All food vendors, including permitted restaurants and individual food providers, are required to apply for and obtain an TFF permit when distributing food at a public event. This permit is required whether you sell food or give it away for free at the event.
For food events on Bruin Walk, submit your application at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
For other locations, submit your application at least 30 days prior to the event
No, these events are considered private events and do not require a food permit. A private event means an event that is not advertised through media channels and is limited to members of a group, department, organization, club, and invited guests only. Examples are department meetings, lunches, receptions, staff gatherings, coffee breaks, and class meetings.
Maybe. If the event is a public event, a permit is required whereas a private event, there is no permit required. See question 3 above
Yes. For a food truck servicing your private event, contact the UCLA Fire Marshal’s office for parking location approval.
For a food truck as a part of a larger public event, you must seek approval from UCLA Fire Department and Environmental Health Program. For a food truck that sells directly to attendees, you must also seek approval from ASUCLA.
