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Mobile Food Vendors

No person shall carry on the business of operating to sell food or beverage from a mobile food vendor within the limits of the Town of Scarborough without first having obtained a license. Licenses will be valid from June 1 to May 31.

Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance
Mobile Food Vendor Application Packet

Permitted Mobile Food Vendor Locations:

  • Approved Mobile Food Vendor Court. Mobile food vendors may operate at approved Mobile Food Vendor Courts with permission of the property owner.
  • One-time Events. Mobile food vendors may operate on private property for a private one-time event provided the unit is not operational for more than thirty-six (36) hours. All other required licenses and permissions must be obtained (i.e. Special Event Permit, Mass Gathering Permit).
  • Private Catered Events. Mobile food vendors may operate at a private catered event. A private catered event is an event that sells food and beverages coinciding with an event and only to the attendees of the event. Private catered events are not open to the general public and advertising to the public is prohibited.
  • Town Sponsored Events. Mobile food vendors may operate at Town sponsored events. Site locations shall be approved by Public Safety Departments.