Find out what approvals your business needs to operate a food truck in the City of Wanneroo and how to apply.
When approval is required
If you operate a food truck or mobile food van within the City of Wanneroo, you must hold the required registrations and licences before trading.
Operating a food truck without approval is an offence under the Food Act 2008 and the City’s Local Laws.
Food trucks operating on private property may require Development (Planning) Approval as the use is generally assessed as a change of land use to ‘Fast Food Outlet’, under the City's Local Planning Scheme.
If you are unsure whether Development (Planning) Approval is required, please contact the City's Planning Services team on 9405 5000.
Key requirements
To operate a food truck in the City of Wanneroo, you must:
- Have current registration as a food business under the Food Act 2008;
- Hold a valid City of Wanneroo Trading Licence to trade in public places;
- Hold public liability insurance for a minimum of $20 million;
- Ensure your vehicle and operations meet all requirements of the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) Food Standards Code; or
- Maintain safe, clean and compliant operations at all times.
Note: Food trucks already registered as a food business within the City of Wanneroo only need to notify the City via email to health@wanneroo.wa.gov.au, before operating at events, provided their activities remain consistent with their existing registration.
How to apply for a food business
All food truck operators must complete the Food Business Notification and Registration (Food Act 2008) form before trading in the City of Wanneroo.
If your food truck is not yet registered with another Western Australian local government, you must register under the Food Act 2008 before trading.
Apply online using the link below. You’ll need to provide details about your food truck, food handling practices, and fit-out, along with supporting documentation. You will also need to pay the applicable registration fee (see below).
If your food truck is registered with another Western Australian local government (where it is normally garaged or based), you must notify the City of Wanneroo before trading.
Apply using the link below and select:
“Notification of an existing food business already registered with another council but intending to trade at approved events in the City of Wanneroo.”
You will need to provide:
- A copy of your current Food Business Registration Certificate from your home council;
- A copy of your current public liability insurance for a minimum of $20 million; and
- Payment of the notification fee.
Fees are listed under the Food Act 2008 section of the City’s Schedule of Fees and Charges. Contact the City if you need help determining the correct fee.
How to apply for a Trading Licence
Apply online using the City's lodgement service. Applications should be lodged at least two weeks before your planned trading date to allow time for processing.
You will need to upload:
A copy of current public liability insurance (minimum $20 million cover); and
Payment of the relevant application fee.
Compliance and operation
All approved food trucks must:
- Comply with the Food Act 2008 and the FSANZ Food Standards Code;
- Maintain a clean and safe trading area;
- Manage waste responsibly - no wastewater, oil or litter may enter stormwater drains or be left on site;
- Keep noise levels within the limits set by the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997;
- Remove all equipment, signage and waste at the end of each trading session; and
- Not sell alcohol or tobacco products.
The City may conduct random inspections to ensure compliance with licence and health conditions.
