Licensing of Food Sales

In the past, licences were required in some parts of the country if hot food was being sold after 11pm. The Licensing Act has extended this now to all parts of the country and has included the sale of hot drinks.

There are some exclusions in relation to vending machines, but in all other cases either a temporary events notice must be given or a premises licence obtained.

For details of other regulatory requirements on the preparation and sale of food, please visit our regulatory law pages