Temporary Food Permits
Food can be the source of illness, and when you prepare and sell food to members of the public you have a moral and legal obligation to ensure the food is safe and suitable for human consumption. The Food Act 1984 requires you to use a Food Safety Program whenever you sell food, unless otherwise exempted.
If your temporary event (sausage sizzle street stall or other event) is held on private property you need to seek agreement from the Local Traders Association Representative. If the temporary event is to be held on Council property (eg. a footpath), you must contact Council's Local Laws unit on 1300 88 22 33.
You will need to obtain a Temporary Food Event Application from Council's Public Health Unit or use the application form below.
Temporary Food Event applications must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event. Your organisation may hold an event once in any given month and up to 12 times per year.
If you are a Community/Charitable Organisation you are required to submit an Events Food Safety Program Template with your application. This template is available from the Department of Human Services (pdf).
Community groups are not charged for temporary registration. Commercial operators will be charged a fee and must hold a current Food Act Registration.
Alternatively you can telephone Council's Public Health Unit on 1300 88 22 33 to arrange for a Temporary Food Event Kit to be mailed to you.
- Instructions for Community Groups (PDF, 57 kB)
- Permit Application for Community Groups (PDF, 28 kB)
- Instructions for Commercial Vendors (PDF, 33 kB)
- Permit Application for Commercial Vendors (PDF, 28 kB)
