trainer
Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
IFST registered Food Safety Manager
Level 4 Advanced HACCP & Food Safety
MSc in Agronomy - specialisation Food & Agribusiness Sciences and Techniques, from the French National Institute of Agronomy INA-PG (AgroParisTech)
STEM Ambassador
Our Team
Sonia Andre
Founder, Director, Consultant & Trainer
2024 Winner of the BRCGS Approved Training Partner & Consultant of the Year Award
BRCGS Food Safety courses, in French or English
BRCGS Product Safety Management courses
All HACCP & Food Safety courses
All CPD accredited courses
Oskar Zaborowski
Training Partner
2025 Winner of the BRCGS Approved Training Partner & Consultant of the Year Award
BRCGS Food Safety courses
BRCGS Product Safety Management courses
BRCGS Packaging courses
All HACCP & Food Safety courses
All CPD accredited courses
Martin D’Agostino
Training Partner
Our Foodborne Viruses expert
Martin is a leading Food Virologist with over 20 years of experience in the field. With a background in industry, government, and research, he has helped shape food safety standards and best practices. Known for making complex virology concepts accessible, Martin delivers engaging, practical training for food safety professionals.
Introduction to Foodborne Viruses course
Robert Low
Training Partner
Our Consumer Products specialist
Robert is the founder of ApexGlobal Quality, bringing over 15 years of experience in the personal care and household sectors. He is a BRCGS Approved Training Partner and an experienced auditor for multiple standards, including ISO and BRCGS CP. Robert also created Cornerstone, a compliance software solution that supports businesses in strengthening their quality systems.
BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4
Cathy Gladwin
Training Partner
2021 Winner of the BRCGS Approved Training Partner & Consultant of the Year Award
BRCGS Food Safety courses
BRCGS Product Safety Management courses
BRCGS Packaging, Storage & Distribution, Agents & Brokers courses
All HACCP & Food Safety courses
All CPD accredited courses
Marzena Nawara
Training Partner
Our Audit & Inspection specialist
Marzena brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience from the food industry, where she has been working for over 15 years. Her background spans bakery, fresh produce, and supplements, with additional experience in horticulture focused on ornamental and bedding plants.
Level 3 Audit & Inspection courses
All HACCP & Food Safety courses
Omar Ksibi
Training Partner
One of our ISO 22000 & FSSC 22000 experts
Omar is a consultant and trainer in quality and food safety management, helping businesses strengthen systems and upskill employees. He specialises in ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000, delivering training on their requirements and implementation.
FSSC 22000 v6 course
Chisala Ng’andwe
Training Partner
Our Food Science expert
BRCGS Food Safety courses
BRCGS Product Safety Management courses
BRCGS Storage & Distribution, BRCGS Agents & Brokers, BRCGS Gluten-Free courses
All HACCP & Food Safety courses
All CPD accredited courses
Stephanie Stannard
Training Partner
Our Train The Trainer guru
Stephanie has taught children and adults for many years. Her thorough knowledge and experience of how to prepare and present training sessions are second to none.
Train The Trainer courses
Level 2 HACCP & Food Safety courses
Level 3 Audit & Inspection courses
Adnane Taqi
Training Partner
Our IRCA FSSC 22000 Lead Tutor
With over 20 years’ experience in the Food & Drink industry, Adnane is a food safety consultant and certified GFSI Lead Auditor, with more than 1,300 audit days and 500 training days delivered worldwide. He teaches at Hassan 1st University and École Centrale de Casablanca, and is a former Certification Manager at SGS and Audit Manager at TÜV Rheinland.
CQI & IRCA FSSC 22000 v6 Lead Auditor course in French
Our Mission
Our mission at ASK SONIA is simple:
to make food safety knowledge accessible to all.
While we do offer official, accredited courses and paid training options, as well as consulting services, we also provide a range of free resources so that everyone, no matter their budget, can continue their professional development.
It's all about sharing knowledge widely, without leaving anyone behind just because they can't afford it.
After all, everyone deserves SAFE food - and that means supporting EVERY food business and EVERY food safety protessional.
Our Core Values
CARE: We genuinely care about the people we work with - learners, clients, and partners. We approach each interaction with kindness, patience, and respect.
INTEGRITY: We're honest, transparent, and realistic. We don't oversell, overpromise, or take shortcuts - we simply do what's right.
EXCELLENCE: We're dedicated and diligent. Whether it's training or consulting, we bring protessionalism and thoroughness to every session, every course, and every piece of advice.
PRACTICAL IMPACT: We focus on real-world results that make a difference - helping food businesses and professionals keep food safe, every day.
