Cumberland Council

What you need to know

CRITICAL: The Category 1 vs Category 2 vehicle distinction is unconfirmed — Category 2 ($1,430/yr) likely applies to food trucks cooking on-site; Category 1 ($709/yr) likely applies to low-risk vehicles (pre-packaged food, coffee). Confirm your category with Council before applying to avoid paying the wrong fee: council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au or 02 8757 9000. FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from Cumberland Council Fees and Charges schedule): Mobile Food Vending Section 68 Approval under Local Government Act 1993 Part F — Category 1 Vehicle (includes registration + 1 inspection, up to 1 year): $709. Category 2 Vehicle (includes inspection, up to 1 year): $1,430. S68 Amendment fee: $358. Inspection at events: $155. Reinspection at events: $139.50. Pre-trading inspection (home jurisdiction): $155. NOTE: Category 1 vs Category 2 distinction not defined in fees schedule — likely low-risk (pre-packaged/coffee) vs high-risk (on-site cooking); confirm with Council before applying. Standard food premises admin fee ($390–$3,500) applies to fixed premises only — mobile vendors pay the S68 approval fee which includes registration and 1 inspection. TEMPORARY EVENT FOOD STALLS: admin fee $66.50/stall + $130.50/outlet/day (high/medium risk) or $77.50/outlet/day (low risk). Two separate processes: (1) Public land trading (roads, parks, footpaths): Section 68 approval required — download Mobile Food Vending Vehicle Application from cumberland.nsw.gov.au, submit at least 28 days before commencing trade. Annual fee payable on approval (invoice emailed after lodgement). Apply in person at Auburn (1 Susan Street) or Merrylands (16 Memorial Avenue) Service Centre, by mail or email to council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au. (2) Private land only: complete Temporary Food Premises Registration Form instead. Key restriction: no trading within 50 metres of any existing food premises. Covers former Auburn, Holroyd and part-Parramatta areas. Contact: council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au.