Food Vendor Definition: For those who sell food products such as  cooked food, packaged food, salsa, bakery items, etc.

Food Vendor Requirements: All food vendors must have the following:

1. You must have - or apply for and receive - a Orange County Environmental Health Permit from the Orange County Environmental Health Department if and only when you are accepted as a vendor. 

2. A commercial kitchen and specific equipment are required. No products may be produced in your home unless you hold a Class B Cottage Food vendor license.  For more information on how to qualify, please refer to the Orange County Environmental Health Department - Temporary Food Facility Information.

3. A business license (This depends on your city. Some cities do not require a business license.)

4. An approved Food Vendor Application. You may either

   • Fill out the online form below or

   • Mail in your form. Print and fill out the form by hand by downloading it here.