Selling food - stall holder licence

You may only sell food at a market or event if you have a licence issued by council. 

Fundraising or charitable purposes

Charitable organisations may prepare food at home for fundraising purposes, but are strictly limited to the sale of:

• cakes
• sausage sizzles
• fresh fruit and vegetable produce. 

All the profit must be donated to the charitable organisation - not for personal gain.

Hangi may also be sold, but must be prepared in an approved kitchen (approved by a council environmental health officer). 

To obtain a licence:

• fill in an application form, at least 7 days before the you wish to have the stall
• attach a supporting letter, written on the letterhead of the charitable organisation or club being represented. If a Trust - a legal certificate from the District Court showing charitable status and number is required
• provide dates and venues
• the licence is free of charge

If granted, the licence and the organisation’s name must be clearly displayed on the stall. Food hygiene requirements and those imposed on the licence must be met.

For more information about Food Stall Requirements 

For personal gain

Fruit and vegetable produce may be sold for personal gain.  Fill out an application form to apply for a licence.

For more information about Food Staff Requirements

Application forms for a stall licence

Cakes
Cakes, fruit and vegetables
Fruit and/or vegetables
Hangi
Sausage sizzle

Non food items

A food stall at an event or festival

If you intend to have a stall at an orgainsed event or festival such as a school gala, food festival etc  you need to apply for a licence.

Download the form - Food events and festivals application form (4 pages 99kb)

A stall at Gisborne Farmers' Market

To sell food at the Gisborne Farmers' Market you need to discuss your proposal with our environmental health officer and obtain a certificate of registration.  Requirements under the Food Hygiene Regulations will also need to be met.

Organising a large event

If you're the organiser of a large event, you need to apply for consent.

Download Organising an Event Application Form.