Temporary food events and markets
If you are selling food at events such as fairs, festivals, markets and shows then your business is subject to the same conditions as other food retailers.
You must register your business and comply with food safety standards.
How to register
To register a temporary food premises:
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Complete the registration form (PDF)
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Return your completed form to our customer service centres and pay the registration fee of $263.50 (for an outlet) or $131 (for a stall).
If you need assistance with your registration please contact us:
Food safety supervisor
If you have a temporary food business that processes or sells food you may need to nominate a Food Safety Supervisor when you register.
To become a Food Safety Supervisor you must complete a training program provided by a registered training organisation.
For more information, see the NSW Food Authority website and the NSW Food Authority guidelines.
Food safety inspections
Your business may be inspected by one of our Environmental Health Officers.
When deciding whether to conduct an inspection we consider the:
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number of food businesses trading at the event
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type of food being sold at the event (potentially hazardous food vs non potentially hazardous food)
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estimated number of visitors to the event
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duration of the event
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any complaints made against food businesses trading at the event
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compliance history of the event
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access to facilities and services such as potable water and sewage.
If you are a high or medium risk business we will charge you an inspection fee.
For more information, including what we look for during an inspection, visit our food safety inspections page.