The Temporary Event food stall notification process

Food businesses based within the Wagga Wagga LGA

Who can notify to trade as a food stall holder?

  • All first time food stall holders
  • Registered home-based businesses, mobile food vending vehicles and commercial businesses based/located in Wagga Wagga’s local government area

How do I notify a Temporary Event?

If you are handling *Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF), please ensure you have the following documents ready to attach to the application:

  • NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Example

To notify your Temporary Event, complete Part A and Part B of the online Application for Registration - Temporary Event Food Stall form.

Note: If assistance is required in completing the Temporary Event Notification, you could visit Council and ask for an Environmental Health Officer to assist you in this process using Council’s online kiosk.

How do I renew my notification within 12 months

To continue trading as a food business at a  temporary event, Wagga Wagga City Council’s Environmental Health Section will email you prior to your notification expiring, and provide you  with a link to renew.

During your renewal, ensure you have copies of your:

  • Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Certificate

Attach your current FSS certificate in reply to Council email. Follow the link on the renewal notification email, and complete online Part A  only for  renewals.

Food businesses from outside the Wagga Wagga LGA

  • Food businesses not based in  Wagga Wagga wishing to trade at temporary events in the  local government area will  need to notify Council’s Environmental Health Section through the online process.
  • Food vending vehicles, home based businesses and commercial businesses that are registered with other Councils,  that wish to trade outside of Wagga Wagga’s temporary events, will need to seek approval from the relevant sections of Council and State department where required

If you are handling *Potentially Hazardous Foods, please ensure you have the following documents ready to attach to the application:

  • NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate
  • The most recent food premises inspection report (within 12 month period) which has been performed by your local council
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Example

How do I notify?

To notify your food stall or food business at a Temporary Event, complete Part A and Part B of the online Application for Registration - Temporary Event Food Stall form.

How do I renew my notification within 12 months

To continue trading as a food business at a temporary event, Wagga Wagga City Council will contact you by email before your notification expires, and provide you with a link to renew.

During your renewal, ensure you have copies of your:

  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
  • The most recent food premises inspection which has been performed by your local council (applies only to mobile food vending vehicles)

Attach your current FSS certificate in reply to Council email. Follow the link on the renewal notification email, and complete online Part A only for renewals.

*Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF) are foods that require time-temperature control to keep them safe for human consumption

In summary

Notify your temporary food business every 12 months
Business TypeWhat do I Need to Do?

Food stall holders (home based, food vending vehicles and commercial businesses) based within Wagga Wagga LGA

Complete Parts A & B of the online Temporary Event notification. Attach supporting document where applicable.

Thereafter renew annually (except for mobile food vending vehicles and commercial businesses).

Renewal Process

Complete Part A of the online Temporary Event notification (a link will be included in the renewal letter sent by Council Environmental Health Team) Attach supporting document such as Food Safety Supervisor Certificate by replying to the renewal email.

Food stall holders (home based, food vending vehicles and commercial businesses) that are based outside of Wagga Wagga LGA

Complete Parts A & B online Temporary Event notification. Attach supporting document where applicable e.g. Food Safety Supervisor certificate.

Registered business shall provide a current inspection report from home Council.

Thereafter renew annually.

Renewal Process

Complete Part A of the online Temporary Event notification (a link will be included in the renewal letter sent by Council Environmental Health Team) Attach supporting documents such as Food Safety Supervisor Certificate by replying to the renewal email.

Registered business shall provide a current inspection report from home Council.

Commercial businesses & Mobile Food Vending Vehicles currently registered with Wagga Wagga City Council

Not required to renew notifications for Registration - Temporary/Special Event Food Stall after the initial notification