Food Stalls
The information on this page includes food safety guidelines for organisers of local events, markets & street stalls, and includes links to application forms.
Please read the Policy - Food Stall Approval for clarification on requirements and regulations, link below.
Food Stalls at Events (fairs, festivals, concerts and other one off events)
Kāpiti Coast District Council requires all food stall operators at an Event complete the Events - Food Stallholder Application Form and return to the Event Organiser at least 8 days prior to the event.
Any person can sell food at an event twice in any one year provided they have completed the Stallholder Application form and had their proposal approved by an Environmental Health Officer.
Food Safety at Events
Preparing and cooking foods from temporary food stalls with limited facilities has some inherent risks. Time and temperature abuse, inadequate reheating and cooking practices, poor personal hygiene practices and cross contamination are the biggest risks to food safety.
Please read the Food Safety at Events brochure for food safety tips, and guidance on how to comply with the conditions of your food stall approval.
Food Safety at Events brochure (PDF, 2 pages, 240Kb).
Food stalls at Markets
Kāpiti Coast District Council requires all food stall operators at a Market be fully registered with Council, or operate under an approved Risk Management Programme or Food Safety Programme (excludes unprocessed vegetable sales). No one can prepare food at home for sale at a market.
Further information can be found on the Market Organiser Application Form.
Markets - Market Organiser Application Form (PDF, 3 pages, 218Kb)
Fundraising food stalls (sausage sizzles, cake stalls etc)
Kāpiti Coast District Council recognises the important part fundraising groups play in supporting local and national charities as well as benefiting the local community.
Fundraising food stalls can operate from street stalls and sports grounds on any number of occasions in any one year provided:
- the food sold is low risk
- 100% of the profits are going to the named community or charity group.
Fundraising food stalls do not need to complete a Food Stallholder Application Form when operating at street stalls and sports grounds, however they may need to gain a booking or permit from the landowner (either the Council or stores like the Warehouse).
Fundraising groups can operate at events but will need to complete an Events - Food Stallholder Application Form, and may not be limited to selling low risk foods. For further information see our Council Policy - Approval of Food Stalls at Events, Markets and other sites.
For further information about street stall requirements please view the brochure Fundraising food stalls (PDF, 2 pages, 239Kb)
If you have any further questions in relation to food stalls please contact one of our Environmental Health Officers on 04 296 4700.