How to apply for a permit to operate a food truck in Yarra.
To run a food truck in Yarra, you must comply with our mobile food vehicle guidelines [ PDF, 226.73 KB] before you start trading:
- Your mobile food truck cannot operate within 100 linear metres of an open food business. The exception is if the truck's operating hours are outside those of nearby food businesses.
- You must clear any litter from around the mobile food truck site.
- Preparing, handling and serving of food and drinks must comply with the Food Act 1984 and our public health unit requirements.
- The food truck site cannot be near residential areas, as zoned in the Yarra Planning Scheme.
- You must submit a mobile food truck application before operating your business.
How to apply
To apply, complete an application for mobile food vendor permit [ PDF, 76.42 KB] . One of our officers will inspect the site and make sure that you have met the guidelines.
The application assessment could take up to 6 weeks.
If we approve your nominated site, we may need to install signage before you start, showing that a mobile food truck is trading at the site.
Fees
All fees are GST-free.
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular | $2,938 |
| Concession | $2,090.40 |
| Small private event (1 day or less) | $122 |
| Mobile food van for prescribed event (maximum of 5) | $388 |
| Mobile food van for prescribed event (each additional van/stall over 5) | $388 |
Temporary permit
If you want to operate a mobile food truck in one of our parks, roads or reserves during an event or festival, you need to apply for a temporary public space permit by completing our:
- temporary mobile food vendor application form [ PDF, 58.85 KB]
- statement of trade for temporary food premises form [ PDF, 42.3 KB]
One of our officers will visit your business to ensure you are complying with our guidelines.