Mobile Food Business

Any means of transport designed to be moveable and used for the preparation or sale of food and beverages fit for human consumption, but does not include a temporary food stall.

Any means of transport designed to be moveable and used for the preparation or sale of food and beverages fit for human consumption. The itinerant mobile food business will routinely change location making intermittent stops of up to 15 minutes at any one time (or until customer activity ceases).

Expressions of interest (EOI) will be invited every two years for the operation of mobile food businesses at the approved locations.
 

The EOI document will require a response to the following criteria (but not limited to):

• Enhancement of experience of the public place / recreational reserve
• Minimal noise associated with trading (use of quiet generators)
• Sustainability - incorporation of sustainable practices such as:
  • Use of locally sourced or produced goods
  • Use of 100% compostable packaging, plates, cutlery etc. and provision of bins for organic matter
  • Re-usable crockery, cutlery washed within mobile food vehicle and re-used
  • Avoidance of single use plastics
  • Or any other waste minimisation techniques.
• Relevant experience and a demonstrated compliance with the Food Act 2008 and Food Safety Standards.

The Shire will consider applications for itinerant mobile food businesses in approved areas at any time throughout the year.
 

The Shire may also consider applications for permits received throughout the year for locations other than the approved trading locations identified.
 

Should a vacancy arise at one of the approved locations, the Shire will consider applications for permits at that location, throughout the year.
 

The following information is required for mobile food business and itinerant mobile food business applications (but not limited to):

• A completed mobile food business permit application form, including a description of how the mobile food business incorporates sustainable practices
• A current Certificate of Currency (Public Liability Insurance) for a minimum of $20,000,000
• A copy of manufacturer’s specifications for any generators to be used
• A copy of current Food Act 2008 Certificate of Registration issued by the local government where the mobile food vehicle is housed and/or where the majority of the food preparation activities are occurring.