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 is required with your application, to outline how a vendor will operate safely, responsibly and in compliance with regulations. 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.​

After review of your application and a satisfactory inspection of your vehicle, an approval letter and invoice will be posted to your residential address. ​​

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 documentation is received, an approval letter and invoice will be posted to your residential address. ​

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​

Where can I operate? ​

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