Mobile Food Vending on Private Land

Who does this apply to?​

This applies to food trucks, including takeaway style trucks who are actively cooking and preparing meals on private land to the general public.​

Submit an Application​

Vehicles trading on privately owned land within the Penrith Local Government Area must submit an application at the start of each financial year for review. ​

Application Notification of Food Truck Selling Good on Private Land

A Plan of Management must accompany your application, detailing how the vendor will operate safely, responsibly, and in accordance with all regulatory requirements. Plan of Management Template​

Food not prepared within the Vehicle?​

Food prepared at home requires an Occupation Certificate or Satisfactory inspection form approved by Council to be submitted with the application.​

Food prepared at a commercial premise requires a satisfactory health inspection report issued within the last 12 months, to be submitted with the application.​

Do I need an inspection?​

Mobile food vending vehicle housed within the Penrith Local Government Area​

Yes. After submission of your application, you will be contacted by Council’s Environmental Health Officer to arrange an inspection of your vehicle.​

Once all satisfactory documentation is received, an approval letter and invoice will be emailed to the address provided on your application form.​​

Mobile Food vending vehicle housed outside of the Penrith Local Government Area​

You must attach a satisfactory health inspection report, issued within the last 12 months from your local council with your application. If you are unable to provide this report, an inspection will be arranged by Council’s Environmental Health Officer. ​

Once all satisfactory document is received an approval letter and invoice will be emailed to the address provided on your application.

To view fees and charges for the current financial year see the Rates, Payments & Fees page.​

Legislation Requirements​

The following legislation must be complied with when operating your business; ​

NSW Food Authority - Guidelines for mobile food vending vehicles

State Environmental Planning Policy Subdivision 27A Mobile food and drink outlets​

Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements

Standard 3.2.2A – Food Safety Management Tools (from 8 December 2023)

Standard 3.2.3 - Food Premises and Equipment

Part 1.2 - Labelling and other information requirements

Where can I operate? ​

Please refer to Council’s Private Land Trading – Mobile Food Vending Factsheet​