Food and beverage vendors may wish to apply to operate at The Belmont Market, subject to approval.
Food and beverage vendors are not eligible to complete a booking online.
- All food and beverage vendors are expected to already be in possession of a valid food business registration and possess all correct documentation. Do not book online.
- All potential food and beverage vendors must undergo the Belmont Market food and beverage application process and are required to gain prior approval from the Belmont Market. Even if existing food and beverage vendors are currently participating at other markets within the region, they must undergo the food and beverage application process and meet our requirements - this is specific to the Belmont Market. Do not book online.
- Belmont Market does not provide or facilitate registration for food businesses. If you wish to sell food or beverages to the public, you need to register with or, notify your principal council. If you do require food registration, you must apply and register your business with a local council which is facilitated by the Environmental Health department. Please refer to the following page for more information on how to apply: Food Registration. Do not book online.
Food and beverage application process
If potential food and beverage vendors are ready to express their interest in selling food and beverage items (including re-sale of any food and beverage items - pre-packaged or fresh, and anything for human consumption), please ensure you have a valid food business registration, and then email [email protected], and submit with the following documentation*:
- Food business registration details, with correct classification listed and, comply with the food act 1984 and food standards code. Food business registration may be from any council within Victoria (usually a certificate). Street Trader / Food Trader documentation is also accepted. You must submit this documentation with classification / certificate details clearly stated.
- Public / product liability insurance, minimum sum insured for must be $20,000,000. A Certificate of Currency is required and must state the level of cover, period of cover and any exclusion clauses. We do not accept Tax Invoices or Policy Schedules.
- ABN (Australian Business Number)
Once submitted and all correct information / documentation is received, Belmont Market will review and provide at outcome of your food and beverage application including any relevant next steps. *Additional information may be requested as part of the food and beverage application process. If approved, all food and beverage sites are allocated by the Belmont Market. Do not book online.
Belmont Market will not entertain any requests from food and beverage vendors who do not possess correct documentation and and/or a food business registration.
Belmont Market is not in any exclusive arrangements with any food or beverage vendors (and any general stallholders) and is not obliged to accept any application. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.
All decisions to accept or deny a food and beverage application is at the discretion of the Belmont Market and is not obliged to provide an explanation if an application is not accepted, considered and/or not approved.
Any food and beverage vendors who proceed to complete a booking online, attends the venue with the intention to trade without a food and beverage application being completed and approval from the Belmont Market - will be requested to cease trading immediately and to leave the venue. These food vendors may also be refused from attending future markets, and/or have future applications denied by the Belmont Market.
Food and beverage vendor classification
Food and beverage vendors fees can be found on the main stallholder page.
A food vendor intending to sell food and/or beverage products where the consumer is expected to use the product to conduct cooking, baking or consumption after leaving the grounds of the market. That is, the consumer is not expected to consume the product on-site at the Belmont Market.
These products may not be
cooked, heated or prepared for consumption prior to sale, unless it is by way
of free sample.
Examples
of green vendors include but are not limited to:
- spreads such as jam and honey
- pre-packaged and sealed meat
- bakery products such as bread and cakes (not individual pies or cakes for consumption at the Market)
- pre-packaged confectionary
- packaged coffee and herbal teas
- fruit and vegetable products (outdoors only).
A food vendor intending to sell food and/or beverage products which have been cooked, heated or prepared in a way ready for consumption on-site at the Belmont Market. That is, the consumer is expected to consume the product on-site at the Belmont Market and the food or beverage must be prepared accordingly.
Examples of a hot food vendor includes but not limited to:
- Pop-up ‘specialty’ foods and beverages
- Food and beverage trucks/vans
- Take-away coffee carts/vans
Food and beverage vendors which will not be considered include (but not limited to):
- Any vendor who does not comply with local, state or federal legislation, this includes failure to provide applicable registrations, permits, insurance and compliance details.
- Any vendors who intend to sell alcohol.
- Any vendor intending to conduct a barbeque / sausage sizzle (even if it is intended to be part of a community group fundraiser event etc.)
- Any vendor who intends to sell anything considered illegal or immoral, or which the Belmont Market considers not in aligned or consistent with the nature of the Belmont Market operations and environment.