Food trucks

Food trucks might include:

  • coffee vans
  • ice-cream vans
  • mobile snack trucks.

Food trucks are vehicles that:

  • are propelled by a motor
  • can prepare and sell food from the vehicle
  • can sell other goods like drinks and pre-packaged food.

How to apply

Step 1.Review locations

Find out what locations are included the Moreton Bay Pop Ups Program. If you would like the opportunity to book any of these locations, continue with this application.

If not, your business will require a different approval. Find out more about selling goods on public land and roads.

Step 2.Complete a risk management plan

Complete the Risk management plan template(DOCX, 927KB). 

Step 3.Take out public liability insurance

Evidence of a current public liability insurance policy to the value of $20,000,000 in the same name as the applicant should be provided with your application.

Ensure the location listed on your policy includes public land, for example, Anywhere in Australia or Worldwide. This must be outlined either on your certificate of currency or the terms and conditions of your policy and provided to Council. If this is not listed, obtain written confirmation from your insurer.

Step 4.Collect supporting documents

You may need to provide other documents and licences, depending on your business. If applicable, provide:

  • a copy of the vehicle registration details and photos of the vehicle
  • a copy of the food licence required under the Food Act 2006
  • a copy of the menu for any food and drinks for sale.

Step 5.Review conditions

Make sure you review and understand the Commercial use of public land and roads conditions(PDF, 387KB). Specific conditions may be added after your application has been assessed.

Step 6.Review fees and charges

An application fee is payable at the time of submission per Council’s fees and charges. Council will contact you for payment.

The first column is the type of fee, the second column advises the fee amount, and the third column explains the fee's purpose.

Fee type  Amount Details
Application fee  201202 This is a one-time fee paid when submitting your application.  
Commercial use of public land annual charge  201194 Charged pro rata from the approval date to 30 September. Then annually, each September, for the approval term between 1 October to 30 September.
Renewal fee  201209 Charged annually in September to renew an approval for the approval term between 1 October to 30 September.
Amendment application fee  201207 Payable when an application to change an existing approval is submitted. There is no fee for minor changes, for example, trading name or contact details.
Transfer application fee  201208 Payable when an application to transfer an existing approval to another person or business is submitted. Note: Not all approvals are eligible for transfer. Check the approval conditions before applying.

Charities and not-for-profit organisations are exempt from paying fees with evidence of eligibility.

Step 7.Submit an application form

Download and complete the Commercial use of public land and roads application form(PDF, 940KB) and submit along with your supporting documents:

The applicant for approval must be a legal entity, such as a individual, company, incorporated body, unincorporated body, partnership, body corporate or trustee.

Step 8.Review induction summary

Once you have received your approval, review and ensure you comply with the Moreton Bay Pop Ups program induction(PDF, 6MB).

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