Food Trucks and Mobile Vending

How to Apply

Fill out the form to apply for a spot for the 2026 season. Applications open March 1, 2026, and close March 31, 2026.

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Background

The Food Trucks and Mobile Vending Carts program allows businesses to operate on City-owned property from June 1 to Sept. 30. Food trucks and mobile vending carts, where appropriately located and operated, have the opportunity to enhance services provided in City-owned parks and facilities while positively benefiting local business.

The application process will give preference to accessible, environmentally friendly and Niagara-based organizations.

Locations

Eligible locations for this program have been selected based on the following criteria:

• City-wide parks
• City facilities
• Not located a minimum of 500 meters from the main entrance of a City-owned park or facility (as per the City-owned park or facility address listed on the City of St. Catharines website) to an existing private food service unless express written permission is granted by the owner of the existing public or private food service
• Not located a minimum of 500 meters from the main entrance of a City-owned park or facility (as per the City-owned park or facility address listed on the City of St. Catharines website) to an existing private food service including but not limited to concessions stands and restaurants. For the purpose of this policy, vending machines are not considered a public or private food service
• Not adjacent to any residential uses
• Appropriate parking spaces available

St. Catharines welcomes location suggestions during the application process from businesses based on the policy criteria. Parking availability and proximity to other food services will also be considered.

Application Period

The application period for the Food Trucks and Mobile Vending Carts program begins on March 1 and ends on March 31, annually.

Successful applicants will need to obtain their Hawkers and Peddlers License, a food truck and mobile vending cart park permit and pay an environmental fee.