Apply for Mobile Food Vending

Although the City of Chilliwack has conducted a competitive selection process to assign vendors to designated City-approved locations, other vendors may still be permitted to operate food trucks at events held on City property. Assigned vendors will retain priority access to their designated locations during such events. The City encourages assigned vendors to collaborate with event organizers in a mutually supportive manner.

Whether operating as a sole vendor or participating in a special event, all vendors must comply fully with all applicable City regulations and operational requirements.

To receive approval to operate your food truck at City-hosted events, the following documents must be submitted:

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.

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