Article 8 Food & Food Products
Caterer Application Process and Guidelines (pdf)
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A caterer is any person (or entity) who supplies food and beverages and/or related services to any off premise public or private function. Caterers are required to obtain a permit to operate from the San Francisco Department of Public Health. A Health Permit issued to a caterer is location specific and cannot be transferred to another kitchen/catering facility without the approval from the Health Department. Additional application fees by apply.
Step 1 – COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
- Caterers will be required to upload a completed Commissary/Permitted Kitchen Verification Form (completed by the owner of the catering facility)
- Caterers shall verify if their kitchen/commissary is listed on the Approved catering facility/kitchen list containing facilities previously approved by the Planning Department.
- Caterers with a catering facility/kitchen not on the list will be required to upload a Preliminary Zoning Screening Form. (Form must be submitted to and approved by the SF Planning Department).
Step 2 – Sign the Form Electronically
Step 3 – Pay the Application fee (if applicable)
If you would like to make a complaint, you may call 311.
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