Food Safety - Special Events

Guidelines for Temporary Food Establishments at Special Events

Each year residents and visitors of the City of Hamilton enjoy a wide variety of special events hosted by community groups, cultural and business associations. The health department is responsible for ensuring that foods served at these events are prepared and handled safely.

Coordinators of special events where food will be sold must apply to the health department for approval. Public health inspectors will review the list of food vendors at the event and the foods that will be served. The inspectors are also available for consultation with vendors and may conduct food safety inspections during the event.  An administration fee of $27.00 is charged for each vendor at the event.

Download the Special Event Information Package (pdf). This package contains:

• Letter of introduction
• Requirements For Food Vendors At Special Events
• Organizer Information Form
• List of Food Vendor Form
• Vendor Information Form

Contact Information

Phone: 905-546-3570
Email: publichealth@hamilton.ca

Last updated: February 8, 2010