Food Booth Guidelines

Important information for groups interested in a food booth for the
Dia de Portugal Festival 2008

PLEASE READ ALL THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY
! Application Deadline: May 19, 2008

Eligibility

Both non-profit and for profit groups are eligible.

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE FOOD BOOTH APPLICATION FORM

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE POWER REQUIREMENTS FORM

Temporary Food Permit

All food booths must obtain a "Temporary Food Booth" permit from Santa Clara County's Department of environmental Health, Consumer Protection Division. There will be a health inspector that will be inspecting your booth during the day of the event to ensure that you are following health regulations. All permits MUST be coordinated through one person - the Food Booth Committee chairperson.

If your organization is new to the process, we will make arrangements with the County and assist you in the process to obtain the permits. For more information on the requirements for a Temporary Food Booth, please call the County's Consumer Protection Division at 408-918-3400 or go to Santa Clara County's SCCGov portal

Menu

Food Booth groups may feature any kind of cuisine, but should coordinate with the Food Booth Committe to avoid duplication. Vendors must show their menu selection on their applications.

Food Preparation

The regulations on how to properly cook and handle food can be found at Santa Clara County's Consumer Protection Division

Trash Removal

Food booths will be responsible for disposing of trash in public trash cans. We will have plenty made available in the food vendor area. A clean-up crew will periodically collect trash from trash cans.

Set-up & Take-Down

Food booths set-up time is from 7-9:30 AM. All vehicles must be off the History Park San Jose grounds by 9:30 AM. The area should be set-up and ready for health inspection by festival start time of 10AM. Take-down begins immediately at 6PM. At the end of the festival, vendor should arrange to dispose of all trash properly.

Electricity

We can have an electrical outlet made available, however, you need to indicate all the types of equipment you will be using so we can ensure that we will provide adequate voltage to your station (we will ask for this under Load Sheet in the Food Booth Application).

Download and print the Power Requirements Form

Water

Access to water and wash bins are not readily available, and you will have to make arrangements for this in your food booth. We suggest you bring portable water containers, soap and a holding bucket to create a wash station.

Booth Arrangement

We will provide each group with a basic 10'x10' food booth with two 6-feet tables and two chairs. Layout and booth location will be on assigned by the Dia de Portugal committee.

Notes

Food booths are responsible for your own signage. You might want to bring extra signage or décor to add flavor and visibility to your booth.

Participation Fees

All groups are charged $400 ($350 Non-profit) to cover the cost of booth rental, health permit fees, fire inspection fees, and electrical costs. Please make checks payable to "PHSC".