A catering operation is a food service providing limited
food preparation at an off-site location, such as a
contracted private event, community event, or at a host
facility. The caterer must prepare and store all food and
equipment at an approved kitchen (permitted food
facility). The caterer and the proposed kitchen must
complete and sign a kitchen agreement form. Food may
not be prepared or stored at a home kitchen.
Review Catering application packet located in the Catering Forms link to learn more about applying for a health permit.
A host facility is a commercial building that meets
certain basic requirements to support a catering
operation. Permitted caterers can operate at the host
facility for up to 4 hours per day. All catering dishes
and equipment shall be properly washed and stored at
the catering operation’s permitted kitchen.
Review the Host Facility Forms and Guidance to learn more about obtaining a Host Facility health permit.
