Pasifika Festival Food Truck and Stall Information

Closes in 9 daysSubmission deadline: 30 October 2026, 05:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

About this tender

Overview This opportunity invites food truck operators and stallholders to apply for sites at the Pasifika Festival. Successful applicants will be advised by the end of November. Scope The scope includes the following stall options and fees: Food Truck (truck or caravan only, no Ez-ups): $250 plus GST Community Food Stall (non-vehicle, marquee and tables provided), for Pasifika community groups selling island cuisine: $400 plus GST Art/Craft Stall: $400 plus GST Not-for-Profit/Charity Stall: $400 plus GST Government Organisation/Corporate/Business Stall: $700 plus GST Food trucks and general stalls will be allocated a site. Operators may arrive from 8:00 AM. Operating hours are from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and trucks may leave the site at 6:00 PM. Eligibility Stalls must incorporate messages that are relevant to Pacific Island communities or showcase Pacific Island communities to the wider public Stalls of a political nature will not be accepted Contractor Requirements Food vendors using approved compostable packaging to divert waste from landfill, in line with the Wellington City Council event packaging guidelines All food vendors must have a current vehicle registration, an electrical warrant of fitness (EWOF), a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket Applicants running a workshop must ensure they have people to cover their main stall during the workshop Information Requested Applicants who indicate they will run a workshop must provide a workshop plan How to Apply Application forms are available for food truck and stallholder applications. Applicants will be advised whether their application has been successful by the end of November. Workshop Stalls Successful applicants who wish to run a workshop will be invited to participate in a workshop series, presenting a 30-minute workshop either in their own stall or in a separate workshop marquee (the workshop marquee will be dependent on applicant numbers). Applicants wishing to run a workshop will be offered their main stall at a discounted rate of $200 plus GST. Enquiries For any queries, please email events@wcc.govt.nz.

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