City of Toronto hosts many distinct types of special events and festivals annually. Whether the event is held at a venue, public park, public street/sidewalk, or a public square, Toronto Public Health (TPH) assists special event organizers and food vendors keep their event’s food safe by eliminating or reducing the risk of foodborne illness. To achieve this goal, TPH has created important food safety educational information that both special event organizers and food vendors can access to host a safe event.
The information below is designed to help special event organizers and food vendors understand and meet food safety requirements at different types of events. The guidelines contain detailed information and requirements to ensure food safety is maintained at special events. The accompanying quick-reference guides for both special event organizers and food vendors provide a snapshot summary of the guidelines that can be printed and posted, used as a checklist, and translated into multiple languages (see the Translate button on the right side of the page).