![]() photo courtesy of Fort Mason Center Each year, hundreds of events involving food service take place on Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) property. Every event requires the appropriate Temporary Food Event permits. Since GGNRA is federal land, all food vendors must comply with NPS Reference Manual 83A and the latest version of the FDA Food Code. What is a Temporary Food Event (TFE)?A TFE is an event that provides food to the public and can last up to 14 consecutive days. Examples include street fairs and festivals, musical and artistic presentations, holiday and ethnic celebrations, trade shows, mobile food trucks, mobile food tents and product introductions at which food is sold, sampled, or given away to the public. When is a Temporary Food Event Permit (TFE) required?Any person (or organization) intending to sell, sample, or give away food to the public within the GGNRA may require a TFE permit. Do private events require a Temporary Food Event (TFE) Permit?Maybe. Generally private events are not permitted, but they may require some oversight depending on the number of attendees and types of food provided. Please inquire with your point of contact. Do GGNRA Temporary Food Event requirements differ from California?Yes. The GGNRA requires all food vendors to adhere to the current FDA Food Code and NPS Reference Manual 83A. Significant differences include but are not limited to:CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM): What is the process for applying for a TFE permit?Event Organizers must work with their primary Fort Mason Center or National Park Service point of contact. Event Organizers must submit completed applications at least 14 days prior to the event. Completed application packets includes:
Warning: Incomplete or late applications will be denied. Who should I contact to get a Temporary Food Event application or for any related questions?Please contact your primary point of contact with the Fort Mason Center or the National Park Service to obtain current TFE applications and requirements. |
Last updated: May 22, 2025