Application Deadline:
September 4, 2007
ELIGIBILITY
Community and non-profit groups only.
TEMPORARY FOOD PERMIT
All food booths must obtain a "Temporary Food Booth" permit from Santa Clara County's Department of environmental Health, Consumer Protection Division. There will be a health inspector that will be inspecting your booth during the day of the event to ensure that you are following health regulations.
If your organization is new to the process, we will make arrangements with the County and assist you in the process to obtain the permits. For more information on the requirements for a Temporary Food Booth, please call the County's Consumer Protection Division at 408-918-3400 or go to: www.sccgov.org/content/0,4745,ccid%253D120400,00.html#04.
MENU
Vendor may feature any kind of cuisine, but should coordinate with us to avoid duplication. Vendors should show their menu selection on their applications.
FOOD PREPARATION
The regulations on how to properly cook and handle food can be found at Santa Clara County's Consumer Protection Division at: www.sccgov.org/content/0,4745,ccid%253D120400,00.html#04
TRASH REMOVAL
Vendor will be responsible for disposing of trash in public trash cans. We will have plenty made available in the food vendor area. A clean-up crew will periodically collect trash from trashcans.
SET-UP & TAKE-DOWN
Vendors' set-up time is from 7-9AM. A vendor should be set-up and ready for health inspection by festival start time of 10AM. Take-down begins immediately at 4PM. At the end of the festival, vendor should arrange to dispose of all trash properly.
ELECTRICITY
We can have one electrical outlet be made available, however, you need to indicate all the types of equipment you will be using so we can ensure that we will provide adequate voltage to your station (we will ask for this under Load Sheet in the Food Booth Application).
Download and print the Power Requirement Form
WATER
Access to water and wash bins are not readily available and you will have to make arrangements for this in your food booth. We suggest you bring portable water containers, soap and a holding bucket to create a wash station.
BOOTH ARRANGEMENT
We will provide each vendor with a basic 10'x10' food booth with two 6-feet tables and two chairs. Layout and booth location will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTES
Vendors are responsible for your own signage. You might want to bring extra signage or décor to add flavor and visibility to your booth.
PARTICIPATION FEES
No Fees for the following groups:
Community Groups
Neighborhood Associations
Faith Based Organizations
Government
Non-Profit
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