Trading at an Event 

Mount Claremont Farmers Markets  

The Mount Claremont Farmers’ Market is held at Mount Claremont Primary School, located at 103 Alfred Road, Mount Claremont. The market operates every Saturday morning and is managed by the school’s Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association. Only food businesses registered with a local government authority are permitted to operate food stalls at the market.

Prospective stallholders must first contact the Farmers’ Market Coordinator to determine stall availability and suitability. Contact details are available on the market’s website at www.mtclaremontfarmersmarket.com.au. 

Once approved by the Farmers’ Market Coordinator, all prospective stallholders must obtain written approval from the City of Nedlands before commencing trade.

To submit an application, please email the following documents to health@nedlands.wa.gov.au:

  •  Food Event Notification Form (duly completed and signed)
  • Application for Approval to Operate a Temporary Food Stall at Mount Claremont Farmers' Market (duly completed and signed)
  • A copy of your Food Business Registration Certificate issued by the local government authority where your food business is located
  • Evidence of completion of the City’s online food safety training program. Training or qualifications from a registered training organisation are also acceptable.
  • A copy of Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (for Category One and Category Two food businesses)
  • Copies or photos of food labelling (if your food products are required to bear labels)
  • A copy of valid public liability insurance with a minimum cover of $20 million
  • Copy of menu

Fundraising Food Stalls  

Exempted food businesses are not required to be registered with a local government authority. Commonly exempted food businesses are:

  • Charitable/Community Activities: Preparing or selling food for community fundraisers (e.g., cakes, non-potentially hazardous foods).
  • Fundraiser Cooking: Sausage sizzles or food cooked and served immediately at a community event.
  • Packaged Food Sales: Selling only low-risk, pre-packaged food (e.g., bottled drinks, chocolates).

Although registration is not required, exempted food businesses are still required to provide written notification to the City before commencing operation. No fees apply to these notifications.

Please email the following documents to health@nedlands.wa.gov.au:

  • A copy of valid public liability insurance with a minimum cover of $20 million

The City may require applicants to provide evidence confirming their status as a charitable or not‑for‑profit organisation.

All food handlers must have a basic understanding of food safety. Stall operations are required to comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, particularly Chapter 3: Food Safety Standards. It is recommended that food handlers operating a fundraising stall complete the City’s online food safety training program.

Temporary Food Stalls or Vehicles

Approval must be obtained from the City’s Environmental Health Services if you intend to sell food from a temporary food stall or vehicle at a public event.

Unless operating as a community or charitable organisation, all stalls and vehicles must be registered food businesses.

To submit your application, please email the following documents to health@nedlands.wa.gov.au:

  •  Street Trading Application Form (duly completed and signed)
  • Food Event Notification Form (duly completed and signed)
  • A copy of your Food Business Registration Certificate issued by the local government authority where your food business is located
  • A copy of Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (for Category One and Category Two food businesses)
  • Evidence of completion of the City’s online food safety training program. Training or qualifications from a registered training organisation are also acceptable.
  • A copy of valid public liability insurance with a minimum cover of $20 million
  • A Food van/stall floor plan
  • Copy of Menu

If you intend to attend a private event, you are not required to obtain a Street Trading Licence Certificate from the City. Accordingly, you are not required to submit a Street Trading Application Form. However, all other documents outlined above must still be submitted for approval.

Useful resources 

There are statutory requirements governing the use of gas appliances in public venues. Please follow the link below for further information: 

For more information on food handling at temporary events, click here.

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When to Lodge Your Application

All applications and relevant supporting documents must be submitted to the City at least 10 business days prior to the event. Applications may be refused if submitted outside this timeframe.

Fees

Once your application has been received, you will be contacted via email regarding payment of the application fee. Your application will be assessed upon confirmation of payment. The City’s fees and charges schedule can be found here.

 If you are unable to submit your application via email, you may lodge your application and supporting documents in person at the City of Nedlands Administration Centre, 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands WA 6009. Payment for the application may also be made at the time of lodgement.

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