Food stall registration

Before making an application

Before applying, ensure you have all the necessary information to make an application at the right time:

• You should seek approval from the site owner/organiser together with District Plan compliance
• Permits must be displayed or made available on the day of the event
• All registrations expire on 30 June each year so make sure you renew your registration!

Make an application

Application for a permanent food stall

1. When you are ready to make an application for a permanent food stall, you will need to fill in the Application for Registration (PDF 44kb)
2. Along with your application form, make sure you submit the appropriate fee for your application. We will advise you of the correct amount prior to applying.
3. Provide evidence that there is, working at the food stall or mobile shop, a Manager or a staff member who has been issued with a Certificate in Food Hygiene, a Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene or other qualification approved by council.

For any other temporary food stall applications you will need to fill in Temporary food stall application form (PDF 289kb)

Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair

1. If you are looking to have a food stall at the Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair, you will need to fill in the Hutt News Rotary Fair application form (PDF 151kb)

Hutt Night Market

If you are looking to have a food stall at the Hutt City Night Market, you will need:

1. Approval by the market manager. For more information please ring Andrea Stewart at Hutt Night Market Limited on 0800 4666 888.
2. Fill in Hutt Night Market food stall application form (PDF 35kb)
3. Along with your application form, make sure you submit the appropriate fee for your application.
4. Where the application is for a mobile shop or stall selling food, then the vehicle/stall and the base facilities or depot will be required to be inspected and approved by us prior to the registration of the mobile shop or stall.
   Note – household kitchens cannot be used as a base facility when they continue to be used for domestic purposes.
5. Provide evidence that there is, working at the food stall or mobile shop, a Manager or a staff member who has been issued with a Certificate in Food Hygiene, a Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene or other qualification approved by council.
6. Applications are to be made to Council at least 7 working days prior to date on which the licence will be required.

How long will it take?

Please ask us how long it is likely to take to process your application, as this can vary depending on your situation and requirements.

How much does it cost?

Costs vary between different types of registrations. Please see the fees and charges page.

We are required to levy an establishment fee for new premises, because setting up new premises may involve more inspection visits.

Exemptions from registration fee

Charitable organisations or fundraising groups may be exempted from the registration fee on condition their stall or mobile shop is for a special event. That is, they will trade at a specified event and will do so only once or twice per year.

Charitable organisations and fundraising groups will be required to comply with the conditions listed on the last page of Temporary food stall application form (PDF 289kb)

An application for a temporary food stall licence should be made to Council in writing within seven (7) working days prior to the special event, for Council to consider the application. The application should include the name and purpose of the organisation or group.

Upon receipt of the above information Council will then consider the application for an exemption from the registration fee.