Temporary Food Premises

What is a temporary food premises?

A temporary food premises is a structure (e.g. a tent or marquee) used to sell and prepare food at events and markets, which are then dismantled afterwards. 

Temporary food premises include non for profit and charitable food organisations. 

Construction of temporary food premises 

All temporary food premises must be constructed in accordance with NSW Food Authority - Food Handling Guidelines for Temporary Events and Council's Requirements for the operation of a Temporary Food Stall. 

How do I register my temporary food premises? 

Before trading within the Campbelltown Local Government Area, the temporary food premises must be registered to ensure compliance with the Food Act 2003, Food Regulations 2015, and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. 

Register your temporary food premises

Inspections

Our Environmental Health Officers carry out random inspections of temporary food stalls to ensure compliance with the food safety laws and regulations. A fee for the inspection may apply and will be charged in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges. 

Can I prepare food from home for my temporary food premises? 

You cannot prepare food in a residential kitchen unless it has development approval to permit this use and is a registered food premises. For more information, please refer to home based food businesses. 

Food safety supervisor requirements

You may be required to appoint a Food Safety Supervisor, depending on the food you will be selling. Please refer to our Food Safety Supervisor section for further information regarding these requirements. 

Food labelling

If you are selling pre-packaged food, you must ensure the food is labelled in accordance with the Food Standards Code Part 1.2 Labelling and other information requirements and is being supplied by a registered premises (whether licensed with council or the Food Authority, you are entitled to ask for proof of their registration).