Apply for Mobile Food Vending
Although the City went through a competition process to select vendors to work at City-approved locations, other vendors can operate a food truck at events held on city property. Operators must receive approval from the organizers of the event and meet the City's requirements to operate.
The following items are required to operate your food truck at events held on City property. All documents must be submitted to receive approval:
Health Permit
Provide a copy of your mobile food vending unit’s Permit to Operate from any one of the 5 BC Health Authorities (i.e. Fraser Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health, etc.)
Food Safe Certificate
Each food holder must have a valid Food Safe Certificate.
Fire Safety Inspection
The Chilliwack Fire Department must inspect your unit. The approval is good for the calendar year. Please contact the Fire Department at 604-792-8713 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment for an inspection.
Alternatively, they will accept an approved inspection done by any municipality that is participating in the Greater Vancouver Fire Chiefs Association’s Mobile Food Vendor Inspection Program. This approval must be for the current calendar year.
Electrical Permit
Electrical equipment in your truck must display a mark or label from a certification agency accredited by the Standards Council of Canada or an approval label issued by Technical Safety BC. See the Approved Certification Marks bulletin for accepted approval marks or labels.
Gas Approval Requirements
Review the Equipment Gas Requirements to ensure your food truck meets the Technical Safety BC's gas requirements.
Insurance Coverage
Public liability insurance coverage in the amount of a minimum $5,000,000 is required. The policy must name the City of Chilliwack as an additional insured.
Must have proof of a valid ICBC insurance for food truck/tow vehicle/cart/trailer.
Picture of Mobile Vending Unit
A picture of the mobile vending unit most be shown upon approval.
Chilliwack Business Licence
To apply for a Chilliwack Business Licence for your food truck, please visit the Business Licence Department at City Hall, located at 8550 Young Road.
You will require authorization from the Recreation and Culture Department for an approved vending site on designated city property. Before this authorization can be issued, you must provide proof that all applicable requirements above are met and have submitted an application to [email protected].
Designated Food Truck Locations
Site maps of each location are available upon request.
Location |
Spots Available |
| Central Community Park | No Spots Available |
| Hopedale Road | 1 Spot Available |
| Lickman Road | 1 Spot Available |
| Peach Park | 1 Spot Available |
| Vedder Park Lower | No Spots Available |
| Vedder Park Upper | No Spots Available |
| 45305 Yale Road West at Sanidump | No Spots Available |
| 45305 Yale Road East across from Petro Canada | No Spots Available |
For more information about our approved Food Vendors, visit Approved Mobile Vendors - City of Chilliwack.
Special Events
For a one-time siting or at a special event, each food truck will be charged $25, without utilities, which will be applied to the host’s contract as they will be benefitting from the service. If City utilities are required there will be an additional charge of $10 per hour of use. It is up to the event host to ensure that the City is informed about the food truck on site and has the requirements to operate.
Fees
For long term placement of food trucks requiring utilities to offer their service there will be a $100 charge per month and for a six-month minimum allocation.
For long term placement of food trucks not requiring utilities to offer their service there will be a $35 charge per month and for a six-month minimum allocation.
Contact
For questions about Chilliwack's Food Truck Program, contact the Recreation and Culture Department at [email protected] or 604-793-2904.
Apply for a Food Vending Permit here
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Food Vending Application | 2025-05-27 | 138KB |